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AppleMagazine
AIRBNB POSTS $117 MILLION PROFIT, BUT 20 OUTLOOK DISAPPOINTS
Airbnb said this week that it earned $117 million in the first quarter as revenue rose during the ongoing recovery in travel, but the company's outlook for late spring and early summer disappointed investors
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
AMAZON FILMS, SERIES TO GET WIDER DISTRIBUTION VIA LICENSING
Amazon said this week it will distribute its original films and TV shows, like \"The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,\" to media outlets outside the Prime Video service for the first time
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
'BLACKBERRY' IS A LOOK BACK AT PHONE WAR'S ALSO-RAN'
Gather around, young ones. Silence your iPhones and Samsungs. We're here to learn about the Before Times, when the hottest tech device was nicknamed \"CrackBerry.\"
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
'BLACKBERRY' FILM HAILS THE MUST-HAVE GADGET THAT THE IPHONE TURNED INTO A FORGOTTEN RELIC
Almost everyone knows Steve Jobs' uncanny vision, relentless drive and technological wizardry hatched the iPhone, a breakthrough that continues to reshape culture 16 years after the late Apple co-founder introduced the device to the world
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
DISCORD FORCES MEMBERS TO CHANGE USERNAMES, DISCORD ERUPTS
The social app Discord, a favorite of gamers, inadvertently stirred internal strife after announcing last week that it will force its millions of members to pick new usernames
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
MARYLAND SUPREME COURT REVERSES RULING ON DIGITAL AD TAX
Maryland's highest court on Tuesday reversed a ruling by a lower court that the state's first-in-the-nation tax on digital advertising was unconstitutional, saying the court lacked jurisdiction over the case
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
CONGRESS EYES NEW RULES FOR TECH: WHAT'S UNDER CONSIDERATION
Should TikTok be banned? Should younger children be prevented from engaging with social media? Can the government make sure private information is secure? What about brand new artificial intelligence interfaces? Or should users be regulating themselves, leaving the government out of it?
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
MAYBE INVESTORS SHOULDN'T WORRY ABOUT BUFFETT'S SUCCESSOR
Many investors worry about the future of Berkshire Hathaway after its legendary CEO Warren Buffett is gone, but most of the conglomerate's companies have already made the transition to reporting to the man who will eventually replace the 92-year-old
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
HYUNDAI AND KIA THEFTS KEEP RISING DESPITE SECURITY FIX
Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
The Al Soul THE GREATEST CHALLENGE APPLE HAS EVER FACED
Apple might not always be first to the party, but there's no denying the company goes above and beyond with hardware and software to deliver cutting-edge consumer experiences. But Apple's slow and steady approach needs to change
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
GENERAL MOTORS HIRES FORMER APPLE EXEC TO RUN SOFTWARE UNIT
General Motors (GM) has onboarded former Apple executive Mike Abbott to spearhead its new software division. This move comes shortly after GM's contentious decision to eliminate Apple CarPlay from its upcoming vehicle models (via CNBC)
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
WAYMO ROBOTAXIS MAKE MORE INROADS IN PHOENIX, SAN FRANCISCO
Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
APPLE POSTS QUARTERLY REVENUE; IPHONE SALES SÓLID
Apple once again posted an, until now, rare revenue decline in its latest fiscal quarter, but said its overall business improved from the December quarter and sales of its iPhones were solid
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
IN GLOBAL RUSH TO REGULATE AI, EUROPE SET TO BE TRAILBLAZER
The breathtaking development of artificial intelligence has dazzled users by composing music, creating images and writing essays, while also raising fears about its implications
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AppleMagazine #602
AppleMagazine
LYFT'S NEW CEO TACKLES A JOB REQUIRING SOME HEAVY LIFTING
Even before he joined Lyft's board in 2021, David Risher had taken hundreds of trips as a passenger so he felt like he knew a lot about the ride-hailing service. But he never expected to be thrust into the driver's seat at a time when Lyft was running like a jalopy.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
AIRBNB WILL PUSH ROOMS AS LOW-COST OPTION TO HOUSE RENTALS
