Apple Mac Mini review (2018): A video editor’s perspective
11/16/2018, 2:30:17 PMThe 2018 Mac Mini is much improved, but who is it for? ✔ Even using proxies (low-res temporary files in a format that should be easier for the program to read) barely helped the situation ✔ When exporting the footage, a task that generally doesn't rely heavily on the GPU, the Mini performed better ✔ Video Presenter & Script: Chris Schodt Script Editor: Terrence O'Brien Camera: Kyle Maack Editor: Chris Schodt
iPhone X 'EXPLODES' after software update, Apple says it's investigating
11/16/2018, 12:24:40 PMAPPLE is investigating reports than an iPhone X has exploded, after one user claimed on Twitter that his smartphone heated up and started giving off smoke while he was updating its software. This w… ✔ Back in June, numerous iPhone X owners took to Apple support forums in order to complain that their phones were overheating to worrying levels ✔ One user said, I had [my iPhone X] in my hands for a few minutes, and I could feel the case getting hot ✔ What do you think about the reliability of iPhones
Harvard Sold Apple Stock and Dodged a Bullet
11/16/2018, 12:14:55 PMHarvard’s endowment cut its exposure to the iPhone maker in the third quarter, saving $12.3 million. ✔ Text size Harvard University’s endowment has a history of underperforming ✔ Read More: Apple’s iPhone Revenue Is Poised to Fall Next Year HMC does not comment on specific investments, the entity said, declining to make Narvekar available for this article
Tencent, airlines help Asian markets post weekly gain
11/16/2018, 12:01:10 PMApple suppliers remain under pressure amid worries over iPhone demand ✔ The commodity trader may invest in soybean production and processing in Russia's Far East, Reuters reported, citing a regional ministry ✔ The budget airline could announce a special dividend of 75 Malaysian sen to 91 sen a share, The Star newspaper reported, citing an industry source
Samsung may have figured out how to design an all-screen smartphone without a notch
11/16/2018, 3:46:11 PMThe smartphone giant previously mocked Apple for its iPhone X design ✔ It is not the first sign that Samsung's next smartphone will be a genuinely all-screen device, with several alleged prototypes shared on social media showing a full-screened phone ✔ The expected release date for the Galaxy S10 is early 2019, with Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February touted as the potential host for the launch
Why PCs Still Compute
11/16/2018, 10:45:24 AMWhat many think of as a fading business has been a bright spot in tech. ✔ In an era of folding smartphones, who knew the plain old personal computer could still be interesting ✔ And the life cycle of that platform still drives sales, even if on a somewhat delayed basis ✔ Those businesses aren’t just settling for the cut-rate towers of old
Apple’s influence is greater than iPhone sales figures suggest
11/16/2018, 4:08:30 AMundefined ✔ Likewise, the App Store rides on iOS, so it is hard to make the case that it dominates a separate market either ✔ It is worth pondering, however, the power that Apple derives from its ownership of its mobile platform, and how that is set to grow as it moves deeper into selling digital services ✔ As more companies start to find themselves fighting head-on for user attention, the complaints are guaranteed to multiply
Qualcomm's Chances Of Winning Back The iPhone Don't Look Good
11/16/2018, 4:22:05 AMAs long as Intel continues to execute, Qualcomm is in a tough spot. ✔ Back in 2016, wireless giant Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) lost its status as the sole source of the cellular modems inside Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones, when chip giant Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) became a second modem source for the iPhone 7-series of devices ✔ The site did admit that it doesn't quite match the Qualcomm X20 modem used in the Samsung (NASDAQOTH:SSNLF) Galaxy Note 9
The best Black Friday phone deals of 2018
11/16/2018, 2:20:51 PMLooking for an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy? ✔ Apple's iPhone XR comes in many colors including blue, black and coral (Photo: Apple) – Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need ✔ (Verizon only) No-contract smartphone deals at Target They might not be the cream of the crop, but these no-contract, budget-friendly smartphones are available this year as door-buster deals beginning on Thursday (Thanksgiving)not Friday
