"Apple is losing staff by the dozen. But that's not a problem: Apple is still loved by its staff, even if a lot of them are ditching out for Tesla, Snap, and its other rivals" Wired UK 8:03 AM
"AR's future is more than just games, it will change the way we make decisions" The Next Web 8:13 AM
"Apple Will Eventually Bring Back Billions of Dollars From Overseas: Market Recon" TheStreet 8:23 AM
"Apple is lagging the market as iPhone 8 woes mount" [Video Report] Business Insider 8:44 AM
"Apple Has Spent Record $2.2 Million Lobbying Trump Administration Over Past Three Months" MacRumors 11:13 AM
"Deirdre O'Brien named Apple's vice president of People: Apple today announced that Deirdre O'Brien, vice president of Worldwide Sales and Operations, has been named vice president of People, reporting to CEO Tim Cook. A nearly 30-year Apple veteran, Deirdre will lead all HR functions including talent development, recruiting, benefits, compensation and business support, as well as overseeing Apple University." Apple 12:42 PM
"Deirdre O'Brien Named Apple's Vice President of People" Business Wire 7:03 PM
"macOS High Sierra beta: How to troubleshoot common problems" iMore 2:46 PM
"What to do when a calendar isn't syncing to your Mac" Macworld 8:02 AM
"About the security content of Wi-Fi Update for Boot Camp 6.1" Apple Support 8:27 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Logic Pros: What's new in iOS & Mac music production this week" 9to5Mac 7:01 PM
"1Password review: Capable password manager is missing some key features/Emphasizes security but at the expense of automation." PCWorld 7:55 AM
"Sticky Password review: Strong features behind a bare-bones interface" PCWorld 7:55 AM
"Keeper review: A strong focus on security" PCWorld 7:55 AM
"Dashlane review: This password manager makes you smarter about security" PCWorld 7:55 AM
"LastPass review: This virtual vault makes password protection effortless" PCWorld 7:55 AM
"True Key by Intel Security review: This password manager wants to eliminate passwords/True Key uses faces, fingerprints, and trusted devices to ensure your login credentials aren't compromised." PCWorld 7:55 AM
"How to Draw on Photos on a Mac" OS X Daily 4:51 PM
"How to Import Videos From an iPhone to a Mac" Digital Trends 8:48 AM
"How to customize website options for Safari on Mac in macOS High Sierra" iMore 10:00 AM
"Mac unlock with Apple Watch not working? Try these simple steps" iDownload Blog 2:28 PM
"How to delete specific pages from Safari history in macOS Sierra" Apple World Today 7:44 AM
"More Backup And Sync For Your Mac" Mac 360 8:16 AM
"Another Way To Drag And Drop On A Mac" Mac 360 7:58 AM
Op/Ed
"The future of the Finder: The desktop metaphor is practical and useful, but maybe it's time to move on to a new way to use our computers." Macworld 8:02 AM
Press Releases
"'Shadow Warrior: Special Edition' for macOS, 'Yankai's Triangle' for iOS temporarily free" AppleInsider 11:13 AM
"proDAD Brings Legendary Mercalli SAL Video Stabilizer Application to the Mac" PRNewswire 8:59 AM
"E-on Software Announces Pre-Release of Carbon Scatter and CloudFactory Ozone 2017 Plugins" Architosh 7:44 AM
"Surprise, Verizon Just Pooped on Net Neutrality" The Mac Observer 4:39 PM
"Verizon admits to throttling Netflix, says 'network testing' is to blame" BGR 2:29 PM
"Verizon allegedly throttling Netflix & YouTube even before usage limits hit; VPN circumvents" ["Offering a two-speed Internet, where some services get faster speeds than others, is precisely what net neutrality is designed to prevent."] 9to5Mac 9:05 AM
"Sprint mocks Verizon with Twice the Price pop-up shop stunt" The Verge 8:57 AM
"Amazon keeps popular items stocked by buying from other retailers" Engadget 8:20 AM
"Amazon's discount policy is being investigated by the FTC: The commission is responding to a letter from Consumer Watchdog." Engadget 8:20 AM
"Autonomous driving will bring forced obsolescence to cars: Carmakers aren't ready for the upgrade backlash they're about to face" The Verge 8:18 AM
"Google's been running a secret test to detect bogus ads — and its findings should make the industry nervous" Business Insider 8:14 AM
"As Cyberattacks Destabilize the World, the State Department Turns a Blind Eye" Wired 7:55 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 196, With Special Guest Rene Ritchie" Daring Fireball 4:40 PM
"When to Really Force Quit iPhone Apps -TMO Daily Observations 2017-07-21" The Mac Observer 12:40 PM
"Is the future VR ... or AR? Google VR boss Clay Bavor explains why the two technologies aren't so different on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask." Recode 8:23 AM
"Why Apple's making an iPhone Pro, this week on The CultCast" Cult of Mac 8:19 AM
"AppleInsider Podcast talks 'iPhone 8' ship date, Qualcomm, and the future of the iPhone SE" AppleInsider 8:00 AM
"iPhones are very expensive but 'a safe bet,' says Woz/Commentary: Speaking in China, the Apple co-founder claims that you get what you pay for with Apple. Is this still true?" CNET 7:02 PM
"The case for (and against) the MacBook Air" Six Colors 4:51 PM
"Why WebCrypto Encryption Matters: Apple's Argument for Ditching Older Methods" The Mac Observer 4:39 PM
"No, the iPhone 8 Isn't Going to Cost $1,400" The Mac Observer 4:39 PM
"HomePod Could Be the Next Big Driver of Apple Stock" InvestorPlace 12:42 PM
"How ARKit will deliver the future of maps" Cult of Mac 10:01 AM
"Wearables Still Have an Important Role to Play" Tech.pinions 8:55 AM
"It's Time To Break Up Apple Again" Mac360 8:42 AM
"I just went to D23 for the first time and my iPhone was my lifeline" iMore 8:27 AM
"Dark Wi-Fi' Targets Mac, iPhone, iPad" NoodleMac 8:21 AM
"Why we love to talk dirty to Apple's Siri" The Next Web 8:12 AM
"Waiting on Apple's podcast recording app—or for better GarageBand features: It wouldn't take much for Apple to offer a stem-to-stern podcast solution, covering everything from recording to editing to publishing. So, why haven't they done it?" Macworld 8:02 AM
"Are Autonomous Vehicle Tests a Public Hazard? Unlike other technologies, testing of self-driving cars on public roads could cause safety concerns and have an immediate negative impact on society." PC Magazine 9:27 PM
"Qualcomm Begins To Look Like IBM" Forbes 12:49 PM
"Microsoft's most baffling release yet, Surface Laptop is just a laptop" Ars Technica 8:28 AM
"I hacked my body for a future that never came" The Verge 8:18 AM
"Netflix is an emerging juggernaut" [Video Report] Business Insider 8:15 AM
"How I finally broke my Facebook addiction" Mashable 8:14 AM
"Asimov's Laws won't actually stop robots from harming us, so here's a better solution" The Next Web 8:13 AM
"Wall Street dips as GE, energy shares weigh" Reuters 4:55 PM
"Stocks Fall as Investors Parse Latest Batch of Earnings Reports: Major U.S. indexes still end the week near record highs" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:54 PM
"Asian markets cool off following recent surge: Equities across the Asia-Pacific region were lower on Friday, but Australian stocks pared some of their early losses following a sharp fall in the Australian dollar." MarketWatch 7:50 AM
"European stocks struggle to break grip of stronger euro: European stocks fell Friday, weighed by strength in the euro, as the flow of corporate earnings results failed to provide a lift." MarketWatch 7:50 AM
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