"Welcome to the iUniverse: Forget hardware. Apple's next big 'product' might be another ecosystem." CNET 9:15 PM
"Apple Paying Less Than $500 Million for Beats Music Streaming Service: Company Paying More Than $2.5 Billion for Beats Electronics in $3 Billion Deal" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 8:05 AM
"Beats me: Everyone posits a theory on Apple's $3B deal/Beats acquisition is a Rorschach inkblot test for anyone who follows Apple, asserts analyst" Computerworld 7:57 AM
"What the Beats Deal Says About Apple: It Loves Tastemakers" New York Times [Free/Paid Registration Required] 3:54 PM
"Steve Jobs would have done Apple-Beats deal: Isaacson" [Video Report] CNBC 8:35 AM
"Isaacson: Steve Jobs would have done Beats deal/Steve Jobs biographer says that the Apple founder would have bought Beats." Fortune 7:52 AM
"Dr. Dre's Next Episode: Apple Inc./The iPod maker is purchasing Beats Electronics and founders Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are moving into executive offices in Cupertino." [Video Report] Forbes 9:21 AM
"Apple dances to new tune with Beats deal" PhysOrg 8:00 AM
"Tim Cook Is Doing Just Fine, One 'Incremental' Step at a Time" TheStreet 8:35 AM
"Pandora in the Crosshairs as Apple Boosts iTunes Radio" ["In a move that strikes at the heart of Pandora's advertising business, iTunes Radio is expected to enable locally targeted advertising later this year, according to ad buyers who have spoken to Apple. Apple may begin promoting iTunes with 'house ads' on its iAd mobile advertising network, an unusual move for the company."] The Information 12:12 PM
"Apple Reports on Its Sources of 'Conflict Minerals': Company Believes Most of Its Sources of Four Minerals Comply With Standards" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:56 AM
"Apple discussing iPhone payments service with high-profile retail brands" 9to5Mac 8:15 AM
"Apple Must Face E-Book Price-Fixing Trial Before Appeal" Bloomberg 8:31 AM
"Appeals court denies Apple bid to delay e-books damages trial" IDG News Service 7:55 AM
"Apple Denied Stay in Ebook Antitrust Damages Trial" The Mac Observer 10:13 AM
"Four ways Apple could have the 'best' product pipeline ever: From the obvious upgrades to the bold and daring." Fortune 12:11 PM
"Apple hits new 'Beats' ahead of WWDC: Odds are on home-related services for Apple's developers conference" MarketWatch 8:34 AM
"Apple's 'plans' to automate our smart homes examined, iHome could be the next big thing" Macworld UK 8:06 AM
"Apple's New Finance Chief Maestri to Get $1 Million Annual Salary" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 6:27 PM
"OS X Yosemite could be unveiled at WWDC on Monday" iDownload Blog 5:30 PM
"WWDC 2014 banners suggest the name OS X Yosemite" iMore 5:29 PM
"Apple Streams WWDC Platform State Of The Union, Design Awards To Developers For The First Time" TechCrunch 11:38 AM
"Future OS X Names Could Include Sequoia, Mojave, Sonoma and Ventura" MacRumors 4:01 PM
"How Did Apple's Australian iCloud Hack Happen?" Gizmodo Australia 8:00 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Mavericks discussion includes Apple Mail issues and experiences; FileMaker compatibility tips and notes; more about a DiskWarrior/disk in use glitch; Disk Utility for cloning; and other notes." MacInTouch 8:30 AM
"Parallels 9 update doesn't fix OS X 10.9.3 black screen bug" MacWindows 8:06 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Ask the iTunes Guy: Special tagging issue" Macworld 7:44 AM
"Music is hot, iPad is not as Apple gathers developers" USA Today 7:56 PM
"Apple grows carrier partners to 323 worldwide, up 15% since last October" AppleInsider 7:47 AM
"Apple's added 36 new iPhone carriers in 7 months" iDownload Blog 9:21 AM
"Goodbye to All That: Today Is Katie Cotton's Last Day at Apple" Re/code 6:50 PM
"Handicapping the iPhone 6 opportunity: What does Apple's 'installed base' - iPhones currently in use - tell us about the iPhone's next opportunity?" Kantar Worldpanel 8:19 AM
"Apple hires 200 Chinese security men to catch leakers" Cult of Mac 8:05 AM
"iPhone 6 Leaks: Apple task force will try to stop iPhone leaks" BGR 8:14 AM
"iPad Sales Faltering Under Phablet Competition And Longer Replacement Intervals" MacPrices 10:12 AM
"Apple's Eco Efforts Continue With Leaf Curtain In Its Upcoming Japan Store" AppAdvice 7:49 AM
"Japan Apple Store Goes One Step Further in Going Green" Apple Gazette 7:48 AM
