"Apple Opening Siri, Developing Echo Rival" The Information [Subscription Required for Full Article] 3:41 PM
"Apple to release a Siri-based Amazon Echo competitor" BGR 3:43 PM
"Apple is planning its own Amazon Echo killer" Business Insider 3:47 PM
"Apple is reportedly building a Siri speaker to rival Amazon's Echo" The Verge 4:06 PM
"Apple Working on Amazon Echo Competitor, Opening Siri Up to Developers" MacRumors 4:06 PM
"Apple looks to debut Siri SDK at WWDC, developing Amazon Echo competitor" AppleInsider 3:47 PM
"Tim Cook speaks at Startup Fest in interview with Neelie Kroes, discusses app economy, coding in education, more" 9to5Mac 6:49 AM
"Video of Tim Cook's interview at Startup Fest" The Loop 12:57 PM
"Apple's Cook Says Health Tracking Ripe for a 'New View'" Bloomberg 11:54 AM
"Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals the Apple Watch's 'holy grail'" Business Insider 11:55 AM
"Apple boss Tim Cook: Apps are future of TV" Associated Press 6:53 AM
"Tim Cook admits 'prices are high' for iPhones in India" TechCrunch 7:07 AM
"Apple Said to Hit Setback in Push to Open Stores in India: Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook went to India last week to push his bestselling iPhones. The trip may not have paid off." Bloomberg 11:56 AM
"Hearing on Galway Apple data centre under way" RTé 7:34 AM
"Voip-Pal.com Inc. Agrees to Extension of Time for Apple, Verizon and AT&T to Respond to the Complaints in the $7 Billion Patent Infringement Lawsuits" Business Wire 8:04 AM
"Plaintiffs try to keep 'Error 53' lawsuit against Apple alive, say reimbursement not enough" AppleInsider 9:23 PM
"For students, the iPad is the ultimate computer" Mashable 3:31 PM
"Apple rehires prominent security pro as encryption fight boils" ["Jon Callas, who co-founded several well-respected secure communications companies including PGP Corp, Silent Circle and Blackphone, rejoined Apple in May, an Apple spokesman said. Callas had worked at Apple in the 1990s and again between 2009 and 2011, when he designed an encryption system to protect data stored on a Macintosh computer."] Reuters 1:40 PM
"Encryption expert returns to Apple in wake of San Bernardino standoff" The Verge 3:41 PM
"Hyundai adds Apple CarPlay support to six models, report says" AppleInsider 7:31 PM
"The legal mumbo jumbo on popular mobile apps can take over 24 hours to read: A Norwegian consumer group is proving it by asking guests to read them out loud online" IDG News Service 7:06 AM
"Eric Schmidt says he uses an iPhone, but claims to prefer Samsung's Galaxy" AppleInsider 11:56 AM
"A prototype iPhone 6 is selling for $50,000 on eBay" BGR 3:14 PM
"Asked for iTunes gift cards to pay IRS bill? Yep, that's a scam" Cult of Mac 7:09 AM
Non-Apple News
"Netflix comes full circle, creates virtual video store: And a few potentially useful features from the company hack day." Engadget 7:09 PM
"Fitbit's inaccurate heart can 'put consumers at risk'" BGR 6:40 PM
"Huawei sues Samsung for mobile patent infringement" ZDNet 3:32 PM
"Pebble's Best Gadget Isn't a Watch—It's the Core, a Tiny Spotify Player" Wired 10:14 AM
"Google office in Paris is being raided for tax noncompliance, reports say" TechCrunch 7:54 AM
"Google's Paris HQ raided by French tax authorities" Engadget 7:54 AM
"Facebook says its Trending Topics picks weren't biased, but is fixing its policies anyway" The Next Web 7:10 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Road to Macstock -Dr. Robert Carter, Tim Robertson, Guy Serle" MacVoices 3:11 PM
"Connected, Episode 92: My Relationship with the Status Bar" MacStories 2:56 PM
"TMO Daily Observations 2016-05-24: New MacBook Pros this Fall, Spotify's New Pricing" The Mac Observer 12:50 PM
"Let's Talk iOS 136: Hey Siri, can you answer this?" iDownload Blog 7:09 AM
"Apple prepping thinner MacBook Pros with OLED screen above keyboard, Touch ID for Q4" 9to5Mac 6:48 AM
"Apple making major changes to the MacBook Pro in Q4, says report: The new line of MacBook Pros will reportedly have an OLED touchscreen in place of function keys, can be unlocked with Touch ID and feature Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports." CNET 6:50 AM
"Rumored Thinner, Lighter Apple MacBook Pro with OLED Touch Bar, Touch ID To Release Q4 2016" Forbes 6:53 AM
"The new MacBook Pro could feature a Touch ID sensor and an OLED mini screen" TechCrunch 6:57 AM
"Apple might put a touchscreen and Touch ID in MacBook Pros with rumored fall refresh" Macworld 11:54 AM
"MacBook Pros Will Reportedly Get an OLED Touchscreen Above the Keyboard" Gizmodo 11:55 AM
"New 13" MacBook to launch in Q3, end development of MacBook Air insider says" AppleInsider 7:02 AM
