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MacSurfer's Archive: Thursday, February 27, 2014
 

 

 
Apple/Macintosh
  • "Apple must fight back against Google" ["Google is near an all-time high. Apple is not. Of course, it is ridiculous to expect Apple CEO Tim Cook to completely live up to the legacy of Jobs. Nobody could do that. But investors hoping that Cook would at least keep the company's innovative spirit alive have legitimate reasons to be concerned."]  CNNMoney 9:28 AM
  • "Apple is Fortune's 'most admired' for 7th year in a row: The company still shines brightest in the eyes of its peers."  Fortune 8:16 AM
  • "World's Most Admired Companies" ["Top 50 rank: 1"] Fortune 8:08 AM
  • "World's Most Admired Companies" [Full List: Apple #1] Fortune 8:08 AM
  • "Citi paints not-so-pretty picture for Apple's iPad, future market: Citi says Apple headed for rough weather in 2014 as tablet market growth collapses."  CNET News 8:18 AM
  • "Apple's e-book appeal: Toss out the verdict, or give us a new judge" Fortune 9:29 AM
  • "Europe invites Apple, Google to discuss 'in-app' purchases"  Reuters 8:35 AM
  • "Apple to Google Face EU Pressure to Limit Kids' App Sales" Bloomberg 10:05 AM
  • "Apple, Google to answer EU questions on 'freemium' apps" CNET News 8:57 AM
  • "The European Union is grilling Apple and Google about free-to-play apps" The Verge 2:29 PM
  • "Korea Fair Trade Commission clears Samsung's use of standard-essential patents against Apple"  Foss Patents 8:07 AM
  • "South Korea allows Samsung to continue use of SEPs in litigation, rejects Apple complaint" AppleInsider 8:19 AM
OS X
News
  • "Apple ends security updates for Snow Leopard: If you're reading this on a Mac, there's a one-in-five chance you're not getting security patches anymore." CNNMoney 10:05 AM
  • "1 in 5 Macs now wide open to malware attacks" BGR 8:18 AM
  • "Apple slams shut TEN code execution holes in QuickTime on Windows" The Register 8:05 PM
  • "Mac Update Fixes the SSL Vulnerability and More" Apple Gazette 8:18 AM
  • "Bitcoin Stealing Mac Malware Spreads to Pirated Versions of Angry Birds" The Mac Observer 5:07 PM
  • "OS X Trojan Steals Bitcoins Through Cracked Versions of Programs Like Angry Birds" Mac|Life 8:11 PM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
  • "Mac owners report OS X 10.9.2 update breaks AirPlay functionality" AppleInsider 9:17 PM
  • "Fix stalled safe-boot with OS X Mavericks update: The recent OS X 10.9.2 update fixes a persistent Safe Mode bug for some, but there are alternative approaches to this issue for those still affected." CNET Reviews 4:36 PM
  • "OS X 10.9 Mavericks is the hot discussion topic currently, with more experiences and notes today about Apple's 10.9.2 update (plus a few other Mavericks notes): Server copy failures with Windows (SMB) networking; Disk Utility oddities; unwanted changes in Mail, AppleScripts, bookmarks, etc.; printing problems and recovery; update problems; bug with dual optical drives; a TechToolPro problem; plus positive experiences; a permissions repair tool; Chrome vs. Safari speed and more." MacInTouch 4:28 PM
  • "Resolving systemStats CPU Usage Issues Causing Sluggishness in OS X" OS X Daily 1:15 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
  • "OS X Mavericks 10.9.2: Using FaceTime Audio on a Mac" Computerworld 10:13 AM
  • "OS X Mavericks: Blocking iMessage Contacts on the Mac" The Mac Observer 12:39 PM
  • "How to set a song as an iPhone ringtone: Make custom alert ringtones/Here's how to turn any song into a ringtone in iTunes on your Mac, edit it to the right length, then set it as a custom ringtone on your iPhone." Macworld UK 2:21 PM
