"Record-Breaking Holiday Season for the App Store: App Store Has Now Paid Developers Nearly $40B and Continues to Drive Incredible Job Growth" Apple 7:47 AM
"Record-Breaking Holiday Season for the App Store" Business Wire 7:42 AM
"Apple's App Store Sales Hit $20 Billion, Signs of Slower Growth Emerge: App Store generated more than $6 billion in Apple revenue in 2015" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:42 AM
"Apple Users Bought a Ton of Apps Over the Holidays: Customers around the world helped to break records during the weeks of Christmas and New Year's." PC Magazine 12:06 PM
"Despite The Deafening Negativity Could Christmas Sales Have Saved Apple's Quarter?" Forbes 7:45 AM
"Munster: Apple's iPhone Production Cut May Not Signal Overall Sales Reduction" The Mac Observer 8:07 AM
"Opinion: Apple cuts iPhone manufacturing?" Computerworld 8:59 AM
"Apple said to scale down orders for iPhones: Some iPhone component makers had idle capacity in the last two months" IDG News Service 7:24 AM
"Apple slashes iPhone production amid fears of slowing demand" Telegraph 8:04 AM
"iPad Pro Expected to Help Apple Gain Market Share" Market Realist 11:41 AM
"Apple's convergence will be about input not interface: Wondering about the evolution of Apple's devices? The answers can be found with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil." Macworld 7:49 AM
"Samsung seeks to evade $120 million verdict due in Apple's second iPhone infringement trial" AppleInsider 7:37 AM
"Apple's patent litigation against Samsung has reached the point where even fanboys disagree" Foss Patents 8:09 AM
"Apple doubles down on its Reno data center: Apple is doubling the size of its data center campus near Reno to support iCloud, iTunes, and other Internet services." Macworld 4:09 PM
"iOS Devices Accounted for 77% of Mobile E-Commerce Orders During the Holidays" The Mac Observer 9:36 AM
"Teenager blames Wi-Fi Assist for $2,000 bill as he racks up 144GB of data on his iPhone plan" 9to5Mac 7:39 AM
"Casio Aims to Outshine Apple With Planned Smartwatch Models" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:46 AM
"Casio's first Android Wear device is a crazy, rugged, outdoorsy smartwatch" Wareable 8:44 AM
"Apple made these incredibly rare sneakers in the '90s, and no one knows who owns them today" Business Insider 2:32 PM
Non-Apple News
"Twitter 10k? Twitterati say save it for 'War and Peace'" Reuters 4:16 PM
"Facebook plans to let developers build bots for Messenger, report says" Mashable 3:23 PM
"Kodak and Yves Béhar Team Up to Revive the Legendary Super 8 Camera" Wired 12:59 PM
"Here come the Apple Watch killers" ZDNet 12:05 PM
"Ford Wants Smart Cars and Homes to Talk to Each Other" TechNewsWorld 8:09 AM
"Everything Samsung announced at CES 2016" VentureBeat 9:25 AM
"Samsung, Huawei follow Apple into smartwatch bling" ZDNet 8:06 AM
"Wi-Fi HaLow: Long-Range, Low-Power Wi-Fi for Internet-of-Things Devices" AnandTech 7:54 AM
"Samsung Elec at risk of 2016 profit drop on components headwinds" Reuters 7:47 AM
"CES 2016: Super-fast Internet is coming to your phone line" CNNMoney 7:30 AM
"Dreaming of a wire-free laptop? It's closer to reality" IDG News Service 7:25 AM
"Sony Sells 5.7 Million PS4s During Holiday, All-Time Total Reaches 35.9 Million" 24/7 Wall St. 7:16 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Happy Hour Podcast 048 | Live from CES 2016" 9to5Mac 4:08 PM
"Podcast 489: Comment Chameleon/Magnets? How do they work? Also, the latest security-reporting follies, more Apple TV thoughts, and bringing civility to commenting." Macworld 2:04 PM
"The Dalrymple Report with Merlin Mann: Super Eastern Time" The Loop 12:59 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-01-06: CES 2016 Day 3, Trends and Cool Gear" The Mac Observer 12:28 PM