"How to Watch the WWDC 2014 Keynote, Live" Tuts+ 8:06 AM
"Apple's classic comedy duo: Steve Jobs and Phil Schiller" TUAW 9:21 AM
"Ballmer, Sterling Trust Reach $2 Billion Pact for Clippers" ["Ms. Sterling received four offers for the franchise. They included a $1.6 billion bid from entertainment mogul David Geffen, who is working with Guggenheim Partners, Oprah Winfrey and Laurene Powell Jobs, the wife of late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. There was also a $1.2 billion offer from billionaires Antony Ressler and Bruce Karsh, who were joined by former NBA star Grant Hill."] WSJ.com 8:14 AM
"Steve Jobs' widow competes with Steve Ballmer for L.A. Clippers" Cult of Mac 8:04 AM
"Steve Ballmer outbids group including Laurene Powell Jobs for ownership of LA Clippers" AppleInsider 8:13 AM
"Healthbook, HealthKit, and iResearch Names Revealed in Trademark Filings" MacRumors 8:57 PM
"Is This The Back Cover For Apple's Bigger, 4.7-Inch iPhone 6?" AppAdvice 7:49 AM
"Is This the Back of the iPhone 6?" Gizmodo 8:00 AM
"The iPhone 6 could have a glowing Apple logo on the back" Cult of Mac 8:04 AM
"New iPhone 6 leaked photos show redesigned component" BGR 8:47 AM
"iPhone 6 Caught On Camera Running iOS 7?" G for Games 7:59 AM
"Apple confirms iOS 8 presence at WWDC with Moscone banners" MacNN 2:51 PM
"Apple's iOS 8 side-by-side multitasking not yet ready: report: The feature is reportedly destined for iOS 8 but won't be shown at next week's WWDC, says a New York Times tech reporter." CNET 10:12 AM
"This striking iOS 8 concept reinvents the homescreen: Widgets and fresh icon design show a new way forward for Apple" The Verge 8:45 AM
"New 'iOS Blocks' Concept Video Imagines How Widgets Could Work On The iPhone And iPad" TechCrunch 9:15 AM
"Report: Microsoft's Own Smart Watch Will Sync With iOS Devices" AppAdvice 7:50 AM
"Multiple User Concept For iPad [Video] RazorianFly 8:22 AM
"Future Apple multi-touch screens may offer physical feedback" Apple Daily Report 7:41 AM
"Apple looks to improve Video output in iMovie, Final Cut Pro X" Apple Daily Report 7:41 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"DoOdlE DumMieS For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 7:43 AM
"Tilt to Live 2: Redonkulous For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $2.99)" Apple Sliced 7:43 AM
"Gloomlogue (Photography) For iPhone Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 7:43 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:40 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 7:40 AM
"Bounden Review: Bounden is an odd title that probably won't entertain 'casual' dancers for long, but experienced (and patient) dancers should get a kick out of it." 148Apps 12:13 PM
"Netwars – The Butterfly Attack Review: Incorporating interactive elements and promising new forms of media to explore, Netwars - The Butterfly Attack is an interesting take on the interactive graphic novel." 148Apps 8:10 AM
"Litely Review: Litely is an app that is easy on the eyes but is lacking in substance." 148Apps 3:27 PM
"The Sinister Fairground Review: Spooky thrills abound in this adventure gamebook with more focus on puzzles than most." 148Apps 9:15 AM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to Make Animated GIFs on iPhone Easily with GifMill" OS X Daily 6:51 PM
"Here's How to Be Forgotten By Google" Mashable 8:08 AM
"How to make the stock Camera app more minimal" iDownload Blog 8:15 AM
"How to create and manage shared Photo Streams on iPhone and iPad" iMore 7:50 AM
Tips
"PadGadget's Best of iPad Tips: How to use AirDrop" PadGadget 2:28 PM
"Terrific new iPhone tweak lets you launch Siri with your voice" BGR 12:12 PM
"Lock your iPhone's camera into black and white" Macworld 7:44 AM
"Does iOS have anywhere surprising left to go? We've heard that iOS 8 will be announced at WWDC and we've heard rumors of what will be announced, but there's not much left on our most-wanted list to cross off." CNET 9:15 PM
"Luca Maestri officially succeeds Peter Oppenheimer as Apple's CFO and Senior VP" 9to5Mac 8:59 PM
"Luca Maestri officially begins work as Apple's new CFO" iDownload Blog 8:58 PM
"Does iOS have anywhere surprising left to go? We've heard that iOS 8 will be announced at WWDC and we've heard rumors of what will be announced, but there's not much left on our most-wanted list to cross off." CNET 7:59 PM
"Let's Leave Apple's Tim Cook Alone for Awhile" The Mac Observer 6:51 PM
