"Apple is about to kickstart an arms race in music streaming" Business Insider 8:19 AM
"The Watch" ["Even more remarkably, this tasteful minder is offered not to a fortunate few but to millions of people of average means. In the true sense of technological democratization, Apple Watch is a phenomenon for mass consumption."] asymco 8:40 AM
"Apple takes a slow, steady route with smartwatch sales" IDG News Service 4:00 PM
"Apple and IBM say big data will save lives" Computerworld 8:07 AM
"IBM and Apple want to share how you are with others" BBC 1:57 PM
"Apple to share data with IBM's Watson Health Cloud service" V3 8:22 AM
"Apple, IBM jump into bed for health data love in" The Register 8:07 AM
"Apple Buys Israeli Camera-Technology Company LinX: Companies had been discussing acquisition price of about $20 million" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:00 PM
"Report: Apple acquires Israeli camera tech firm LinX for estimated $20M" 9to5Mac 1:56 PM
"Apple Buys LinX, A Camera Module Maker Promising DSLR-Like Mobile Performance" TechCrunch 4:01 PM
"Artist Britto Sues Apple, Design Firm Over Use of Art, Style" Associated Press 8:14 AM
"Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference Kicks Off June 8 at San Francisco's Moscone West: Developers Can Apply for Tickets Now & Millions Worldwide Can Watch Sessions Streamed Live" Apple 7:58 AM
"Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference Kicks Off June 8 at San Francisco's Moscone West" Business Wire 7:58 AM
"Apple to show 'the future of iOS and OS X' at WWDC June 8-12" AppleInsider 8:25 AM
"Apple's WWDC Kicks Off June 8: Expect details about iOS 9 and the next-gen Mac OS X at Cupertino's Worldwide Developers Conference, set for June 8." PC Magazine 10:18 AM
"Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Is June 8-12" TechCrunch 9:27 AM
"Apple announces WWDC 2015 dates: Mark your calendars for June 8-12" Macworld 9:41 AM
"Apple's WWDC 2015 Scheduled for June 8 through 12" The Mac Observer 8:24 AM
"Apple announces WWDC 2015 for June 8-12" iDownload Blog 8:45 AM
"Apple Announces ResearchKit Available Today to Medical Researchers" Apple 1:07 PM
"Apple Announces ResearchKit Available Today to Medical Researchers" Business Wire 1:07 PM
"Apple opens ResearchKit platform to healthcare professionals" ZDNet 12:40 PM
"Apple's ResearchKit is now available to all developers and medical professionals" The Next Web 12:40 PM
"Apple's ResearchKit is here; now open your iPhone and say 'Ah'" IDG News Service 4:00 PM
"Apple releases ResearchKit open source development kit to medical researchers" GeekWire 12:41 PM
"Medical app developers can now include ResearchKit in their apps" iMore 12:40 PM
"If a watermark doesn't appear in a transcoded file: In some situations, a source file might not transcode correctly in Compressor 4.2. Learn why this might happen and how to fix the issue." Apple Support 8:27 PM
"Mac Basics: Preview app views and edits images and PDFs/Preview makes it easy to view and edit Portable Document Files (PDFs) and popular image files including JPEG, TIFF, and PNG." Apple Support 8:27 PM
"Adobe Patches Flash Flaw Targeted by Exploit in the Wild" Intego 4:05 PM
"Yosemite discussions dig into user interface issues involving 'focus' and control manipulation, plus 10.10.3 update issues, Spaces, Time Machine, more about Photos, Safari issues, bluetooth glitches and more." MacInTouch 8:37 AM
"Application discussion continues on Apple's new Photos app vs. the abandoned Aperture and iPhoto apps: feature differences, migration and compatibility issues, performance, photo libraries and media management, etc." MacInTouch 8:37 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Review: Photos, Apple's Replacement for iPhoto" ["I've been testing the new Photos app on two different Macs, and I consider it a big improvement over iPhoto. It's faster, easier to use, and has a more modern feel."] Re/code 8:03 AM
"Cassandra: Wringing Hands over Photos and the Eventual Retirement of Aperture" eXtensions 12:04 PM
"Photographs and Metadata on iOS and OS X -Part 2: Applications on the Mac (Bangkok Post, Life)" eXtensions 8:00 PM
"How well does Outlook 2016 run compared to Outlook 2011?" MacTech Magazine 12:42 PM
"Rare functional Apple I computer up for auction on eBay, 10% of sale price goes to charity" AppleInsider 8:01 PM
"Apple Showing Netflix And Hulu The Financial Love To Bolster Apple TV" Digital Trends 8:34 AM
"Apple Watch May Be Winning the Hype Battle, but Samsung's Galaxy S6 Is Off to a Strong Start: The two products, which hit stores on the same day, are competing for mind share and your wallet" Bloomberg 8:38 AM