"The Critical Path #165: Audio Port" asymco 9:17 AM
"Let's Talk Jailbreak 141: Cruising down Memory Lane" iDownload Blog 8:10 AM
"Leaked 'iPhone 7' Display Backlight Shows Moved 3D Touch and Flex Cables" MacRumors 9:24 AM
"It's a new year, and time for the claimed iPhone 7 component photos to begin" 9to5Mac 11:04 AM
"Leaked Backlight Assembly for the iPhone 7? [Photos] iClarified 11:03 AM
"Apple may be tweaking the 3D Touch sensor on the 'iPhone 7'" AppAdvice 2:00 PM
"Apple leaks new Space Black Milanese Loop Apple Watch band on Czech Apple Store site (update: gone!)" 9to5Mac 7:38 AM
"ASUS Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Wireless Router Manufacturers in Inaugural J.D. Power Report" [Asus scores 838 for 5 out of 5 circles, Apple in second with 835 and 4 circles] J.D. Power 8:55 AM
"ASUS Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Wireless Router Manufacturers in Inaugural J.D. Power Report" PRNewswire 8:55 AM
"Apple Patent Shows that Real TV Channel Listing App for Siri is coming to Apple TV the Set-Top-Box and beyond" Patently Apple 9:17 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Storage discussion asks about Disk Utility formatting confusion with Core Storage and follows up with more details about SSD (Solid State Drives), performance and low-level issues (write, amplification, Trim, and garbage collection)." MacInTouch 4:17 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Today's Top iPhone, iPad, Watch, TV, Mac App Freebies And Price Drops" App Sliced 10:49 AM
"Super Hexagon For iPhone/iPad Is Free For The First Time (Normally $2.99)" App Sliced 10:49 AM
"Call Recorder Pro For iPhone Is Free For The Very First Time (Normally $9.99)" App Sliced 10:49 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:15 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:15 AM
"Sniper 3D Assassin: Shoot To Kill - iOS Review" Tapscape 11:43 AM
"Vector illustrations are more than just fun on the iPad Pro" iMore 11:03 AM
"Pigment is a fun iOS app for use with the Apple Pencil (even for non-artists)" Apple World Today 8:56 AM
"Flewn review: a whale of a story told with style" iDownload Blog 8:09 AM
"'MetaHuman Inc.' Review - The Scariest Monsters Are The Shareholders" Touch Arcade 11:02 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to stop an outgoing iMessage before it is sent" iDownload Blog 12:34 PM
"How to avoid a surprising bill due to Wi-Fi Assist: Apple's iOS 9 extra for ensuring consistent Internet access comes switched on. We recommend turning it off in most cases." Macworld 7:49 AM
Tips
"Pointers: Get rid of Game Center (OS X, iOS)" MacNN 9:17 AM
"Vidyo app allows you to record your iOS device's screen without jailbreaking" 9to5Mac 8:27 PM
"OWC boosts 2013 Mac Pro Aura SSD upgrade to 4TB" MacNN 4:08 PM
"Apple Watch at CES 2016: docks, battery packs, bands, and more" 9to5Mac 8:48 PM
"Apple's HomeKit at CES 2016: ceiling fans, door locks, switches, thermoStats, & more" 9to5Mac 2:41 PM
"SCOSCHE announces a plethora of new USB-C accessories" iMore 2:03 PM
"Light Up Your Selfie Videos with Chatlight, a Clip-On Light" The Mac Observer 12:38 PM
"'Star Trek Multiverse' Soft Launches on the New Zealand App Store" Touch Arcade 12:33 PM
"Sports fans can soon check out ESPN3 on Sling TV" AppAdvice 12:00 PM
"Misfit shows off Specter fitness-tracking headphones, Withings debuts Go with 8-month battery life" AppleInsider 11:43 AM
"Hyper shows off USB-C hub w/ passthrough charging for 12-inch MacBook, Apple Watch accessories, &Ā more" 9to5Mac 11:43 AM
"Kwikset Announces 'Premis' Smart Door Lock With Apple HomeKit Compatibility" iClarified 11:03 AM
"Incipio Unveils New ClamCase Keyboard Cases for iPads" Digital Trends 10:50 AM