  • "How to Solve Your iPhoto Auto Launch Issues by Checking Your Preference Files" The Mac Observer 8:17 AM
  • "How To Block People Through iMessage" AppleBitch 1:58 PM
  • "Unclutter And Organize Apps In The Mac's Menubar With The ReArranger" Mac 360 8:02 AM
  • "Cheap: Use A Mac To Erase Backgrounds On A Photo" McSolo 8:02 AM
  • "Snail Mail: Alive And Well On The Mac" Mac 360 8:02 AM
  • "Free: How To Download HD Videos From YouTube To Your Mac" Mac 360 8:05 AM
Press Releases
  • "Look, ma, I'm Googling with no hands in Chrome's latest Beta" VentureBeat 1:15 PM
  • "Phlo for Mac is Now Free - Type Once and Search Everywhere" prMac 8:35 AM
  • "Muse Templates Pack - The New Collection of Adobe Muse Website Templates" prMac 8:35 AM
General Interest/Potpourri
  • "How Apple, the NFL and other big businesses helped kill the Arizona bill"  Washington Post [Free Registration Required] 8:04 PM
  • "How Apple Products Are Dominating The Legal Profession [Report] Cult of Mac 8:39 AM
  • "Right Wing Think Tank Wants Apple to Disclose Sustainability Costs" The Mac Observer 3:59 PM
  • "ICYMI: Deploying Apple devices in business and schools just got easier" Macworld 10:49 AM
  • "Apple Makes It Easier To Manage iOS Devices In Enterprise, Education" AppAdvice 8:38 AM
  • "Sony chief: Apple is 'missing out' by updating iPhone just once per year" iDownload Blog 8:17 AM
  • "What's the deal with Apple's new Arizona sapphire plant? Whatever it plans to do with all that crystal-growing capacity, it will likely come out ahead." Fortune 9:34 AM
  • "Factory scene changes for iPhone workers in China but their budgets are tight" PCWorld 8:57 AM
  • "Apple is getting serious about enterprise solutions for iOS" TUAW 8:35 AM
  • "Pistorius investigators meet Apple over iPhone" Associated Press [Free Registration Required] 10:05 AM
  • "When Carl Sagan sued Apple ... TWICE" TUAW 8:17 AM
  • "Adobe drives consistency across rich-content mobile apps and websites" Canadian Reviewer 8:38 AM
  • "These Are The Fabulous Rides Of Sir Jony Ive" Cult of Mac 8:39 AM
  • "Steve Jobs statue: Ones and ohs and oh noes – it's pointing at us" The Register 8:17 AM
Non-Apple News
  • "British Spies Said to Intercept Yahoo Webcam Images" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 9:27 PM
  • "Netflix engineers experiment with bump-based video sharing and sleep tracking" Engadget 8:43 PM
  • "California court says drivers can read maps on their phones" The Verge 8:12 PM
  • "Calif. Court Rules Drivers Can Read Cellphone Maps" Associated Press 8:10 PM
  • "California Appeals Court Rules State Law Doesn't Prohibit Driver Use of Smartphone Maps" MacRumors 8:10 PM
  • "Bill Legalizing Phone Unlocking Moves Forward: The House of Representatives passed a bill this week to once again legalize the unlocking of cell phones for use with multiple carriers: but the bill's future is far from certain." Techilicious 4:07 PM
  • "Smart Locks Expected To Be $3.6 Billion Slice Of Smart Home Pie" Forbes 12:22 PM
  • "House Passes Cellphone Unlocking Bill Packed with Disappointment" The Mac Observer 10:06 AM
  • "No, Google's Sundar Pichai Didn't Say Android's Openness Makes It Less Secure" TechCrunch 8:55 PM
  • "Google's Sundar Pichai: Android not designed to be safe, would target Android too if he were making malware" 9to5Mac 10:03 AM
Publications/Podcasts
  • "Live @ 10 PM ET - Apple's security issue, XBox One grievances and update" Insanely Great Mac 8:02 PM
  • "Engadget HD Podcast 387 - 2.27.14" Engadget 4:04 PM
  • "Joe Kissell Takes Control of Apple Mail" MacVoices 12:39 PM