"Why There's Still Plenty of Smartphone Growth Left" The Motley Fool 6:22 PM
"Are Beats By Dre Headphones Any Good?" Lifehacker 7:59 PM
"Tech Retrospect: Apple's new Beats and Google's new autonomous ride/Apple made a big acquisition this week. Could Beats possibly be worth $3B? Also, a new driverless car from Google, a new superphone from LG, and mankind's latest great hope for space travel from SpaceX." CNET 2:29 PM
"Walter Isaacson: Steve Jobs Would Have Supported Beats Acquisition" MacRumors 12:10 PM
"Isaacson: Steve Jobs would have done Beats deal" MacDailyNews 11:26 AM
"Did Apple save Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine just in time? 'By 2013 Beats Electronics was a distressed business by any standard.' -- PrivCo's Sam Hamadah." Fortune 11:38 AM
"Will Apple Take Down Sirius XM?" Seeking Alpha 9:21 AM
"The Real Reason Apple Bought Beats: Addiction" TechNewsWorld 9:21 AM
"At Apple, the Beat goes on" ["It mostly an amazing admission that iTunes Radio has been a failure, which is true. And it is an admission of sorts that the iTunes download business is dying."] Forbes 7:55 AM
"Think Beats, Iovine, Dre Excite? Apple's WWDC 2014 Beckons" Tapscape 7:39 AM
Non-Apple
"How to fix Firefox on Windows hanging on exit and not restarting" Network World 9:18 PM
"I Just Spent A Week With A Surface Pro 3 -- What's Hot And What's Not" Forbes 8:58 PM
Humor/Cartoons
"Comic: Lucky, the littlest Google self-driving car" Macworld 8:11 AM
"Coming May 31: Gene Steinberg meets Jeff Gamet from The Mac Observer, CNET's Cheapskate, Rick Broida, and Bob 'Dr. Mac' LeVitus, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 5:24 PM
"iON Bond: A Game That Deserves A Wholly 'Positive' Review" AppAdvice 12:10 PM
"This New Jailbreak Tweak Banishes The Music App's 'Complete My Album' Button" AppAdvice 9:22 AM
"Kabam And Lionsgate Partner To Create 'The Hunger Games' Mobile Game" PRNewswire 8:52 AM
"Google Play Music iOS app updated with editable playlists and more" 9to5Mac 8:47 AM
"Disney Karaoke: Frozen. Now On iPad." RazorianFly 8:45 AM
"PadGadget's Flashback Friday: The Wizard of Oz Game" PadGadget 8:23 AM
"Improved BBM for iOS due soon: easier sign up and friending, new emoticons and more" iDownload Blog 8:15 AM
"The Guardian launches personalized iOS 7 app" TechnologyTell 8:08 AM
"XtremePush Launches ibeacon Technology at RDS Stadium Dublin" Business Wire 7:57 AM
"Ios Region announces Urdu Keypad 2.0 for iOS" prMac 4:02 PM
"Salt & Pepper: A Physics Game is here! Get it today" prMac 3:29 PM
"Create beautiful art cards with Art Cards - Van Gogh for iPhone and iPad" prMac 7:43 AM
"EG Team introduces Eggs Boom 1.0 for iOS - An All-Original New Game" prMac 7:43 AM
"Ouch Potato - Crazy Couch Taxi game released for iOS and Android" prMac 7:43 AM
"ZEZ 2.0 - A Cat and his Rocket Fist - Reborn as premium game" prMac 7:43 AM
"Lumena - The Impossible Rhythm Game is Free on iOS" prMac 7:43 AM
"Desktop Ghost Makes Hiding Files on your Messy Desktop Easy" prMac 7:43 AM
"Announcing Alti for iOS - A Beautiful Altimeter and Compass App" prMac 7:43 AM
"Mockingbird Development releases Balloon Buffoon for iOS" prMac 7:42 AM
"To Do Checklist - Convenient Service for Sharing On-Location Reminders" prMac 7:42 AM
"JaVu - Hear Your City Speak - Now Free on the App Store" prMac 7:42 AM
"Microsoft and Salesforce strike cloud partnership: Microsoft Corp. and Salesforce.com Inc., late Thursday announced a partnership integrating some of their enterprise products and, presumably, easing the burden of those businesses that are customers to both vendors. The agreement will let Windows and Windows Phone 8.1 customers access Salesforce from their Windows devices. The two companies will create new interoperability between Salesforce and Microsoft's Office 365." MarketWatch 9:13 AM
"The Morning Download: Salesforce-Microsoft Deal Could Ease Integration Woes" WSJ Blogs 9:13 AM
"Why Jim Cramer Thinks Microsoft Deal Explains Tech Market" TheStreet 11:40 AM
"Microsoft Chief Satya Nadella Discuss 'Post-Post PC Era'" Maximum PC 11:38 AM
"Microsoft Engineering Teams Do Have A Say In Future Windows Version" UberGizmo 11:38 AM
"Surface Pro 3: A brilliant, quirky, nearly flawless laptop replacement/Summary: Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 is a gorgeous piece of hardware, hugely improved from its predecessors. It's not for everyone, but is it right for you?" ZDNet 9:53 AM
"Cramer: Salesforce-Microsoft works for both" CNBC 9:16 AM