"Unhappy with the Apple Watch battery life? The new Withings Go activity tracker offers 8 months between charges ..." 9to5Mac 9:25 AM
"The 200GB wireless flash drive your 16GB iPhone desperately needs" BGR 9:24 AM
"CES 2016: Kanex shows 4,000mAh Apple Watch + iPhone battery, mega USB-C Retina MacBook battery" 9to5Mac 9:24 AM
"Double Robotics upgrades its iPad telepresence robot" Macworld 9:17 AM
"Sony's elegant glass speaker shines fresh light on portable audio" Cult of Mac 8:02 AM
"Tablo gives your Apple TV a DVR for live video: Apple's set-top box just got much more useful for cord-cutting." Engadget 7:58 AM
"These $299 wireless earphones track your steps and heart rate" The Next Web 7:53 AM
"ExoLens announces three premium Zeiss T* lenses for iPhone 6, 6s + Plus" 9to5Mac 2:00 PM
"Zeiss plans trio of iPhone 6 lenses, including zoom macro" CNET 8:01 PM
"Olloclip Studio wants to be your complete mobile photography solution" iMore 10:46 AM
"Olloclip's Studio transforms iPhone 6, 6s + Plus into mountable, accessory-ready camera" 9to5Mac 7:48 AM
"Just Mobile, the leading brand of mobile accessories, is proud to introduce the minimalist and elegant charging dock for iPhone and Apple Watch during CES 2016 -- HoverDockā¢." Just mobile 7:44 AM
"Insteon Showcases Comprehensive Home Automation Capabilities at CES 2016: Streamlines the Connected Home Through Recent Integrations with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Logitech Harmony and Sonos" Business Wire 7:42 AM
"Pioneer is upgrading its lineup of aftermarket CarPlay displays" 9to5Mac 7:39 AM
"LifeProof brings its FRē Power waterproof battery case to the iPhone 6s Plus" 9to5Mac 7:39 AM
"Offline Latvian to English Language Dictionary, Translator 3.0 for iOS" prMac 7:52 AM
"Movie Player+ for Apple TV by Pilcrow AG allows external Movie Uploads" prMac 7:36 AM
"Announcing Commercial Availability of SIGNUL Beacon System" prMac 7:36 AM
"Artificial intelligence: Can Watson save IBM? Hopes pinned on developing system into a powerful and profitable set of services" Financial Times [Paid Membership Required] 7:20 AM
"Where HP Sees Innovation Heading: Shane Wall, Hewlett-Packard's chief technology officer, discusses HP's next frontier with Bloomberg's Cory Johnson at CES 2016." Bloomberg Video 4:06 PM
"5 ways HP PageWide Technology can take your workplace printing to the next level" Mashable 11:48 AM
"Intel's 2016 CES press conference in under nine minutes" The Verge 5:48 PM
"Intel bows to pressure from millennials, will stop sourcing materials from war zones in 2016" The Next Web 7:54 AM
"Intel: Strategy to Get Away from PCs Takes Shape, Says Summit" Barron's 11:03 AM
"Intel embraces Internet of Things, puts sensors on everything" PCWorld 7:24 AM
"CES 2016: Intel's bonkers keynote featured parkour, drone fireworks and smart hard hats" The Inquirer 7:28 AM
"Intel's Curie chip to convey thrills and spills of Winter X Games" IDG News Service 7:27 AM
"Intel aims to enhance user experience in sports, health, and creativity" ZDNet 8:05 AM
"Intel CEO Details Sensor-Packed Future At CES 2016" InformationWeek 12:07 PM
"Intel looks beyond chip roots with drones, robots at CES" CNET 7:22 AM
"CES 2016: Intel drone dodges 'falling tree' on stage" BBC 7:31 AM
"U.S. Stocks Tumble on China Worries, Sharp Drop in Oil: Energy shares slide as oil prices continue declining" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:13 PM
"Asian markets mostly slip as North Korea bomb test sends shivers: China shares bucks trend with 2.3% rise" MarketWatch 8:33 AM
"European stocks zapped by weak China services data: North Korea hydrogen bomb also hurts investing mood" MarketWatch 8:33 AM
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