Hardware/Software
  • "Some Early Mac Pro Orders Won't See Promised February Delivery" MacRumors 2:59 PM
  • "Apple Details Touch ID, 'Secure Enclave' In Updated Online Security Document" AppAdvice 8:37 AM
  • "Apple Explains Exactly How Secure iMessage Really Is" TechCrunch 4:19 PM
  • "Apple launch iSpy certification scheme for snooping devs: iBeacon branding rolled out to world+dog" The Register 8:17 AM
  • "Apple iPhone 6 could feature a larger quantum dot super screen" Pocket-lint 9:34 AM
  • "Horrendous Apple 'Keylogger' Flaw Lets Hackers See Everything You Do On Your iPhone" Business Insider 9:28 AM
  • "Understanding Apple's New Deployment Programs"  Fraser Speirs 8:53 AM
  • "iOS Users Are at Risk — Update Your iPhone ASAP!" Geek Sugar 9:29 AM
  • "PowerBook 2400c: Frequently Asked Questions" Low End Mac 8:05 PM
Apple Patent Applications
  • "Apple Invents Self-Healing Coatings to Prevent Display Artifacts" Patently Apple 8:20 AM
  • "Apple Reveals Macs with Superior FaceTime Lighting & In-Air Hand Gesturing Controls" Patently Apple 8:02 AM
  • "Apple Invents a Cosmetic Inspection System to keep iDevices Blemish Free and Revisits their Standalone Camera Patent" Patently Apple 9:34 AM
  • "Apple patent filing involves auditioning tools for Final Cut Pro X, iMovie" Apple Daily Report 8:20 AM
  • "Apple working on ways for Mac OS X, iOS devices to share resources more easily" Apple Daily Report 8:21 AM
  • "Apple looks into wireless power for computing devices using NFMR" Apple Daily Report 8:20 AM
  • "Apple files for a patent for a 'Video manager for a portable multifunction device" Apple Daily Report 8:20 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
  • "GeoBee Challenge HD by National Geographic For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $1.99)" Apple Sliced 8:25 AM
  • "Vycloud (Weather) For iPhone Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:25 AM
  • "PipeRoll 3D For iPhone Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 8:25 AM
  • "iPad Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:07 AM
  • "13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:07 AM
  • "MacBook Air Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:07 AM
  • "PadGadget Daily App Deal – 14 iPad Apps on Sale" PadGadget 8:32 AM

Reviews/How-To/Tutorials/Tips
Reviews
  • "A User's Joyful Reaction to Apple's Late 2013 21.5-inch iMac" The Mac Observer 3:14 PM
  • "Galaxy S5 or iPhone 5s: Which phone should you get?" iMore 8:31 AM
  • "Galaxy S5 vs iPhone 5S specs comparison" The Inquirer 8:35 AM
  • "Samsung Galaxy S5 vs. Apple iPhone 5s: Spec sheet showdown" Gigaom 2:48 PM
  • "Thunderbolt docks review: The best way to connect your MacBook to your other devices" Macworld 8:19 AM
  • "Review: StarTech Thunderbolt Docking Station" MacNN 2:59 PM
  • "BookBook wallet case for iPhone review" iMore 8:09 PM
  • "Jackery Leaf battery case for iPhone 5 review" TechnologyTell 2:27 PM
  • "Review: Inateck BTSP-10 Bluetooth Mini Speaker" Run Around Tech 8:35 AM
  • "$100-headphone review: What does a Benjamin get you?" Macworld 8:26 AM
  • "Review: Pad & Quill's Field Bag is designed for those who like nice things" 9to5Mac 1:47 PM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
  • "Documents 5 Brings iOS 7 Update, New 'Add-On' Features for Inter-App Communication" MacStories 8:26 AM
  • "Review: Documents 5.0 for iOS is an even more powerful solution for managing your files on the go" 9to5Mac 8:37 AM
  • "Documents 5 gets even more powerful with Readdle apps integration" iDownload Blog 10:03 AM