"How Apple Pay revolutionizes payments security and what it means for the payments industry" Business Insider 12:41 PM
"Lots of Apple Watch Listings on eBay Are Attracting Zero Bids" Time 10:20 AM
"Foxconn engaged in selling second-hand iPhones via subsidiary in China, says report" DigiTimes 8:15 AM
"Foxconn is buying up to 60,000 used iPhones per day to sell in China" Cult of Mac 8:28 AM
"Chinese Apple Pay launch delayed by stalled bank negotiations, maybe UK too" 9to5Mac 8:17 AM
"Apple reportedly struggling to close Apple Pay deals with Chinese banks and UnionPay" iMore 8:22 AM
"No sale for Apple Pay support in China.... yet" ZDNet 8:46 AM
"The big reveal: road-testing the Apple Watch at Salone del Mobile 2015" Wallpaper 4:02 PM
"Apple Watch to make special appearance at 2015 Salone del Mobile in Milan" AppleInsider 6:20 PM
"Apple banned selfie sticks at its next event" Business Insider 8:38 AM
"Rare Apple-1 computer surfaces on eBay" The Inquirer 8:40 AM
"After comparing Apple to Hitler, Chinese company reveals Le Superphone" The Verge 8:15 AM
Non-Apple News
"FCC's revolving door: Former chairman leads charge against Title II/Michael Powell and Tom Wheeler switched places and prepare for battle." Ars Technica 6:29 PM
"EU regulators set to file antitrust charges against Google: The other shoe finally drops on a five-year investigation" The Verge 4:40 PM
"Google's wireless service plans take shape in leaked app" The Verge 9:26 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"TMO Daily Observations 2015-04-14: Watson Health Cloud, Hoping for Apple Watch Failure" The Mac Observer 3:58 PM
"Let's Talk iOS 077: Living at the Apple Store" iDownload Blog 8:23 AM
"Apple Granted 44 Patents Today Covering the iPad Smart Cover Magnetic Assembly and More" Patently Apple 8:34 AM
"Future iPhones might automatically broadcast IM-style operating status data to contacts" AppleInsider 8:09 AM
"Apple works on better method for dealing with incoming iPhone calls" AppleDailyReport 8:06 AM
"iOS devices could remind you to pick up your laundry when you're near the cleaner (and more)" Apple Daily Report 8:35 AM
"Apple looks to improve panoramic image creation on your iPhone" Apple Daily Report 8:52 AM
AppleCare/Helps
"Using 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac: Learn which Mac computers can use 4K displays and Ultra HD TVs. Also learn what the requirements are and how to set up and adjust the display or TV." Apple Support 8:27 PM
"Mac computers that can use an Apple USB SuperDrive or MacBook Air SuperDrive: With an Apple USB SuperDrive or MacBook Air SuperDrive, you can play or burn both CDs and DVDs. Use the table below to determine if your computer can support the Apple USB SuperDrive or MacBook Air SuperDrive." Apple Support 8:27 PM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Today's Top iPhone /iPad /Mac App Freebies And Price Drops" Apple Sliced 12:04 PM
"Fleksy Keyboard -Fast, Custom Typing For iPhone/iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 12:04 PM
"Network LED For Mac Is Free Right Now (Previously $2.99)" Apple Sliced 12:04 PM
"Would Steve Jobs Have Liked the New Biography? I Don't Think So: From my days at Apple, I knew Steve pretty well. Here's my take on the Schlender-Tetzeli bio." Medium 8:40 PM
"Andy Hertzfeld Weighs In on Battle Over Steve Jobs's Legacy" The Mac Observer 8:39 PM
"How Apple Pay assists you even when you encounter third-party credit card fraud" Apple World Today 4:06 PM
"Will Apple be able to clean up its Apple Watch launch date mess in time?" BGR 4:02 PM
"Apple's Reintroduction to IBM's Supercomputers Will Pay Off" The Mac Observer 3:52 PM
"Marvel stars battle each other in amusing 'Avengers Family Feud'/Survey says this may be the funniest gathering of the 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' cast members ever. Watch them battle it out in a game of 'Family Feud' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'" CNET 9:19 PM
"Intel CEO expects PC market to shrink in 2015" VentureBeat 5:52 PM
"Intel sees plenty of innovation left in PCs" ZDNet 5:04 PM
"Intel's slowdown in PC business offset by growth in data centers: The chipmaker reports first-quarter revenue is mostly flat, though it does see a slight rise in income." CNET 6:30 PM
"Intel, Altera acquisition plans fail" EE Times Asia 6:29 AM
"Intel: Moore's Law will be more relevant in the next 20 years than the past 50/'You ain't seen nothing yet,' says firm" The Inquirer 8:38 AM
"Intel Earnings: 2 Metrics Management Will Have To Answer For" Seeking Alpha 9:14 AM
"Edward Jones Is Wrong About Intel" Seeking Alpha 9:14 AM
"Intel's latest investment could make holodeck-like experiences a reality" VentureBeat 11:11 AM
