RoboCop apparently taught San Francisco nothing, as police officials can now deploy robots to use deadly force against dangerous suspects.
Tim Cook and Elon Musk Stroll Around the Duck Pond at Apple HQ
Days after declaring war on Apple, Twitter’s Elon Musk has thanked Tim Cook for a tour of the Cupertino-based tech giant’s HQ.
Apple Releases iOS 16.1.2 with Security Fixes and Crash Detection Optimization
Apple has released an iOS 16.1.2 update for the iPhone that brings security fixes as well as Crash Detection optimization.
Spotify's 2022 Wrapped Experience is Here, Features New Personality Test and More
Spotify has officially announced the release of its 2022 Wrapped experience, including a new “Personality Test” and more.
Apple and Others Face Lawsuits Following Fatal Hingham Crash
Following the deadly crash into the Derby Street Apple Store in Hingham, Massachusetts, two victims have filed lawsuits.
Lost, Not Deferred, iPhone 14 Sales, Settled Lawsuits and Then Good News
A troubling prediction for iPhone 14 Pros, good news for Apple on the smartwatch front, and a surprising PR move for Apple TV+. These are the sorts of things we see from the Observation Deck today.
Court Grants Apple’s $50M Settlement Offer in Butterfly Keyboard Lawsuit
A U.S. court has granted preliminary approval to Apple’s $50 million settlement offer in the butterfly keyboard lawsuit.
New 'The Greatest' Video Highlights Accessibility Features in Apple Products
A new video from Apple, simply titled “The Greatest” highlights the accessibility features found across the companies’ devices.
Apple's Crash Detection Feature Triggers Uptick in Accidental Emergency Calls from Skiiers
Apple’s Crash Detection feature on iPhone and Apple Watch have been triggering more accidental emergency calls.
Apple TV+ Gives First Look at Original Series 'Shrinking' Starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look teaser trailer for the new original series “Shrinking” arriving from the people behind “Ted Lasso”.
Report: Global Smartwatch Shipment Grows By 30% In 3Q22, Apple Watch Takes 50% of Total Shipments
Global smartwatch shipment grew by 30% YoY in 3Q22 as India becomes the biggest smartwatch market for the first time.
Our Security and Smartphone Futures - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-30
Mac Geek Gab co-host Dave Hamilton is really excited about Rapid Security Response coming in iOS 16.2. Ken is as well, though he seems argumentative about it anyway. Also – societal norms around smartphones are still being hammered out, in Dave’s estimation. He’ll drive a conversation about those.
Twitter Under Elon Musk Seems to Value Free Speech More Than Truth
Twitter owner Elon Musk has taken aim at Apple, calling it opposed to free speech after it put the brakes on ad campaigns on the platform.
Apple Unveils New Retail Store Arriving to American Dream Mall in New Jersey
Apple has announced a new retail store opening Dec. 3 within the American Dream mall in New Jersey, the second largest mall in America.
Apple Pay to Launch in South Korea November 30
An ad spotted in a local taxi hints that Apple Pay could launch in South Korea as early as … well … tomorrow.
Apple Music Delivers New Replay Experience Featuring Highlight Reels and More
Today, Apple Music has unveiled the new Replay experience for users, including a new highlight reel and more in-depth insights.
Eufy Says Its Security Camera Footage Is Local-Only, But That’s Not Always True
A security researcher revealed that Eufy misleads customers, sending videos from its so-called local-only camera products to the cloud.
Rumor Suggests Sony to Supply Apple with New Image Sensor for iPhone 15 Series
Reports indicate that Sony is aiming to supply Apple with next-gen image sensors for the upcoming iPhone 15 series.
Foxconn Recruitment Efforts, Musk Declares War and a Mélange of Other Apple Tales
The latest recruitment news from iPhone City, Elon Musk takes swipes at Apple, and two tales of retail. That’s today’s view from the Observation Deck.
Apple Takes Home Four Wins at BAFTA Children & Young People Awards, Including Win for 'El Deafo'
Apple TV+ has announced that it has landed four wins at the BAFTA Children & Young People Awards, a first for the streaming service.
Apple iPhone Supplier Foxconn Offers New Incentives to Convince Old Workers to Return
Foxconn offered new incentives to its veteran workers to entice them come back to the Zhengzhou plant and ensure steady iPhone production.
Apple Announces 2022 App Store Awards Winners
Apple announced the winners of the 2022 App Store awards, highlighting 16 apps and games that made waves since their launch in the App Store.
Captains of Industry - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-29
Elon Musk has decided to pick a fight with Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Twitter Owner and CEO’s trollish behavior. Plus – Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses talk of Apple acquiring Disney, and Tim Cook’s post-Thanksgiving visit with victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash.
Union Organizers Plan Class Action Lawsuit Against Apple for Union-Busting Tactics
Union organizers plan to file a class action lawsuit against Apple for employing illegal anti-union strategies.