Airbnb is making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire house is too expensive for many travelers, especially younger ones.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
GENESIS G80 ELECTRIFIED VS. BMW 14 M50
It seems like there’s a new electric luxury SUV introduced every couple of months. But if you’re seeking old-school opulence, a luxury sedan might be more your speed. Luckily, automakers haven’t completely forsaken that category. Two recently introduced electric luxury sedans worth looking into are the Genesis G80 Electrified and the BMW i4.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
ROBOTS RUN THE SHOW AS SWISS RADIO TESTS AI VOICES FOR A DAY
The voices sound like well-known personalities, the music features trendy dance beats and hip-hop syncopations, and the jokes and laughter are contagious.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
MONEY: AUDIT YOUR CREDIT CARDS FOR GREATER SAVINGS
Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities. We also use rewards for airline tickets, hotel rooms and airport lounge access.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
CHINA'S MARS ROVER FINDS SIGNS OF RECENT WATER IN SAND DUNES
Water may be more widespread and recent on Mars than previously thought, based on observations of Martian sand dunes by China's rover.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
CHINESE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BRANDS EXPAND TO GLOBAL MARKETS
Osamu Furukawa has driven lots of Japanese cars for his business converting classic gasolinepowered models to electric. But his favorite ride is an import: A battery-powered SUV from China’s BYD Auto.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
APPLE, GOOGLE PARTNER TO COMBAT CREEPY TRACKING TACTICS
Apple and Google are teaming up to thwart unwanted tracking through Bluetooth devices that were created to help people find lost keys, keep tabs on luggage or to locate other things that have a tendency to be misplaced or lost.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
'GODFATHER OF AI' LEAVES GOOGLE, WARNS OF TECH'S DANGERS
Sounding alarms about artificial intelligence has become a popular pastime in the ChatGPT era, taken up by high-profile figures as varied as industrialist Elon Musk, leftist intellectual Noam Chomsky and the 99-year-old retired statesman Henry Kissinger.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
MacBook: HOW THE PORTABLE LINE EARN THE CENTER STAGE OF APPLE
One of Apple's most iconic products that has transformed the company's fortunes is the MacBook.
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May 05, 2023
AppleMagazine
Apple Inc. Bets Big on India as It Opens First Flagship Store
Apple Inc. opened its first flagship store in India in a much-anticipated launch Tuesday that highlights the company’s growing aspirations to expand in the country it also hopes to turn into a potential manufacturing hub.
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April 21, 2023
AppleMagazine
LITTLE RICHARD BIOPIC CELEBRATES A ROCK PIONEER
The king of rock ‘n’ roll didn’t die at Graceland in 1977. He died just three years ago in Tullahoma, Tennessee, and he never really got the crown he deserved.
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April 28, 2023
AppleMagazine
CLIMATE SOLUTION: GREEN HYDROGEN COMPANY OHMIUM RAISES $250M
In what could prove a milestone for an industry that hopes to help address climate change, the Silicon Valley company Ohmium announced Wednesday it has raised $250 million to increase production of machines that can make clean hydrogen and displace fossil fuels.
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April 28, 2023
AppleMagazine
UK BLOCKS MICROSOFT-ACTIVISION GAMING DEAL, BIGGEST IN TECH
British antitrust regulators this week blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of video game maker Activision Blizzard, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition for popular titles like Call of Duty in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.
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April 28, 2023
AppleMagazine
BIG TECH CRACKDOWN LOOMS AS EU, UK READY NEW RULES
TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules this week to curb the power of digital companies.
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April 28, 2023
AppleMagazine
MONEY: HOW TO BOLSTER YOUR FINANCIAL CONFIDENCE
Melinda Perez, a financial educator, still remembers the first time she felt financially confident. She had recently started investing money outside of her employer-sponsored retirement account because she was finally earning more than she spent. “It was exciting because for once, I had what felt like extra money,” recalls Perez, who lives in San Antonio, Texas.
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