"Fund Manager Captures Big Dividends in Microsoft, Las Vegas Sands" TheStreet 9:15 AM
"Intel unveils new tech for self-driving cars/Summary: Intel has unveiled a new family of hardware and software products aimed at helping to drive the evolution of self-driving cars within the automotive industry." ZDNet 12:02 PM
"Intel Positioned to Perform: An Exclusive Interview with John Pitzer, a Managing Director, Global Technology Strategist, Technology Sector Head and Semiconductor Analyst for Credit Suisse Group" The Wall Street Transcript 9:23 AM
"Intel unveils new tech for self-driving cars/Summary: Intel has unveiled a new family of hardware and software products aimed at helping to drive the evolution of self-driving cars within the automotive industry." ZDNet 8:01 AM
"Are Microsoft, Oracle And Ibm Failing The Business Intelligence Market?" Computer Business Review 12:23 PM
"Oracle avoids usual lock-in strategy for its OpenStack development" Search Oracle 12:22 PM
"Oracle shoves aside NoSQL upstarts with smart 'Fabric' tech: Open source 'MySQL Fabric' brings FREE high availability and auto-sharding to massive DB farms" The Register 12:22 PM
"Oracle launches database scalability service MySQL Fabric/Summary: MySQL Fabric is designed to make scaling and the managing of MySQL databases simpler for the enterprise." ZDNet 12:21 PM
"Oracle's Larry Ellison Shows Why Paying the Founding CEO Is Tricky Business" WSJ Blogs 12:21 PM
"Oregon governor wants to sue Oracle over healthcare site debacle" Gigaom 9:26 AM
"Cloud is useful but not for everyone: Oracle" PC Advisor 12:18 PM
"Cisco Systems Inc. Targets the Internet of Things With 700 New Products -- Is It Enough?" The Motley Fool 9:27 AM
"NICTA sells cloud data protection firm to Unitrends/Summary: Unitrends has bought NICTA's cloud technology firm, Yuruware, for its patent-protected technology to give its customers data protection flexibility." ZDNet 8:00 AM
"Cracking the Cloud Conceptions/Summary: What is the biggest misconception about the cloud? I will be at SAPPHIRE NOW interviewing businesses to get the answer." ZDNet 7:57 AM
"Video conferencing, telepresence sales tank/Summary: Software and cloud-based video collaboration tools have opened up a big can of whoop ass on hardware-based video conferencing systems." ZDNet 9:52 AM
"Apple's stock at 52 week high following Beats announcement and impending WWDC" TUAW 2:51 PM
"Apple Stock Is Going Through The Roof As People Figure Out Just How Massive The iPhone 6 Launch Will Be" Business Insider 2:52 PM
"What will it take to ignite Apple's share price?" MarketWatch 2:29 PM
"Chart: Here's why Apple paid $3 billion for Beats Music" GeekWire 2:28 PM
"Apple Stock Reiterated As A 'Buy' By TheStreet Ratings Team" TheStreet 12:41 PM
"Apple broadens its appeal with Wall Street" CNBC 8:35 AM
"Apple price target raised to $720 at Goldman Sachs" MarketWatch 8:16 AM
"Apple Scores Three Analyst Price Hikes" 24/7 Wall St. 9:22 AM
"Apple Buys Beats, But What Does it Mean?" PRNewswire 8:52 AM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: Apple gains more support with conference on tap/Goldman Sachs raises price target to $720 a share ahead of annual conference" MarketWatch 4:01 PM
"Stocks hit another record, have a great May" CNNMoney 5:24 PM
"Stocks Mixed on Weaker Spending and Sentiment Results" TheStreet 11:12 AM
"Stock Futures Dip on Weak Consumer Spending Reading: U.S. stock-index futures slipped on Friday, with the S&P 500 poised to open slightly beneath record highs, as traders digested disappointing consumer spending data." FOXBusiness 11:11 AM
"U.S. Stocks End Mostly Higher: Dow, S&P 500 Close at Record Highs" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 5:25 PM
"Asia Markets: Asia stocks off, but Hong Kong up at month's end/Asia stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei snapping a six-day winning streak, while Hong Kong closed positive on the last trading day of May." MarketWatch 12:29 PM
"Europe Markets: Europe stocks score seventh week of gains/European shares slipped Friday, as shares of banking firm BNP Paribas SA and mining firms declined, but the region's equity index was holding to gains for the week as well as for the month." MarketWatch 11:09 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at the close of trading" Associated Press 5:26 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 5:26 PM
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