"Ireland to formally submit appeal on Apple case this week" ["Ireland's cabinet agreed in September to join the iPhone maker in appealing the Commission's order that the U.S. tech giant pay up to 13 billion euros to Dublin after ruling the firm had received illegal state aid."] Reuters 10:49 AM
"Why Apple's AirPods are worth the wait: Even though Apple has postponed the launch of its wireless AirPods, you should still hold off." Macworld 8:00 AM
"We're better at car tech than Silicon Valley: Cadillac president/Cadillac can go toe-to-toe with Silicon Valley giants like Apple and Google on creating future automobile technology, the president of the luxury car firm told CNBC on Tuesday, as he revealed a new shared car ownership product." CNBC 8:18 AM
"Apple raided a bankrupt startup to make Apple Music better" Business Insider 12:35 PM
"Apple Reportedly Invests In Omnifone Staff And Technology To Beef Up Apple Music" Digital Trends 12:52 PM
"TSMC Has Never Been So Dominant as Apple Orders Boost Profit" Bloomberg 8:00 AM
"Apple begins selling refurbished iPhones through its online store for the first time" 9to5Mac 2:48 PM
"Apple now sells refurbished iPhones" The Verge 4:10 PM
"The new MacBook Pro is selling like crazy" BGR 7:49 PM
"DirecTV's streaming channel line-up, Apple TV promotion leaked" Six Colors 2:46 PM
"Apple Pay gains support for 31 Australian credit unions, small banks with Cuscal deal" AppleInsider 7:40 PM
"Apple Pay goes to war Down Under" Apple Must 8:38 AM
"Apple Pay comes to over 30 new credit unions & banks in Australia thanks to new Cuscal partnership" 9to5Mac 9:13 PM
"Today in Apple history: World gets a chance to test drive a Mac" Cult of Mac 8:26 AM
Non-Apple News
"GoPro to Recall New Karma Drones on Reports of Power Failure" Bloomberg 9:01 PM
"Facebook is bringing artsy neural networks to a phone near you" IDG News Service 7:19 AM
"Facebook Manages to Squeeze an AI Into Its Mobile App" Wired 7:15 AM
"Samsung writes open letter of apology to Galaxy Note 7 buyers" CNET 7:15 AM
"Google Home Earns Top Marks for DIY Repairs" PC Magazine 10:50 AM
"Google Home recycles much of Chromecast's guts, teardown finds: This year's voice-operated speaker sports the same processor, flash memory and RAM contained in last year's wireless video dongle." CNET 7:15 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"Remaster #22: Development Hardware/Shahid establishes the current landscape of game development hardware, in the light of Apple's recent Mac announcements." Relay FM 4:00 PM
"The next MacBook Pro could sport Intel's new 3D XPoint SSD: But it's unclear how the laptop would benefit from an even faster SSD than it already has" Computerworld 7:54 AM
"Apple outsourcing MacBook Pro keyboard orders to Wistron, says paper" DigiTimes 7:53 AM
"Demand for USB Type-C to pick up with more notebook adoption, says paper" DigiTimes 7:53 AM
"Why Apple Is Said to Be Ramping Up MacBook Pro Production" Fortune 2:53 PM
"Apple MacBook Pro sales already set to surpass 2015 MacBook" CNET 3:29 PM
"The new MacBook Pro is selling much better than you thought" BGR 9:38 AM
"Apple Tells Suppliers to Expect Strong MacBook Pro Shipments Going into 2017" MacRumors 8:00 AM
"iPhone update adds a hidden way to call the police in an emergency" Telegraph 10:48 AM
"Apple Releases Second iOS 10.2 Beta for Public Beta Testers" MacRumors 12:13 PM
Granted Apple Patents
"Apple patents augmented reality mapping system for iPhone" AppleInsider 7:59 AM
"Apple granted patents for augmented reality maps, a web-based spell checker" Apple World Today 8:38 AM
"Apple Acquires Granted Patent for Finger Hover Detection for iPad Virtual Keyboards Known as 'Dryft'" Patently Apple 8:05 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"iOS 10: Airplane Mode Doesn't Turn Off All Radios (GPS, NFC)" The Mac Observer 3:50 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Exclusive holiday offers with Apple Pay on the web. Experience the fast and secure way to shop online with Apple Pay, now on the web in Safari. Check out in seconds and receive exclusive benefits such as free rush shipping, discounts, and rewards." Apple 11:26 AM
