"Arizona Governor Vetoes Refusal-of-Service-to-Gays Bill" ["...numerous public figures and companies, including Apple, urged a veto. Apple is well known for taking pro-gay stances. It also has some additional clout here, since the company is just opening a major new plant to produce sapphire materials in Arizona."] Re/code 8:39 PM
"Arizona governor vetoes gay discrimination bill Apple rallied against" AppleInsider 9:22 PM
"Apple's culture of secrecy delays security response — again: Apple finally delivers a cure for the 'goto fail' plague, but this isn't the first time that sluggish Apple response times have put its users at risk." CNET News 8:47 AM
"Apple: What took so long? Why did it take four days longer for Apple to patch the SSL/TLS bug on OS X than on iOS? Even in this difficult situation Apple could have handled things better." ZDNet 10:44 AM
"Apple files appeal in e-book antitrust case: Apple calls judge's ruling that it conspired with publishers to fix e-book prices 'a radical departure from modern antitrust law and policy.'" CNET News 7:57 AM
"Apple urges U.S. appeals court to void 'radical' e-books ruling" Reuters 10:41 AM
"Apple's e-book appeal: Toss out the verdict, or give us a new judge/Judge Cote's ruling, Apple says, mistook an 'aikido move' for an antitrust conspiracy." Fortune 7:53 AM
"In appeal, Apple says e-book ruling will harm consumers" Macworld 7:58 AM
"Apple Argues Ignorance in E-Books Antitrust Ruling Appeal" Bloomberg 9:13 AM
"Apple officially appeals e-books antitrust ruling, asks for dismissal or retrial" AppleInsider 8:03 AM
"Patent Fees Weighed in Supreme Court Case Watched by Apple" Bloomberg 3:49 PM
"Apple throws sueball at China's patent office over Siri clone" The Register 8:19 AM
"Can Apple Or Anyone Build A Wearable Device That Consumers Really Want?" Forbes 8:31 AM
"Apple patches major security bug for Macs: Learn why it's a big deal to update OS X and iOS software now, check out Samsung's new Gamepad controller, and get ready for Facebook's Feed to show posts from pages you don't follow." CNET News 4:01 PM
"iTunes 11.1.5 is out; fixes bugs, improves iBooks on Mavericks" iMore 1:11 PM
"Apple Releases iTunes 11.1.5 with Improved Support for iBooks for Mac, Crash Fix" The Mac Observer 1:01 PM
"Apple releases iTunes 11.1.5 with fix for device connection issues" AppleInsider 1:06 PM
"Apple Updates iTunes To 11.1.5" AppleBitch 1:06 PM
"Update Now: OS X Mavericks 10.9.2. [Important] RazorianFly 8:04 AM
"OS X 10.9.2 released -Fixes SSL issue" Amsys 7:38 AM
"Apple's Better Late Than Never With OS X Security Fix" TechNewsWorld 12:58 PM
"New in OS X 10.9.2: Much Improved Mail, FaceTime Audio, SSL Fix, More" FairerPlatform 7:38 AM
"Mavericks 10.9.2 adds fixes for mail and SMB2 file sharing" MacWindows 8:20 AM
"Apple releases Mac OS X security update to fix major flaw" V3 8:12 AM
"Apple retires Snow Leopard from support, leaves 1 in 5 Macs vulnerable to attacks: Twice now that Apple's bypassed Snow Leopard when it patched newer editions" Computerworld 9:09 AM
"1 in 5 Macs May Be Vulnerable to Attacks as Snow Leopard Retires" Wall St. Cheat Sheet 3:47 PM
"Apple Rolls Out Security Updates for Lion, Mountain Lion" The Mac Observer 9:41 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Updated Mavericks notes cover the 10.9.2 update, including webcam problems and various other update experiences, both good and bad, including Apple Mail issues, password issues, bug fixes, etc." MacInTouch 4:02 PM
"Even after OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks update, users still complaining about Mail issues" 9to5Mac 10:04 AM
"Delta Joins Apple in Oppositing Arizona Anti-Gay Law Plan" Bloomberg 9:13 AM
"Apple tells Arizona to drop its anti-gay pride" Computerworld 8:07 AM
"IDC: Apple's high ASP more than double others, keeps it below 15 percent" ZDNet 10:43 AM
"Hey, Apple. THIS is how you flog iPhones in new markets: Saving the planet and turning profit, one old mobe at a time" The Register 8:18 AM
"When will retailers jump on the iBeacon bandwagon? Push notification company Urban Airship hopes to make Apple's location-based system more relevant for retailers." CNET Reviews 7:57 AM
"Downtown LA Apple Store—Probably Not" ifoAppleStore 8:34 AM
"Apple Wins Best Mobile Tablet Award At The Mobile World Congress" AppAdvice 8:54 AM
"Fingerprint Security Is Convenient, but Not Flawless: The sensor brings convenience for entering passcodes and could encourage more people to lock their phones. But fingerprint security isn't foolproof." Techland 8:37 AM
