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David Pogue: ‘Alexa+ Is a Buggy Embarrassment’
David Pogue: ‘Alexa+ Is a Buggy Embarrassment’
Link to: https://pogueman.substack.com/p/alexa-is-a-buggy-embarrassment
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Paul Thurrott Reviews the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2
Paul Thurrott Reviews the HP OmniBook Ultra 14, With Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2
Link to: https://www.thurrott.com/mobile/copilot-pc/340107/hp-omnibook-ultra-14-snapdragon-x2-review
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Hacker News Thread on OpenAI’s ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’ Post
Hacker News Thread on OpenAI’s ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’ Post
Link to: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49164649
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★ OpenAI Responds to Apple’s Lawsuit and Motion for Preliminary Injunction: ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’
OpenAI Responds to Apple’s Lawsuit and Motion for Preliminary Injunction: ‘Apple Is Getting This Wrong’
A blog post is an unusual way to respond to a high-stakes lawsuit, but OpenAI is an unusual company. A few snippets from their post, and some commentary.
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Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case
Apple Seeks Preliminary Injunction Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case
Link to: https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/apple-seeks-preliminary-injunction-against-openai-trade-secrets-case-2026-08-04/
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John Ternus Has Rehired Former Hardware VP Laura Legros
John Ternus Has Rehired Former Hardware VP Laura Legros
Link to: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/03/apple-john-ternus-hiring-retired-vp/
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The Information on Apple’s Unusual Use of iCloud for Confidential Work
The Information on Apple’s Unusual Use of iCloud for Confidential Work
Link to: https://www.theinformation.com/articles/apple-icloud-policy-fueled-employee-leaks-ahead-openai-suit?rc=jfy0lk
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Om Malik’s Final Essay: ‘The Myth, the Mythos and the Man’
Om Malik’s Final Essay: ‘The Myth, the Mythos and the Man’
Link to: https://om.co/2026/06/07/the-myth-the-mythos-and-the-man/
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★ Why Apple Requires a Cellular Account Through a Big Three Carrier to Lease an iPhone
Why Apple Requires a Cellular Account Through a Big Three Carrier to Lease an iPhone
For many years now, part of the co-marketing agreements between Apple and the Big Three is Apple agreeing to require a postpaid account with a Big Three carrier for all “special” iPhone financing deals, including the old iPhone Upgrade Program and the new Apple Upgrade leasing.
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Truth Social Launches Paid Early Access to Trump Posts
Truth Social Launches Paid Early Access to Trump Posts
Link to: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/01/nx-s1-5912219/trump-truth-social-access-insider-trading
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Boris Cherny on Trying to Get Claude Code to Rewrite the Claude App
Boris Cherny on Trying to Get Claude Code to Rewrite the Claude App
Link to: https://www.ycrootaccess.com/p/boris-cherny-building-claude-code
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The Differences Between the New ‘Apple Upgrade’ and the Old ‘iPhone Upgrade Program’
The Differences Between the New ‘Apple Upgrade’ and the Old ‘iPhone Upgrade Program’
Link to: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-upgrade-vs-iphone-upgrade-program-here-are-the-key-differences/
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Apple Says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ Isn’t for Users Who Miss Payments in New Apple Upgrade Program
Apple Says iOS 27 ‘Restricted Mode’ Isn’t for Users Who Miss Payments in New Apple Upgrade Program
Link to: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/apple-says-ios-27-restricted-mode-isnt-for-new-upgrade-program-leases/
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