"No New MacBook Pro Until Fall, but it'll be Really Cool" The Mac Observer 11:10 AM
"Apple Granted Patent 55 Patents today covering a 3D Mapping Processor & Apple Watch Designs" Patently Apple 8:46 PM
"iPhone 7: Leaked photos reveal details of Apple's next handset" Telegraph 7:06 AM
"iPhone 7 Plus Concept Shows Dual-Lens Camera, USB-C Port, More [Video] Redmond Pie 2:56 PM
"Apple Seeds First iOS 9.3.3 Beta to Public Beta Testers" MacRumors 3:31 PM
"iOS 9.3.3 Has Already Been Jailbroken [Photo] iClarified 2:56 PM
Granted Apple Patents
"Project Titan: Apple is Granted Patent for Advanced Vehicle Access Control System" Patently Apple 7:06 AM
"Apple Granted a Cellular MacBook Patent" Patently Apple 11:43 AM
"Apple Granted an In-Air Hand Gesturing Patent for Controlling Future Macs & Apple TV" Patently Apple 7:34 AM
"Apple Granted a Patent for a future Solar Power Accessory for all Portable Devices" Patently Apple 7:06 AM
"Patent Report: 'Minority Report'-type interface, a gesture-controlled Mac, more" Apple World Today 8:58 AM
"Is Apple, Inc. the Next BlackBerry Fiasco? The bigger they are, the harder they fall. If Cupertino goes down, the scale of that crash would be earth-shattering." The Motley Fool 1:40 PM
"Could Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning be Apple's BlackBerry moment?" iMore 1:32 PM
"Why Apple Isn't Going to Become the Next Blackberry" TheStreet 12:57 PM
"What If Pandora Has a Better Model Than Spotify and Apple Music?" The Motley Fool 12:57 PM
"Why I Bought a Chromebook Instead of a Mac" Gizmodo 12:57 PM
"High-resolution renders show us what the iPhone 7 Plus will probably look like" BGR 11:55 AM
"Opinion: What can we expect from the 2016 MacBook Pro, and will it be worth the wait?" 9to5Mac 11:42 AM
"10,000 Steps A Day: The Wrong Wellness Incentive" ["But tying corporate wellness incentives to wearable technology metrics in their current form is bad for the individual. The reason is that nearly every fitness or activity tracker—with the exception of the Apple Watch activity tracker which centers on active minutes—prioritizes 10,000 daily steps as the primary norm."] Forbes 11:14 AM
"Why we hate it when our favorite apps get a redesign: Instagram's new redesign is not getting many hearts. Here's the real reason why app makeovers always make us cringe." Macworld 7:33 AM
"Google Maps gains new voice controls in navigation, Street View tweaks and more" iDownload Blog 3:14 PM
"Plugable Launches First Complete USB-C Dock Line For 12-inch MacBook" MacPrices 2:50 PM
"Convertible and Detachable Devices Winning Over Consumers in Western Europe, Says IDC" ["Apple continues to play a significant role in the market, especially in the premium segment. The new 9.7in. iPad Pro only started to ship in the last few days of the quarter, so has not yet had a major impact on iOS shipments in the first quarter, though it should boost the outlook for the rest of year. In the PC market, OS X continued to grow its market share from last year, supported by the continued success of the MacBook Pro line."] IDC 1:15 PM
"The modular iPhone is here, and it's ugly as hell" BGR 12:58 PM
"Adonit Pixel offers 'pixelpoint precision' for the iPad family" iMore 12:04 PM
"Adonit launches new $79 Pixel stylus as worthy competitor to Apple Pencil, compatible with iPhone and iPad" 9to5Mac 11:55 AM
"Apple TV's Universal Search Now Supports NBC" iClarified 11:46 AM
"Apple TV's universal search feature picks up support for NBC shows" iDownload Blog 11:45 AM
"PAR Announces the Release of Brink POS® Software Version 3.6" ["Brink POS is certified with the Pax S300 integrated pin pad providing both contact and contactless EMV, as well as support for mobile payment using near field communication (NFC), such as Apple Pay."] Business Wire 8:03 AM
"Apriva Completes Additional EMV Certifications for iOS and Android" Business Wire 8:03 AM
"Will.i.am's new Bluetooth earphones are vinyl-inspired Apple exclusives" The Verge 7:32 AM
"Parallels Access 3.1 adds full support for iPad Pro, 3D Touch and Android M" BetaNews 7:02 AM
"CommuteMaster - The App That Will Improve the Daily Commute" prMac 2:55 PM
"Bla Bla Box allows Children to Write, Read, Spell and Learn any Word" prMac 7:52 AM
"Pre-summer Update Modernizes Packing Pro, Adds Search & Sort to Catalog" prMac 7:00 AM
"Bedrock Code LLC releases BC Blackjack for iOS" prMac 7:00 AM
"Wrio's roomier keyboard app launches on Android, iOS" TechCrunch 6:59 AM
"Updategate: Microsoft uses technique to lure you to Windows 10 from the 'X' button/Yes means yes. No means yes. Here means no. But only for eight hours. Possibly" The Inquirer 6:30 AM