"David Fincher Reportedly In Talks To Direct Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs Biopic For Sony" Cult of Mac 10:37 AM
"Smartphone wars shift from gadgetry to price" Reuters 4:00 PM
"This nanotech keeps your phone safe, even after a dunk in the drink" TechHive 10:58 AM
"BlackBerry CEO: We're readying a new flagship phone that will steal users away from Android, iPhone" BGR 10:05 AM
"Kaspersky charts surge in mobile banking malware" V3 9:36 AM
"IDC Spells Out a Gloomy Smartphone Future for Android OEMs" Patently Apple 3:41 PM
"Despite a Strong 2013, Worldwide Smartphone Growth Expected to Slow to Single Digits by 2017, According to IDC" Business Wire 9:22 AM
"Upcoming 4K Android tablet games could blow away anything you see on the iPad" BGR 3:47 PM
"4K gaming is coming to an Android tablet near you" The Verge 9:10 AM
"Samsung debuts new Exynos chips, questions linger on 64-bit plans" TechHive 8:37 AM
"Tab for Xmas, Mr Consumer? Yes please. And Mr Busin... NOPE: UK tab sales reach 1.5m in Q4... just 4,900 Windows 8 tabs sold" Channel Register 8:19 AM
"Mark Zuckerberg Defends WhatsApp's Price, Claims It's Worth More Than $19 Billion" AppAdvice 8:01 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"ACM 244: Apple Crashes MWC Party, Disney Cozies Up with iTunes Store" The Mac Observer 7:28 PM
"The Road to Macworld -Allison Sheridan on Avoiding Digital Disaster" MacVoices 1:31 PM
"Podcast: Bugs! (squashed and otherwise)" Macworld 9:35 AM
"Let's Talk Jailbreak 46: iOS 7 refined" iDownload Blog 8:34 AM
"Mac Pro 6-core review: $3999 Mac Pro is an impressive computer" Macworld 7:55 AM
"Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Apple iPhone 5s: Which has the edge on specs?" ZDNet 10:44 AM
"Portable Power Brick Juices All Your Gear [Review] Cult of Mac 2:26 PM
"LG G2 vs iPhone 5s smartphone comparison review: LG G2 is a bargain, the iPhone 5s is a great phone" Macworld UK 9:36 AM
"Pure Evoke D2 with Bluetooth: digital radio with wireless speaker connectivity" Macworld UK 10:06 AM
"Review: Lepow Moonstone 9000mAh Power Bank" iLounge 9:34 AM
"LaCie Fuel Is Much More Than a Run-of-the-Mill Portable" TechNewsWorld 8:24 AM
"Duracell Powermat Wireless Charging Case To The Rescue" Forbes 8:32 AM
"Pelican ProgearVault for the iPad Air: bring on the heavy armor" Apple Daily Report 7:40 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Think Your iPhone Is Secure? Find Out With ViaProtect" AppAdvice 3:48 PM
"Postcard lets you write once and share everywhere" iDownload Blog 10:59 AM
"Brian Cox's Wonders of Life Review: Exploring the wonders of the world, this is a fascinating app of discovery." 148Apps 8:54 AM
"CameraBag 2 Mobile adds high-quality vintage chic to your photos" The Next Web 10:05 AM
"Staff Picks: Screens is a portal into your Mac" Macworld 10:05 AM
"Dropbox: 7 Apps To Add On/Dropbox backs up your important files, but that's just a start. These apps work alongside the cloud service to boost security, streamline workflow, and more." InformationWeek 8:47 AM
"5 gorgeous iPhone apps you need to check out right now" BGR 10:37 AM
"Unclutter review: Utility provides simple solutions to everyday tasks" Macworld 8:31 AM
"Buffalo Wings Wants To Pick Up Where Flappy Bird Left Off" Cult of Mac 10:04 AM
"Appidemic: The Sandbox for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch" TechnologyTell 8:02 AM
"Threes review: A superbly addictive and well-executed iPhone puzzle game" Macworld UK 8:20 AM
"Twist your way through a labyrinth of rooms in Oquonie" iDownload Blog 8:34 AM
"PixelTV Review: Simple yet creative, PixelTV is an app all about creating moving images from pixels." 148Apps 3:48 PM
"Calculords Review: By combining math and more traditional collectible card game mechanics, Calculords has stumbled upon a winning formula." 148Apps 12:57 PM
"Kahuna Review: Kahuna is a tightly-focused strategic game for two. Quick and challenging board games don't come much better." 148Apps 10:37 AM
"Trolls vs Vikings Review: An appealing game, Trolls vs Vikings loses out due to a plethora of in-app purchases clouding the way." 148Apps 2:25 PM
How-To/Tutorial
"So you've soaked your phone: What should you do next?" ZDNet 10:44 AM
"PadGadget's DIY Project Spotlight: Leather and Sugru Magnetic iPad Stand" PadGadget 9:09 AM
"How To Send Directions To Your iPhone From Apple Maps For Mac" Macgasm 8:08 AM
"How To Use Siri With Remember The Milk" Apple Gazette 8:01 AM
Tips