"Microsoft acquires mobile BI vendor Datazen" ZDNet 12:55 PM
"Microsoft enhances business intelligence offerings with acquisition of Datazen" GeekWire 12:55 PM
"Microsoft readies new mobile, cloud-centric 'PowerApps'" ZDNet 12:55 PM
"Microsoft launches Skype for Business, will automatically update Lync 2013 and Lync Online users" VentureBeat 9:14 AM
"Skype for Business is Now Generally Available" Thurrott 10:29 AM
"Skype For Business Begins Rolling Out Publicly Today" TechCrunch 10:55 AM
"Project Spartan Shows Up on Window 10 Preview for Phones" eWeek 6:45 AM
"Windows vulnerability could allow compromise, but Microsoft says not very likely" Neowin 6:46 AM
"Windows vulnerability can compromise credentials: An old flaw in Windows can still be exploited, according to Cylance" IDG News Service 6:42 AM
"Microsoft warns of SQL Server 2005 end of life as Windows Server 2003 cut-off looms" V3 8:05 AM
"Microsoft warns of another end of life as Windows Server 2005 hits three-month mark: It never rains but it pours" The Inquirer 11:17 AM
"Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will launch with Windows 10 this Summer" Tracy and Matt 7:46 AM
"HTC closely working with Microsoft for a Windows 10 device" Windows Central 7:51 AM
"IBM Positions Itself as Large Broker of Health Data: IBM partners with Apple, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic to form Watson Health data venture" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:57 AM
"IBM forms new health data analytics unit, extends Apple partnership" ZDNet 7:24 AM
"IBM and Apple to use Watson's big data to find the cure: One off the wrist could find a cure for cancer" The Inquirer 7:29 AM
"Softbank's Supercomputer Solution for Call Centers Is Elementary: Watson" WSJ Blogs 7:56 AM
"IBM, FujiFilm Demonstrate Record Tape Storage Density" eWeek 6:45 AM
"Woman takes on IBM and loses $150,000 in return-to-work case" Sydney Morning Herald 7:50 AM
"HP Helion: We haven't left the open cloud space/NYT quote was misinterpreted, apparently" The Inquirer 9:13 AM
"Hewlett-Packard Sort Of Denies It's Abandoning Public Cloud" Forbes 7:54 AM
"HP confirms commitment to the Helion cloud, despite what it said" V3 8:06 AM
"HP rivals Intel 750 series with Z Turbo Drive G2 PCIe NVMe drive: Delivers four times traditional SATA SSD performance at a similar cost" The Inquirer 7:29 AM
"HP turns Omen gaming laptop into a mobile workstation" ZDNet 8:17 AM
"HP Updates Z Workstation, Display Portfolio" eWeek 8:38 AM
"Intel unveils Broadwell desktop CPU with Iris Pro graphics at GDC 15" ZDNet 7:46 AM
"Dell boosts scale-out NAS FS8600 and Fluid File System to v4" ComputerWeekly 7:37 AM
"Dell has a Linux version of its sleek XPS 13 laptop" Engadget 8:28 PM
"Nvidia playing wait and see on AMD's Radeon" Fudzilla 7:45 AM
"Rumors Suggest Amd Is Eyeing A Comeback With Its New 16-Core Chip" Digital Trends 7:47 AM
"Cisco Systems Receives 'Positive' Rating from Piper Jaffray (CSCO)" The Legacy 7:45 AM
"Oracle To Dethrone SaaS Leader Salesforce By Year's End" Pymnts.com 7:51 AM
"Cyber Crime Still on the Rise, Using Nine Basic Attack Methods" Re/code 6:50 AM
"Europe faces 800,000 shortfall in skilled ICT workers by 2020" V3 8:06 AM
"The $5 Billion Race to Build a Better Battery: Young companies staked by big backers are challenging fossil fuels with new ways to hold sun and wind power in the $50 billion energy storage market." Bloomberg 8:13 AM
"H1-B Visa Applications Exceeded 230,000 This Year: Overall, the USCIS received 233,000 H-1B visa applications this year, and the agency will grant 65,000 of them. However, several groups noted that the lack of H-1B visas is limiting the potential for greater global competitiveness in the US." InformationWeek 8:17 AM
"Samsung, Nvidia may collaborate on 14nm GPUs — but on what type of silicon?" ExtremeTech 1:35 PM
"U.S. Stocks End Higher: Energy companies lead broader market" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:41 PM
"Asia Markets: Hong Kong stocks snap eight-day win streak amid profit-taking/Hong Kong stocks declined on Tuesday, retreating from a seven-year closing high, as investors took some profit after eight straight sessions of advances." MarketWatch 8:20 AM
"Europe Markets: European stocks may break winning streak, but Alcatel zooms up on merger talk/European stocks lost ground Tuesday following five sessions of gains, but Alcatel-Lucent SA shares outperformed, jumping as the French telecommunications-equipment company talks for a possible buyout by Nokia Corp." MarketWatch 8:21 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:57 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 6:31 PM
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