"Upgradegate: Microsoft's Upgrade Deceptions Are Undermining Windows 10" Thurrott 8:02 AM
"Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'" BBC 11:04 AM
"Got a problem with Windows 10? Microsoft wants to know about it: New app the Feedback Hub has been launched for users to tell Microsoft of issues and bugs with the operating system in the hope of making it better." BT.com 7:03 AM
"Microsoft Taps Flash-Based Cloud Storage for Business Continuity" eWeek 6:20 PM
"Microsoft Expands Global Connectivity With Local Startups: Microsoft is partnering with 12 business around the world to broaden access to Internet and cloud-based services." InformationWeek 1:19 PM
"Microsoft releases Raspberry Pi 3D printing app" bit-tech 7:03 AM
"IBM turnaround continues with up to 14,000 jobs facing the axe: But tech giant also plans to hire more staff in response." ARN 7:02 AM
"IBM Applies Cloud, Watson, Research to Combat Zika Virus" eWeek 6:30 AM
"IBM Cloud Community Grid Project Targets Zika Virus" TechWeekEurope 7:01 AM
"IBM, Huawei, AMD, ARM And Qualcomm Unite On Data Centres" TechWeekEurope 7:01 AM
"IBM's Big Problem: It's Too Busy To Listen To Its Customers" Seeking Alpha 7:01 AM
"The $9 Billion Loss To Oracle Would Be Just The Start Of Software's Pain" Seeking Alpha 11:06 AM
"Oracle, Google Lay Out Closing Arguments in Copyright Trial" eWeek 6:30 AM
"Tech woes hamper jury in Oracle case aginst Google: 'You should have tested it out yourselves,' an irritated judge told lawyers for both sides" Computerworld New Zealand 6:26 PM
"Cisco's Meraki unit expands to the phone, launches Meraki MC" ZDNet 1:22 PM
"Cisco's Meraki spreads its cloud to voice: The cloud-managed infrastructure business now sells a desk phone" Computerworld New Zealand 6:25 PM
"Dell 43-inch Ultra HD 4K multiple input monitor pricing released: Dell's new 43-inch Ultra HD 4K multiple input monitor, designed for financial traders and software developers, has gone on sale." mybroadband 6:57 AM
"HP Enterprise to Merge Services Unit With Computer Sciences" Bloomberg 4:16 PM
"HP Enterprise to Spin Off, Merge Services Business: Deal with Computer Sciences creates IT-services provider with $26 billion in annual revenue" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:44 PM
": HP splits again, as Hewlett Packard Enterprise spins off IT services" Ars Technica 7:22 PM
"HP's Second-Quarter Earnings, Revenue Expected to Fall Amid Contraction in Personal Computers, Printing" Sonoran Weekly 6:58 AM
"Godavari Versus Carrizo: A 65 Watt Showdown/Considering generational performance improvements..." SemiAccurate 6:40 AM
"Intel cafeteria workers say bathroom visits restricted" USA Today 6:59 AM
"Intel Xeon E3-1200 and E3-1500 Processors Get Graphics Driver Build 4454The release now supports Graphics Virtualization Technology" Softpedia 6:59 AM
"Qualcomm Is Benefiting From Intel's Retreat On Smartphone Processors" Seeking Alpha 1:17 PM
"RISC vendors unite to improve interoperability with x86" Datacenter Dynamics 6:58 AM
"Cray's latest supercomputer runs OpenStack and open source big data tools" TechCrunch 6:31 AM
"What Silicon Valley can do about cyber threats" TechCrunch 7:13 AM
"Apple's iPhone 7 Should Do Well, But Not Well Enough To Reverse Its iPhone Slump" Seeking Alpha 6:53 PM
"Report: Apple is prepping an Amazon Echo rival, opening up Siri" Seeking Alpha 6:18 PM
"The real reason Apple shares dropped below $100" CNBC 1:22 PM
"Apple And Berkshire Hathaway: When Two Worlds Collide" Forbes 11:13 AM
"Apple, Microsoft and Google are top three most cash-rich US companies outside financial sector" Silicon Valley Business Journal 12:57 PM
"Applied Materials: Dialed In to the iPhone Rumor Mill/Future iPhone models may use OLED displays, which would boost demand for Applied Materials' manufacturing tools" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 12:59 PM
Industry News
"Stocks Rocket Higher After Week of Rates Worry: Who's afraid of the big, bad Fed? Not Wall Street. Not anymore." TheStreet 3:05 PM
"Toll Brothers' 2Q Earnings Beat Estimates" FOXBusiness 9:39 AM
"U.S. Stocks Climb, Led by Financials, Tech" Nasdaq 3:06 PM
"Futures higher as investors weigh possible rate hike" USA Today 7:22 AM
"U.S. Stocks Climb, Led by Financials, Tech: Investors also watching Eurozone meeting for talk on Greek debt relief" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:05 PM
"Asia stocks retreat on weak commodity prices, uncertainty over Fed moves" MarketWatch 7:22 AM
"European stocks turn higher as euro falls, bank shares gain" MarketWatch 7:22 AM
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