  • "RoomScan Pro: One would be forgiven for thinking RoomScan Pro was something of black magic. The ability to create automatic room plans is great, but one should be aware of its approximate measurements." 148Apps 1:16 PM
  • "UpWord Notes Review" Mac|Life 1:19 PM
  • "Brian Cox's Wonders of Life review: Great content, but needs better presentation" CNET Reviews 8:17 PM
  • "Wonders of Life for iOS takes you on a spellbinding tour of planet Earth" The Next Web 8:36 AM
  • "Rainly iPhone App Review - Clean and Simple Weather Data" Tapscape 8:35 AM
  • "Review: Lots of innovations beyond iOS and Android" Associated Press 8:17 AM
  • "Choosing An iPad Writing App -The 'Book Mystique" MacPrices 8:07 AM
  • "Appidemic: Abducted for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad" TechnologyTell 8:18 AM
  • "How to tell a unique story with Web Journals in iPhoto for iOS" The Next Web 10:50 AM
  • "Beyond Space Review: Beyond Space's gameplay is good, but its production values are out of this world." 148Apps 9:28 AM
  • "Out There Review: Out There is quite an interesting interstellar adventure, but the sheer level of randomness might turn off some players." 148Apps 8:37 AM
  • "Disco Zoo Review: Disco Zoo provides more NimbleBit-style simulation fun, even if NimbleBit only published the game!" 148Apps 2:27 PM
  • "Sago Mini Ocean Swimmer Review: Explore Sago Mini Ocean Swimmer alongside Fins the fish for a delightful interactive romp in the ocean." 148Apps 10:49 AM
  • "Royal Revolt 2 Review: Fun yet sometimes frustratingly slowly paced, Royal Revolt 2 is a conflicting reverse tower defense game, and not one for those who despise freemium elements." 148Apps 12:22 PM
How-To/Tutorial
  • "Remove Provisioning Profiles from an iPhone to Stop the Expiration Alert" OS X Daily 8:11 PM
  • "How To Change iOS 7 Keyboard To Any Color Of Your Choice" Redmond Pie 5:08 PM
  • "How to activate Siri without pressing a button" TUAW 10:49 AM
  • "How to Get an App Refund From Apple" Tuts+ 8:26 AM
Tips
  • "Adjust iPhone LED Flash Light Intensity Using Gestures In Control Center" AddictiveTips 8:18 AM
Analysis/Commentary/Editorial/Opinion
  • "Why did Apple's Touch ID elicit paranoia while Samsung's Galaxy S5 flies under the radar?" TUAW 9:38 PM
  • "This Example Of Steve Jobs' Manic Intensity In 1977 Shows Why Apple Became Great" Business Insider 4:39 PM
  • "Picking the ugliest Apple desktop computer of all time" TUAW 4:06 PM
  • "Is Tim Cook 'blowing it' by not acquiring more companies?" TUAW 2:28 PM
  • "Samsung Galaxy S5 gets waterproof: Should iPhone 6 do the same?" iMore 2:25 PM
  • "Steve Jobs Rejected The First Medical App In 1977" Forbes 10:49 AM
  • "The Macalope: Future shock" Macworld 10:05 AM
  • "What Lego has in common with Apple: The blockbuster box office results for The Lego Movie underscore the Danish construction-toy company's success. And it shares a key quality with Apple: one that more companies should emulate." Fortune 10:05 AM
  • "Apple isn't dead yet: Maybe MWC wasn't so great for Google, after all" Daily Ticker 10:03 AM
  • "EU demanding 'concrete answers' from Apple and Google regarding in-app purchasing concerns" iDownload Blog 9:34 AM
  • "Even Apple's iPhone 5c advertising is ugly" TUAW 9:28 AM
  • "Five features the iPhone 6 'must have to stay in the game'" BGR 8:53 AM
  • "Former Apple director: the original iPhone 'was not a great phone, it was an OK phone'" iDownload Blog 8:36 AM
  • "Another good reason for using an iPhone instead of an Android device? mobile banking malware" Apple Daily Report 8:20 AM
  • "Apple retains title of 'most admired' company for 7th straight victory" AppleInsider 8:19 AM
