Foxconn struggles with space issues, Barron's offers two takes on Apple stock, and what the heck's going on with Twitter? All that and more from today's Observation Deck view. COVID Quarantine Requires Slow Hiring at Foxconn Zhengzhou Plant Foxcon…
Lees meerRecent opinions suggested Apple’s pledge to source chips from the TSMC plant in Arizona were little more than marketing spin. After a statement by the Taiwanese chipmaker's founder, those have less credibility. TSMC's founder says the new Arizona pl…
Lees meerDozens of people were reported injured Monday morning after an SUV crashed into an Apple Store. At the Derby Street Apple Store outside of Boston, a black SUV crashed through the glass front of the store, injuring dozens of people and trapping as ma…
Lees meerReports spotting a Tesla at a museum exhibit may suggest that Apple Music support for the vehicle's featured built-in infotainment system may finally arrive for eager Apple fans. While this doesn't bring any official news, it may spell good fortune…
Lees meerAs Apple updates its current iPad lineup with all the bells and whistles, one question remains to be answered. Is Apple pushing through with the rumored OLED iPad? Rumored OLED iPad in 2024 Over the past decade, Apple has introduced iPad models wi…
Lees meerElon Musk's decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump's Twitter account could be harmful to the company. Apple and Google could ban Twitter from their respective app stores, should the social media giant fail to properly moderate content. …
Lees meerWill Apple buoy the markets or is it set to sink? Two pieces from Barron’s argue both sides. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to talk them over. Plus – An Apple exec has left Twitter and a former president is invited to return. How likely ar…
Lees meerOfficially, Black Friday is still a week away. In keeping with recent tradition, though, Amazon has its Early Black Friday sales already well under way. These include deep discounts on Apple Watch Series 8, up to 40% off Beats headphones and more. T…
Lees meerReports are circulating that filming for season three of Ted Lasso is now complete. With this likely being the show’s last season, cast members of the series are taking to social media to potentially say their goodbyes. While there is no official r…
Lees meerFoxconn, a notable supplier of the Apple iPhone, is facing a 3-day hiring freeze due to a shortage of space for those quarantining due to COVID-19. Suspension of all hiring will last through Saturday due to a strict COVID-19 quarantine policy. This…
Lees meerA bit of iPhone news, a look at holiday shopping and Apple, and some “Spirited” offerings from Apple TV+. UBS: Lowered iPhone Expectations May Not Be Low Enough So, this whole iPhone 14 Pro thing is starting to worry UBS analyst David Vogt. I mean…
Lees meerTo bring in the holidays, CASETiFY is bringing new Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to customers. Offering up to 30% off when you buy three products, this holiday special lasts Nov. 21 through Nov. 30. Offering a variety of protection across a r…
Lees meerApple may have more serious competition for its AirPods Max headphones come 2023. The well-known connected speaker brand Sonos seems likely to enter the arena. Sonos has offered very high-quality home theater and Bluetooth speaker solutions for year…
Lees meerApple has officially premiered Spirited, starring Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds and Octavia Spencer, and we're taking a look at how to watch the new film. Featuring a novel take on an old classic, the new film may find its way onto audiences "must-wat…
Lees meerThe saga of Twitter post-purchase by Elon Musk continues. All of Twitter’s offices are closed and badge access is suspended until Nov. 21. At the same time, the hashtag RIPTwitter is trending as hundreds of the social media platform’s employees seem…
Lees meerApple really wants users to get excited about the holidays, as the company has released a new commercial promoting its AirPods Pro. Within the new “Share the Joy” promotional video, Apple’s latest holiday ad features dancing, parkour and an avalanc…
Lees meerA new report shows that thousands of likely child-directed apps in both the Google and Apple app stores violate the U.S. Child Privacy Law. Research findings show that these apps have an undetected privacy policy or transmit IP addresses to advertis…
Lees meerPopular password manager service 1Password confirmed that it will start supporting passkeys in 2023. This will allow users to sign in to supported websites and apps without a need for a password. 1Password Passkey System Demo Is Live The demo of h…
Lees meerIs Apple’s plan to buy chips sourced from Arizona actually good news? Depends which headline you read. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to to talk about the glass half-empty takes. Plus – Apple hardware is filling the glass with medical good…
Lees meerJust in time for the holidays, Apple is offering Apple Gift Cards worth up to $250 when customers purchase a new eligible Apple Watch, iPhone, Mac, AirPods and more. This offer will last for four days, from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28 for Black Friday and C…
Lees meerWith Apple likely moving forward with plans to make the switch to USB-C for the iPhone 15, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is reporting that along with this change, Cupertino will likely also greatly improve data transfer speeds. However, though the new iPhon…
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