"Bad Battery Life & a Warm iPhone After iOS 7.0.6 Update? That's Easy to Fix" OS X Daily 1:00 PM
"Cassandra: Packaging your Own Web Favourites on iOS Devices" eXtensions 10:00 AM
"iPad or laptop: Which is right for you?" Macworld 7:58 AM
"Rumor: iWatch Will Not Monitor Blood Glucose But 'Healthbook' App Still Could" AppleBitch 12:52 PM
"Glucose Sensing Likely Too Challenging to Include in First-Generation iWatch" MacRumors 10:59 AM
"Why the iWatch won't measure glucose levels" Network World 7:40 AM
"Apple's iPhone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy S5" Mac 360 7:38 AM
Non-Apple
"Hands-on with Samsung's Tizen OS: An impressively capable Android clone/Samsung's Android backup OS is surprisingly viable. The big problem is apps." Ars Technica 7:39 PM
"A Long Tail of Whales: Half of Mobile Games Money Comes From 0.15 Percent of Players" Re/code 6:14 PM
"'Starlog' magazine archives let you revisit the making of sci-fi classics" The Verge 5:30 PM
"VSCO Grid Wants to Be a Museum" Pixel Envy 5:21 PM
"What is the perfect size for a smartphone?" BGR 2:26 PM
"Hands-on with Samsung's Tizen OS: An impressively capable Android clone" Ars Technica 1:02 PM
"Android Curveball: LG G Flex Review" HotHardware 11:04 AM
"Is 2014 the year you cut the cord to cable and satellite?" BetaNews 10:05 AM
"ReactOS... A Windows Compatible Alternative OS" Low End Mac 10:04 AM
"Samsung Galaxy Note Pro review: Android's bid to replace Windows in the office" PCWorld 8:37 AM
"Smile! The Samsung Galaxy S5's 16-megapixel camera is pretty good so far" CNET Reviews 8:32 AM
"Could the Netflix-Comcast deal actually improve net neutrality? The real hurdle to net neutrality is broadband capacity, not the risk of preferential treatment." Fortune 8:14 AM
Humor/Cartoons
"If 'Her' Took Place in 1995 [Video] Mashable 8:09 AM
"Dell Receives Contracts Worth Up to $22 Billion for IT Services from GSA and Homeland Security" Dell 10:48 AM
"NRC Selects Dell Services to Install On-Premises Cloud Solution to Meet Stringent Federal Requirements, Reduce Costs, Improve User Experience" Dell 10:47 AM
"Dell, NetSuite Partner on Cloud-Based ERP Solutions" Enterprise Apps Today 10:48 AM
"Dell & NetSuite team up on cloud" Cloud Pro 10:48 AM
"Dell, Agfa HealthCare Partner on EHR Imaging" eWeek 10:48 AM
"Dell delivers secure mobile access for BYOD with SonicWall release" V3 10:48 AM
"Can HP Jumpstart Enterprise Windows Tablets? Apple rules today's workplace tablet scene, but HP sees an opportunity for its new Windows 8.1 business slates, introduced this week at Mobile World Congress." InformationWeek 10:41 AM
"Do Lenovo and Hewlett-Packard Prove PC's Still Have Room to Grow?" Kapitall Wire 10:42 AM
"HP Awarded Cybersecurity Contract By Dept. Of Homeland Security" RTTNews 10:43 AM
"Microsofties Ponder Fate of Mark Penn in the New Nadella Regime" Re/code 8:38 PM
"Microsoft Could Slash Windows Phone Licensing Fees By Up To 70% To Take On Low-Cost Androids" TechCrunch 10:37 AM
"Elop to Lead Devices and Studios at Microsoft: This Means Xbox" AnandTech 7:59 AM
"Microsoft will keep the Lumia name for ten years, but Nokia brand in doubt: Microsoft has licensed the Lumia brand for ten years and will keep the name alive once it completes its acquisition of Nokia." CNET Reviews 7:57 AM
"No word yet on IBM job cuts expected Wednesday" Albany Times Union 10:51 AM
"Tech Stocks: LinkedIn, Zulily continue to drive tech gains/Online professional-networker rises after upgrade and Internet stocks advance" MarketWatch 10:39 AM
"Dow, S&P 500 Close Little Changed as Wal-Mart Dominates Gains" TheStreet 4:04 PM
"Wall Street Mixed Despite Upbeat Data" FOXBusiness 4:04 PM
"U.S. Stocks Rise Slightly: S&P 500 Retreats From Record Territory" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:04 PM
"Is Google Worth As Much As Exxon?" 24/7 Wall St. 2:24 PM
"Asia Markets: Asian shares little moved; Tokyo falls on firmer yen/Japanese stocks moved lower on Wednesday, as a firmer yen weighed on the market, while Australia was trading just above the break-even mark." MarketWatch 8:41 AM
"Europe Markets: European stocks pull back from six-year highs/European stock markets headed south on Wednesday, with earnings reports and broker action weighing on several shares. Heavyweight Seadrill Ltd. dropped after a downgrade, and Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA fell on earnings, while Airbus Group NV rose after results." MarketWatch 8:41 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:54 PM
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