  • "It's AAPL schizophrenia time: most admired company; institutions bailing; tablet growth falling" 9to5Mac 8:19 AM
  • "The Cloud: Secure? Or, Not? The Future? Or, Not? Or, More Than It's Worth?" Mac 360 8:05 AM
  • "Samsung's Galaxy S5: Shooting For Apple's Crumbs" PixoBebo 8:05 AM
Non-Apple
  • "Nintendo is taking the Wii and the DS offline on May 20th" BGR 2:49 PM
  • "Python and Ruby on Rails are 'cool' Web 2.0 languages, but are they here to stay?" The Next Web 2:47 PM
  • "How mobile apps could chip away at Microsoft's Office empire" BGR 1:47 PM
  • "Jonny Evans: So WhatsApp, Facebook? At the heart of the $19B WhatsApp acquisition may be Facebook's continuing desire to take over your mobile phone" Computerworld 1:19 PM
  • "How to battle Android bloatware without rooting your device" BGR 10:03 AM
  • "How Not To Be A Glasshole, Part 2" TechCrunch 9:34 AM
Press Releases/Products/Public Relations
  • "8 Apps for Practicing Yoga Anywhere" Mac|Life 8:17 PM
  • "Google Hangouts 2.0 is here with iOS 7 design, iPad optimization, animated stickers, and more!" iMore 8:11 PM
  • "Google Redesigns Hangouts For iOS, Adds Video Messages And Animated Stickers" TechCrunch 8:11 PM
  • "Beta.ey Smartphone Solar Charger on Indiegogo Focuses and Tracks Sunlight" The Mac Observer 8:01 PM
  • "Horse Races Now for iOS keeps you up to date with the latest racing info" TUAW 4:39 PM
  • "The BroApp 'Relationship Wingman' App is on its Way to iOS, and it's a Little Brotesque" 148Apps 2:59 PM
  • "The Whistle Activity Tracker For Dogs Will Be Available At PetSmart Later This Week" AppAdvice 2:46 PM
  • "Tony Hawk and Activision are Bringing Another Pro Skater to the App Store" 148Apps 2:29 PM
  • "Shake Your Animal Booty With Addictive Disco ZooCult of Mac 2:24 PM
  • "Moov isn't just a fitness tracker — it's a fitness coach" iMore 1:48 PM
  • "The Best-Selling App Home Design 3D Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary on iPhone/iPad" Business Wire 1:24 PM
  • "Dish Explorer for iPad can now recommend shows and turn on your TV" Engadget 1:19 PM
  • "Tethercell – Take 'Charge' of your Batteries" Coolest Gadgets 1:15 PM
  • "Sorry, shredders: Tony Hawk's new game is a mobile-only affair" Engadget 1:15 PM
  • "McGraw-Hill Offering Educational Books for Free in March to Celebrate March into Literacy Month." 148Apps 12:09 PM
  • "LEGO Legends of CHIMA Online Comes to iPhone, iPad" The Mac Observer 10:59 AM
  • "Documents 5 by Readdle creates the file ecosystem you've always wanted" iMore 10:03 AM
  • "Instapaper Gets Send to Kindle Functionality, Improved AirPlay Integration, More" iClarified 10:03 AM
  • "'Out There' is a lonely, lovely space survival game" The Verge 9:29 AM
  • "Yarr, Me Hearties, The Voyage Is Available Now For iOS" AppAdvice 9:28 AM
  • "Emulsio 2, powerful video stabilization app for iOS" Creaceed 9:08 AM
  • "Realmac Clear -Free for 24 hours" eXtensions 11:00 AM
  • "Realmac Software Makes Clear Free For 24 Hours" Cult of Mac 8:57 AM
  • "Spears Vs. Savages: Action Arena Spear-Em-Up One Spear Savage Launches On iOS" AppAdvice 8:53 AM
  • "God Of Light Rethinks The Physics Puzzle Game [Video] Cult of Mac 8:38 AM
  • "TowerMadness 2: Because There's Always Time for Another Tower Defense Game" Apple Gazette 8:38 AM
  • "Photo Transfer WiFi 2.0 Introduces Dropbox Support" prMac 8:57 AM
  • "Ensemble - The iOS App Suite For Vacationing With Friends And Family" prMac 8:35 AM
  • "Raisinboy unveils Happy Nerd for iOS and Android" prMac 8:35 AM
  • "Doctor Braces Kids Game Recently Released by GameiMax" prMac 8:34 AM
  • "Malay Bilingual Dictionary And Translator Released for iPhone, iPad" prMac 8:34 AM
