"Hollywood, Apple Are Said to Mull Rental Plan, Defying Theaters" ["Some of the biggest proponents, including Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures, are pressing on in talks with Apple Inc. and Comcast Corp. on ways to push ahead with the project even without theater chains, the people said. After months of negotiations, the two sides have been unable to arrive at a mutually beneficial way to create a $30 to $50 premium movie-download product."] Bloomberg 8:13 AM
"Apple, Hollywood May Defy Theaters With Rental Plan" Bloomberg Video 6:36 PM
"Apple mulls pricey early movie rentals right after theater debut/The deal sounds familiar: $50 for a rental two weeks after theatrical debut." Engadget 9:21 AM
"Apple and Hollywood said to continue talks around early digital movie rentals" TechCrunch 1:58 PM
"Why Apple Is Entering the Original Programming Business" Market Realist 8:31 AM
"Apple Says Drivers, Not Phones, Cause Texting Crashes" Law360 [Subscription Required for Full Article] 8:47 AM
"Apple's Siri latest target in string of natural language patent lawsuits" AppleInsider 6:56 PM
"Apple's ARKit could be huge for virtual car showrooms and online sales" TechCrunch 8:30 AM
"Apple's Tim Cook on track to land $90m bonus amid iPhone 8 excitement" Telegraph 8:34 AM
"Hacker claims to have decrypted Apple's Secure Enclave, destroying key piece of iOS mobile security/iOS users beware: A hacker has just published a decryption key for the Apple Secure Enclave, which is responsible for processing Touch ID transactions." TechRepublic 10:37 AM
"Apple won't release a fix for Secure Enclave's exposed decryption key" iDownload Blog 10:37 AM
"Apple's impenetrable security chip is penetrated by hacker" Cult of Mac 10:47 AM
"Apple Watch shipments expected to reach 15 million in 2017" DigiTimes 7:40 AM
"Apple Watch suppliers say shipments expected to reach 15m this year, 20m next" 9to5Mac 8:12 AM
"Apple Watch shipments will reach new highs in 2017" Cult of Mac 8:06 AM
"Apple might wind up shipping a ridiculous 15 million Apple Watches by the end of the year" Mashable 1:44 PM
"Apple leases big Santa Clara buildings, launches construction" San Jose Mercury News [Free Registration Required] 8:12 AM
"New Apple videos explain how iOS 11 and its multi-tasking features work on the iPad" TechCrunch 8:12 AM
"Apple just released 6 videos showcasing new iPad features in iOS 11" Mashable 8:30 AM
"Apple posts mini video tutorials detailing drag and drop, Dock & other iOS 11 iPad features" iDownload Blog 9:21 AM
"Today in Apple history: 'Misunderstood' iPhone ad wins Emmy" Cult of Mac 8:34 AM
Non-Apple News
"New malware masquerades as a ride-sharing app" TechCrunch 8:08 PM
"Congressmen Ask Federal Watchdog to Investigate FCC Cyberattack" Inside Sources 2:51 PM
"Android O, Google's response to Apple's iOS 11, will be revealed next Monday amid solar eclipse" AppleInsider 1:44 PM
"Xiaomi's Mi Mix 2 may have even smaller bezels" The Verge 9:34 AM
"FCC Pledges Openness -- Just Don't Ask To See Complaints" Wired 8:06 AM
"Women in cybersecurity push for cultural shift" CNET 7:41 AM
"Electronic Frontier Foundation speaks out in favor of free speech after neo-Nazi websites are blocked" BetaNews 8:44 AM
"EFF warns blocking neo-Nazi sites may threaten free speech" Engadget 7:41 AM
"Secret chips in replacement parts can completely hijack your phone's security: Booby-trapped touchscreens can log passwords, install malicious apps, and more." Ars Technica 7:40 AM
"Wisconsin Assembly Approves $3 Billion Tax Package for Foxconn" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:40 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"The Dalrymple Report: iPhone photography with guest Shawn King" The Loop 4:11 PM
"Happy Hour Podcast 133 | LTE Apple Watch doubts, controversial iOS 11 icons and Apple's TV ambitions" 9to5Mac 4:04 PM
"Apple's Secure Enclave Encryption Key Revealed, Apple Music Content Investment -TMO Daily Observations 2017-08-18" The Mac Observer 1:16 PM