"13-inch MacBook Pro review: Too many tradeoffs/The entry-level 2016 MacBook Pro—the one without a Touch Bar—compromises on graphics, ports, and RAM speed." Macworld 8:00 AM
"Hands-on: Late 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro without Touch Bar [Video] 9to5Mac 8:14 AM
"Review: Charge and Listen on iPhone 7 with Belkin Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar" The Mac Observer 12:36 PM
"Inateck BH1105M earphones [Review] BetaNews 9:37 AM
"Review: Fitbit Alta is a minimalist $130 alternative to the Apple Watch, with multi-day battery life" 9to5Mac 8:26 AM
"Anker's power banks and solar chargers keep your devices juiced up while on the go" iDownload Blog 8:13 AM
"LEGO Movie Videogame is fun if a little too familiar" Apple World Today 7:56 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"BlizzCon 2016: A Convention In Review" Touch Arcade 10:53 AM
"Use your eyes and your ears to complete the whimsical puzzler Samorost 3" Macworld 10:48 AM
"The Trail is a beautiful jaunt in the palm of your hand" iDownload Blog 8:13 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"The complete guide to living a newfangled USB-C (and Thunderbolt 3) lifestyle: Finding good, safe cables and accessories takes more work than you'd think." Ars Technica 4:10 PM
"How To Change Device Settings Via Siri In iOS" AddictiveTips 2:47 PM
"iOS 10.2 Beta 2 Download: How to install iOS 10.2 beta 2 no developer" BGR 8:26 AM
"How to use the Maps app on your Apple Watch for directions" Apple World Today 7:56 AM
Tips
"Make Your Phone Easier to Read" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 11:07 AM
"Lifting the Mouse/This article is part of a series on going iPad-only." Matt Gemmell 7:22 PM
"Ireland to Formally Appeal EU Ruling on Apple Taxes, As Expected" The Mac Observer 6:30 PM
"Analyst Says iPhone SE Was a One-Off for Apple" The Mac Observer 2:37 PM
"Will a President Trump or Clinton Help Apple The Most?" Two Guys And A Podcast 10:48 AM
"Crushing it: Microsoft always wins" Macworld 9:37 AM
"Five reasons why Apple's new MacBook Pro makes me want to switch back to Windows: I've patiently waited for Apple to refresh the MacBook Pro line, but what Apple delivered makes me want to switch back to Windows." ZDNet 9:37 AM
"'Apple engineer' explains the MacBook Pro's lack of ports" Digital Trends 8:11 AM
"Reality check: Sure looks like people want a new MacBook Pro" Apple Must 8:04 AM
"Steve Ballmer was Right About the iPhone (Premium)" Thurrott 8:01 AM
"Internet entrepreneur Jason Calacanis rant on MacBook Pro calls Tim Cook 'boring, visionless and incompetent' [Video] 9to5Mac 8:01 AM
"Apple: Jason Calacanis calls for Tim Cook's head (Video)" Apple 3.0 8:01 AM
"How 'Professionals' Have Changed Apple" Mac360 7:56 AM
"The Benefits of Putting 'MacBook Pro' and 'Lie' in a Title" The Tech Night Owl 7:56 AM
"Apple's 21st Century Paradox: When Expensive Does Not Mean Professional" PixoBebo 7:16 AM
"iMac vs. Microsoft Surface Studio" McSolo 7:08 AM
Non-Apple
"Samsung's Troubles Continue as they Get Dragged into a Political Scandal Accusing them of Influence-Peddling" Patently Apple 9:46 PM
"Is Elon Musk Right And Will AI Replace Most Human Jobs?" Forbes 2:47 PM
"It's time to stop using the 😂 emoji" The Next Web 10:52 AM
"The Googler in the Trenches of the Ad-Blocking War" The Information [Subscription Required for Full Article] 9:37 AM
"The Google Pixel XL Review: Life After Nexus" AnandTech 8:04 AM
"Apple hardware, software support iOS app now available in the Netherlands" AppleInsider 2:48 PM
"Apple rolling out new Support app on iOS for scheduling repair appointments, AppleCare services" 9to5Mac 2:38 PM
"Now Free Roadmap Planner 2.1 Business App For iOS Features Sync, Collaboration" MacPrices 10:44 AM
"Best iPad apps 2016: download these now" TechRadar UK 8:18 AM
"OnHand Schools Launches New Personalized Learning App" PRNewswire 8:17 AM
"Cypress Streamlines Internet of Things Designs with the Industry's Most All-Inclusive, Turnkey" ["The SDK provides support for Apple's HomeKit home automation platform to Apple licensees..."] PRNewswire 8:16 AM