  • "Cookie Finders for iOS - Challenging Puzzle Game about Cookies" prMac 8:34 AM
  • "Caveboy Escape Breaks Out On iTunes, Google Play and Blackberry World" prMac 8:34 AM
  • "BaBaBear Boom is an Adventure Filled with Epic Battle Bosses & More" prMac 8:34 AM
  • "Cool Running: Gear and Gadgets for Runners" TechNewsWorld 8:32 AM
  • "Discover awesome new wallpapers for your iPhone and iPad — every week!" iMore 8:32 AM
  • "Letterorites is a typing-based game, and we've taken the boring part of word-based games out! Your goal is to defend your base from letters coming towards it as meteorites. Levels get increasingly more difficult and the game brings unlimited fun and challenge, as you keep on improving until you break the records in all the stats, locally and around the world (via Google Play Game Services). Think you can type fast and accurate? Take the Letterorites challenge! It is also educational and is the best typing-practice you will ever experience!" Creations D-MagiK 8:21 AM
  • "9-Line for iPhone/iPad" ["At first you can play in three different modes with 3, 4 or 6 players. In any case you'll have 36 cards to play. First turn makes a player with a Nine of Diamonds, next player can make his move with Eight of Diamonds, Ten of Diamonds or Nine of any other suite. Next player can choose a lower than the lowest card at the table, or higher than the highest. The game ends when some player have no cards at his hand."] Orange Cap Games 8:06 AM
Computer Industry
  • "Microsoft Chairman Says Company Must Focus Under Nadella" Bloomberg 8:42 PM
  • "Microsoft culture must change, chairman says" Fortune 1:46 PM
  • "Microsoft's monetization dilemma: Bundling's not all it's cracked up to be/Summary: If and when Microsoft makes Windows 8 free, how will it monetize it if so many of its core services and key apps are built-in for no extra charge? Let the experiments commence." ZDNet 11:22 AM
  • "Windows 7, XP vulnerabilites rose in 2013, security firm finds: Secunia analyzed reported vulnerabilites in the top 50 most-used software products" Computerworld New Zealand 7:20 AM
  • "Microsoft Promises High-Quality Apps on Windows 8.1, Wants to Remove Clones" Softpedia 8:18 AM
  • "Microsoft: Windows 8.1 Is the Best Windows XP Alternative" Softpedia 8:18 AM
  • "Microsoft: The New Direction Of The Devices Segment" Seeking Alpha 7:14 AM
  • "Dell gambles solid server sales for NetSuite's riches: Shooting SaaS means more dosh, it hopes" The Register 8:12 AM
  • "HP Delivers Under Meg Whitman's Guidance" Seeking Alpha 7:16 AM
  • "Hewlett-Packard Wins DHS Cybersecurity Deal" Zacks 4:06 PM
  • "Is Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) Stock A Great Combo of Value and Growth?" Zacks 8:21 AM
  • "Intel kills SSD overclocking, unleashes its fastest-ever consumer drive: It's talking up RAID configurations to achieve 1Gbps+ performance" Computerworld 8:13 AM
  • "Intel unveils industrial virtualisation solution: An industrial revolution" TechRadar UK 8:13 AM
  • "Intel SSD 730 Series: Enthusiast Class Storage" HotHardware 1:32 PM
  • "Relax, Intel Is Doing Just Fine In Tablets" Seeking Alpha 2:29 PM
  • "IBM Software Vulnerabilities Spiked In 2013: Most code flaws still involve non-Microsoft products, and overall patching speed has improved, study presented at RSA conference finds." InformationWeek 10:32 AM
  • "IBM CEO Rometty touts Watson mobile app challenge: Moves to attract developers of mobile consumer and business apps in move to make IBM's Watson supercomputer a success" Computerworld 7:21 AM