"Apple's 'cop button' won't keep your iPhone safe from the police" The Next Web 8:48 AM
"The pros and cons of a cellular Apple Watch: Do we really need an Apple Watch with LTE? We address the rumors with a pros and cons list." Macworld 8:12 AM
"Architizer Asks—Which is Best Laptop for Architects: Mac or PC?" Architosh 8:04 AM
Non-Apple
"How to use your Google Voice or Project Fi number for outgoing Google Home calls" 9to5Google 6:56 PM
"GoDaddy and Google just hate site decision is the start of a slippery slope" Mashable 4:11 PM
"Even with a notch, the Essential Phone's screen is stunning" Mashable 5:45 PM
"Essential phone review: Groundbreaking but flawed" VentureBeat 8:47 AM
"Coming August 19: Gene Steinberg meets Bob 'Dr. Mac' LeVitus and TidBITS Managing Editor Josh Centers, this week on The Tech Night Owl LIVE!" The Tech Night Owl LIVE 9:24 PM
"TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'Data Wing'" Touch Arcade 8:08 PM
"Untether Released for HomeDepot Jailbreak of 32-Bit Devices [iOS 9.1-9.3.4] [Video] iClarified 6:56 PM
"Slack for iOS Gains Quick Replies for Notifications" MacStories 6:56 PM
"'Shadow Fight 2: Special Edition' Launches as Planned on Android, iOS Version Delayed Until Next Week" Touch Arcade 5:45 PM
"32-Bit Games 'Plants Vs Zombies', 'Peggle Classic', and 'Solitaire Blitz' Are Gone From the App Store" Touch Arcade 1:58 PM
"D-Pad calc - The Best Watch Calculator for Apple Watch" prMac 1:57 PM
" The Schoolsky Apple-I: Take a byte of Apple Computer history with this rare vintage computer from 1976." Charity Buzz 11:34 AM
"Norton Core Secure Wi-Fi Router Now Available to U.S. Consumers" MacPrices 10:22 AM
"Apple silently kills off some colors for iPhone, iPad & Apple Watch accessories" AppleInsider 10:37 AM
"Some official Apple accessory colors seemingly being quietly discontinued in run-up to new models" 9to5Mac 9:21 AM
"Yes, there is a charging dock for your AirPods case" iDownload Blog 8:48 AM
"The iOS-compatible Awair: Glow helps deal with in door air pollution" Apple World Today 7:56 AM
"Thanks, Consumer Reports, but Microsoft Surface products are still awesome" Mashable 9:47 AM
"Windows 10 S release date, news and features" TechRadar UK 12:30 PM
"Microsoft reveals Azure Event Grid" BetaNews 8:45 AM
"Windows 10 security: After Kaspersky fight, Microsoft talks up its case for Defender" ZDNet 8:15 AM
"IBM Can Provide At Least An 8% Annual Return Going Forward" Seeking Alpha 9:21 AM
"CNBC's Dominic Chu reports on IBM CEO Ginni Rometty's statement to the company on the disbanding of the Strategic & Policy forum." CNBC Videos 4:09 PM
"4 Reasons Why I Love HP Inc. Stock" The Motley Fool 9:20 AM
"HP enlists creative and scientific community to help imagine life on Mars" Creative Review 9:19 AM
"Exclusive: Watch the big hedge funds roll their Apple dice" Apple 3.0 [Subscription Required for Full Article] 9:35 AM
Industry News
"Stocks end lower; Dow, S&P 500 book 2nd weekly loss in a row and Nasdaq logs 4th: Dow hobbled by Nike drop after Foot Locker earnings" MarketWatch 4:13 PM
"Stocks Fight, But Close Lower; This Healthcare Play Leads S&P 500" Investor's Business Daily 4:12 PM
"A midday rally fades as sporting goods stocks are penalized" Associated Press 4:12 PM
"U.S. Stocks Decline in Quiet Trading: Indexes rise briefly following reports that White House chief strategist Steve Bannon was leaving" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:11 PM
"Nikkei slumps to 3-month low as Asian markets dip: An attack in Barcelona, in which at least 13 people died, as well as political uncertainties in the U.S. and simmering geopolitical tensions had nervous investors shifting their money from global risk assets to safer havens." MarketWatch 7:59 AM
"European stocks sell off after deadly terrorist attack in Barcelona: Spanish stocks slumped Friday, as part of a wider selloff across European markets a day after terrorists killed at least 13 people in the heart of Barcelona." MarketWatch 11:47 AM
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