"Facebook is testing video style transfer on Android and iOS using Caffe2go deep learning framework" VentureBeat 8:13 AM
"Gmail for iOS unveils Material Design-inspired look, allows users to unsend email" BetaNews 8:12 AM
"WhatsApp for iOS Makes Up For Lost Time With GIFs Galore" Digital Trends 8:12 AM
"Roland's System-8 keyboard is all the synths you want in one case" Engadget 6:33 PM
"Brazilian government plans largest Microsoft procurement to date" ZDNet 9:38 AM
"Microsoft has reportedly canceled its 'Xbox TV' devices" The Verge 10:11 AM
"Project Helix: Microsoft's Universal platform will unify gaming on Xbox and Windows" Neowin 6:41 AM
"Microsoft opens its Xbox feedback program to everyone" The Verge 6:55 AM
"Microsoft Showcases 5 Real World Surface Dial Applications With Hands-On Experiences" HotHardware 5:32 PM
"Microsoft announces the Skype Insider Program" Neowin 10:11 AM
"Why are Skype accounts getting hacked so easily?" The Verge 10:13 AM
"Microsoft shows off Surface Dial control possibilities in 5 videos" Hexus 10:12 AM
"Minecraft Education Edition markets expansion to Europe" WinBeta 10:13 AM
"Fearless Forecast: 'Microsoft Teams' Can Extinguish Slack's Rapid Growth" Seeking Alpha 6:32 AM
"Microsoft Overhauls Its iPhone Camera App with Several Improvements" Softpedia 8:46 AM
"Microsoft Unleash Their Own Selfie App on Android" Android Headlines 8:46 AM
"Dell wanted to build an Intel-based Windows 10 Mobile device for all your needs" Windows Central 3:01 PM
"Dell Inspiron Micro desktop reviews – Price precedence over performance" Product Reviews Net 7:06 AM
"Brexflation: Lenovo, HPE and Walkers crisps all set for double-digit hike/Tech vendors line up the Christmas cheer on 1 December. Lineker's lot get in earlier" The Register 7:06 AM
"Playing House: How IBM's Watson is helping doctors diagnose the most rare and elusive illnesses" ZDNet 7:17 AM
"Should Intel's Drone Advertising Initiative Be Taken Seriously?" Seeking Alpha 1:36 PM
"Intel Illuminates Sydney's Sky With 500 'Shooting Star Drones'" Jobs & Hire 7:25 AM
"Investment Goals Are Important; Adding Intel To The Income Portfolio" Seeking Alpha 8:42 AM
"New AMD Radeon graphics cards promise 5K to the masses" TechRadar UK 7:08 AM
"AMD announces Radeon Pro WX pricing and availability" Fudzilla 7:08 AM
"AMD to release ZEN based K-model processors for overclocking" The Guru of 3D 7:09 AM
"Waiting for a cheaper Raspberry Pi 3? The $20 Orange Pi PC 2 might fit the bill: The latest challenger to the credit card-sized computer is broadly similar to the Raspberry Pi 3 but cuts the Wi-Fi to shave $15 off its price." TechRepublic 2:58 PM
"Scientists built a chip without semiconductors: Vacuum tube-era tech could lead to faster chips and better solar panels." Engadget 2:58 PM
"IPhone Struggles?; Tesla's New Acquisition; Facebook's New Ad Plan -- Eye On Tech" Seeking Alpha 5:32 PM
"Apple Shares Will Be A Bargain At These Critical Support Levels" Seeking Alpha 2:46 PM
"AAPL Stock: Analyst Issues Grim Warning on iPhone Sales" Profit Confidential 11:02 AM
Industry News
"Election Day; Priceline stock surges; Total's big Iran deal" CNNMoney 7:11 AM
"Stocks Add to Massive Monday Rally as U.S. Waits For Election Results: Stocks added to massive gains enjoyed at the start of the week as voters headed to the polls to pick their next U.S. president." TheStreet 4:42 PM
"Traders Betting on Big Market Swing Regardless of Election Outcome" FOXBusiness 7:11 AM
"Market Close Report: NASDAQ Composite index closes at 5,193.49 up 27.32 points" Nasdaq 4:41 PM
"Stocks Rise, Breakout Mill Warms Up; Should You Buy Apple Right Now?" Investor's Business Daily 4:40 PM
"Rally continues: Stocks rise on Election Day" USA Today 4:41 PM
"Stocks, Bond Yields Climb Ahead of Election Results: U.S. stocks continue climbing, a day after the S&P posted its biggest gain since March" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:41 PM
"Asian stocks take a breather ahead of U.S. election" MarketWatch 7:12 AM
"European stocks modestly higher as countdown to U.S. election results starts" MarketWatch 7:13 AM
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