  • "IBM laying off up to 25 percent of 'hardware' division: Big Blue confirms it's commencing workforce cuts, but declines to put a number on the job losses. A source tells CNET the layoffs entail up to 25 percent in the Systems and Technology group." CNET News 8:09 PM
  • "IBM workforce cuts raise questions about pact with New York: NY Gov. Cuomo says state has deal with IBM to preserve jobs, but questions arise about what the pact really means" Computerworld 4:08 PM
  • "IBM Confirms Layoffs Amid Hiring: IBM cuts workers even as it hires for cloud computing and Watson initiatives." InformationWeek 1:45 PM
  • "IBM's megabrain Watson to make mobe, slab apps smarter? Not so fast" The Register 8:17 PM
  • "Oracle pulls 100 workers from Cover Oregon project" Associated Press 8:11 PM
  • "What To Expect From Oracle In 2014?" Forbes 8:17 AM
  • "Cisco's $8 Billion Debt Sale Bolsters U.S. Cash While Adding Value Through Share Buybacks" Seeking Alpha 8:08 PM
  • "Lenovo Plays Switzerland in Battle Between Microsoft and Google" Re/code 11:12 AM
  • "The party's over: IDC predicts sharp decline in smartphone market growth, with no replacement in sight" ExtremeTech 8:08 AM
  • "There Is Now A Samsung Store In Nearly Every Best Buy Store" TechCrunch 7:50 AM
  • "Samsung: We're working on 64-bit chips for this year/The company also has an integrated apps processor/LTE chip in the market and is considering doing more on the modem side, an executive from the Korean giant's chip business tells CNET." CNET Reviews 7:50 AM
Finances (Click heading for current Apple Stock price.)
Apple News
  • "Apple Annual Shareholder Meeting Takes Place Friday Morning" The Mac Observer 8:03 PM
  • "Investors underweight on Apple: Pro" CNBC 5:11 PM
  • "Don't Be Surprised If Apple's CFO Announces His Retirement At The Shareholder Meeting" Forbes 2:48 PM
  • "Morgan Stanley: Big investors' stake in Apple is at a 5-year low/Meanwhile, institutional ownership of Amazon, Google and Microsoft are near record highs." Fortune 9:28 AM
  • "Just How Big Was Apple's $14 Billion Buyback?" Forbes 8:36 AM
  • "Apple Leads Notable Short Interest Moves" Seeking Alpha 8:31 AM
Industry News
  • "Tech Stocks: Workday, TiVo help lead tech rally/Reaction to upbeat earnings fuels gains across tech sector" MarketWatch 1:39 PM
  • "S&P 500 finishes at record closing high" CNNMoney 4:11 PM
  • "S&P Closes on Record High as Yellen Reiterates Supportive Policy; Ukraine Seeks Aid" TheStreet 4:11 PM
  • "Stock Futures Dip as Ukraine Tensions Mount" FOXBusiness 8:26 AM
  • "S&P 500 Closes at a New Record: Benchmark Index Turns Higher For the Year" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:12 PM
  • "Asia Markets: Asian shares mixed ahead of Yellen's testimony/Asian markets were mixed on Thursday, ahead of U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen's testimony to the Senate, while shares in Qantas Airways plunged after the airline swung into a loss." MarketWatch 8:27 AM
  • "Europe Markets: European stocks fall; Ukraine, data, Yellen in focus/Stock movers: Veolia Environnement, Royal Bank of Scotland, WPP, Man Group/European stocks market staged broad-based losses on Thursday amid increased political tension in Ukraine, and a raft of economic data and U.S. Federal Reserve speeches could add to the volatility." MarketWatch 8:27 AM
  • "Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading" Associated Press 8:13 PM
  • "Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 8:13 PM
  • "Midday Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at 1 p.m." Associated Press 1:40 PM

 
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