How Apple and other manufacturers attack your right to repair their products
11/16/2018, 3:40:33 PMApple and other big companies are making their products unrepairable, at your expense. ✔ For 10 years, John Bumstead has had a small but profitable business buying old Apple laptops in bulk, refurbishing them by hand, and selling them to wholesalers or via Amazon.com for about $150 ✔ But a Nebraska state legislator disclosed last year that she had been visited personally by an Apple lobbyist with a warning that the right-to-repair measure she was sponsoring would turn the state into a mecca for bad actors such as hackers
Qualcomm reportedly hired crisis PR firm behind Facebook controversy
11/16/2018, 3:29:56 PMA couple of reports suggest that Qualcomm hired Definers to launch a PR campaign against Apple. ✔ Qualcomm tried (and failed) to block Apple's iPhone X sales, accusing the iPhonemaker of violating its patents ✔ Meanwhile, the European Union slapped the company with a $1.23 billion fine for abusing its partnership with the iPhonemaker ✔ We've reached out to Qualcomm for an official statement and will update you when we hear back
After overtaking Apple in smartphones, Huawei is aiming for No. 1 by 2020
11/16/2018, 5:00:20 AMRichard Yu, CEO of Huawei's consumer business gave insights into how the smartphone business at the Chinese tech firm grew so quickly and is focusing on future innovations like artificial intelligence. ✔ The Chinese technology giant has not been afraid to jump into new consumer products including laptops and smart speakers ✔ With new products like its speaker and wearable devices, Yu is aiming to create an ecosystem of smart devices ✔ We want to take a leading role in the next ten years to become a whole solution smart life provider, Yu told CNBC
Does Apple's sales slump mean the firm has finally peaked?
11/16/2018, 3:25:47 PMThe company’s $1tn valuation has fallen 20% and fewer people are buying its iPhones ✔ For one thing, even a boost in ASP can’t cover a significant decline in sales ✔ Let’s be realistic, Husson said, in regards to Apple’s tactics ✔ This is in their own interest, there’s a marketing pitch here ✔ As this week’s news has shown, that competitive advantage looks like it could continue for some time
Chinese smartphone screen maker hit by workers’ protests
11/16/2018, 3:17:21 PMundefined ✔ Concerns that Apple might cut orders have dragged down share prices of several Apple suppliers and other technology hardware manufacturers, including Hon Hai, the group that makes many key components and assembles the iPhone, lens maker Largan, Catcher Technology, which makes phone cases and sound, battery component maker Merry Electronics and motherboard maker Pegatron
The Morning Download: When Antiquated Tech Leaves Families Hanging
11/16/2018, 2:08:49 PMAn episode at the Department of Veterans Affairs is a reminder that the seemingly mundane process of patching and updating software can make a big difference in people’s lives, and must be a core competency of every organization. ✔ will acquire the AI and cybersecurity company for $1.4 billion ✔ Earlier this month students at the Secondary School for Journalism took to the streets against a web-based curriculum created by Facebook engineers and funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative ✔ It’s annoying to just sit there staring at one screen for so long, student Mitchel Storman tells the New York Post's Susan Edelman
UK Daily Deals: The Best Black Friday Deals
11/16/2018, 12:51:01 PMSave up to £150 off Amazon devices, get Google Pixel 3 with 100GB data for £55 per month, Pokémon Switch bundles for under £300. ✔ If you buy something through this post, IGN may get a share of the sale ✔ Head to Amazon to view the full selection that includes popular brands, such as Hisense, Toshiba and Philips ✔ Get Unlimited Broadband and Calls package with Post Office for just £15.50 per month with no set up costs and no in-contract monthly price rise
Podcast: Upside of 32% in Apple’s Stock and Two Other Numbers You Need to Know
11/16/2018, 9:09:37 AMEvery trading day, Numbers By Barron’s offers 3 essential numbers to start your morning—in 2 minutes. Numbers By Barron’s is available as a finance podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever you get your podcasts—as well as on your Amazon Alexa smart speaker ✔ Back in January, the stock nosedived as investors worried about how the company would compete with e-commerce juggernaut Amazon.com ✔ For example, its services segmentwhich includes the App Store, Apple Music and Apple Paycould account for a quarter of sales by 2022 versus much less today
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Microsoft opens the door to better Windows on ARM apps
11/16/2018, 8:58:45 AMNative 64-bit app support has arrived ✔ Emulation is never ideal, so if developers recompile their apps to run natively on Windows on ARM then we’ll start to see just how well these laptops can compare to traditional Intel-powered devices ✔ Recent reports suggest the company was considering ARM for the Surface Go, but Intel reportedly intervened and petitioned Microsoft to choose its Pentium Gold processors
US stocks set to open lower amid Brexit turmoil; economic data ahead
11/16/2018, 9:42:08 AMU.S. stock index futures indicated a slightly lower open Friday morning as investors look ahead to fresh economic data and monitor political developments overseas. ✔ could soon crash out of the European Union without a divorce deal ✔ The British pound suffered its biggest one-day loss against the euro since October 2016 on Thursday, as a flurry of resignations rocked the government of U.K ✔ It's a thin day for earnings with markets waiting for Viacom's corporate results before the bell
European chipmakers see new growth drivers to weather volatile demand
11/16/2018, 2:36:31 PMEuropean chipmakers tried to play down market concerns about a potential slowdow... ✔ It is a volatile market, so there will be change almost weekly in terms of the forecast for the rest of the quarter or into the following quarter, Jalal Bagherli said this week ✔ For us, because of the broader base with this customer, it’s less of an issue ✔ Our Standards:The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Paramount Pictures strikes a multi-picture deal with Netflix
11/16/2018, 3:31:00 PMParamount Pictures is coming off a prolonged dry spell and it is ramping up its content spend, including to feed a multi-picture deal with streaming giant Netlfix. ✔ We are exploring various new revenue streams in addition to our traditional theatrical releases as a producer of first-run films and television for other media platforms ✔ In this case, the quality is much higher, Gianopulos said, adding that the payout was much bigger
These AirPod lookalikes are better in every way but one
11/16/2018, 11:03:21 AMWith silicone eartips, water resistance, and a more palatable price tag, Mobvoi’s Ticpods Free are impressive AirPod doppelgangers. But for all the great things they have going for them, there’s one thing that’s still holding them back from shaking the AirPods’ stronghold on the market. ✔ It’s no secret that there are numerous ways Apple could improve upon its industry-leading true wireless AirPods ✔ On paper, Mobvoi’s doppelganger TicPods Free check most of the AirPods’ missing boxes ✔ And that’s a shame, because four hours is just not quite long enough to get heavy users or commuters through their day
Your Next Uber Ride May Come With a Minifridge and Snacks
11/16/2018, 3:23:52 PMIt's sort of like a traveling minibar without the alcohol. ✔ Many of Cargo’s transactions are in the food and drink sphere, and they’re done in partnership with major packaged goods companies ✔ It’s a two-sided marketplace inside the vehicle, he adds ✔ Hershey Co.’s Forto Latte organic coffee shot, for example, is popular in San Francisco
Google Parent Alphabet Becomes 2nd FANG to Produce ‘Death Cross’ and Netflix is Next
11/16/2018, 10:09:06 AMAlphabet shares remain above their bear-market threshold, but the other 3 FANGs have already crossed below ✔ Read more: Here Are JPMorgan’s Top 3 Internet Picks Right Now The last death cross appeared as the 200-day moving average was still rising Alphabet is now the second FANG stockan acronym for Facebook , Amazon.com , Netflix and Googleto produce a death cross, but it won’t be the last
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