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From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year

Apple

Microsoft vs. Apple: $30B AI Buildout vs $85B iPhone Surge

Venture

Legendary VC firm Sequoia just released the memo for its Apple bet in 1977 and it shows how far the iPhone maker has come

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4 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.

fromComputerworld

14 hours ago

Apple leans into the component crisis storm

Apple aims to maximize gross profit dollars through pricing and supply chain actions, widening its market gap despite challenges faced by competitors.

fromwww.npr.org

Arts

From scrappy startup to tech giant, Apple celebrates its 50th year

Microsoft vs. Apple: $30B AI Buildout vs $85B iPhone Surge

Apple and Microsoft demonstrate contrasting strategies in technology growth, with Apple focusing on hardware monetization and Microsoft on AI infrastructure development.

Legendary VC firm Sequoia just released the memo for its Apple bet in 1977 and it shows how far the iPhone maker has come

Sequoia Capital's Don Valentine invested in Apple in 1977, highlighting its growth from a small hobby computer company to a tech giant.

fromTechCrunch

4 days ago

Apple will hide your email address from apps and websites, but not cops | TechCrunch

Apple provided federal agents with identities of customers using its email privacy feature, revealing limitations in its privacy assurances.

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.

#openai

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

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9 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

Media industry

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

Venture

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Artificial intelligence

fromFuturism

9 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

Media industry

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

OpenAI acquired TBPN, a tech-business talk show, shifting its focus towards media despite previous project cancellations.

OpenAI's gigantic new funding round renews fears about the company's profitability and cash burn

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation, positioning itself for a potential IPO by 2026.

Broadcom appoints Alphabet executive as new CFO

Amie Thuener will become Broadcom's CFO on June 12, succeeding Kirsten M. Spears, who will assist during the transition.

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

fromComputerWeekly.com

What's driving Oracle's latest job cuts? | Computer Weekly

Oracle is laying off 30,000 employees despite having $533 billion in orders.

12 hours ago

Oracle: The $500 Billion Backlog vs. the $125 Billion Debt

Oracle's stock has plummeted 58% despite record revenue growth, raising concerns over its financial stability and workforce reductions.

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What's driving Oracle's latest job cuts? | Computer Weekly

Oracle is laying off 30,000 employees despite having $533 billion in orders.

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.

Marketing tech

fromThe Motley Fool

11 hours ago

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar | The Motley Fool

Companies are heavily investing in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

Marketing

fromInc

18 hours ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Google and Amazon: Acknowledged Risks, And Ignored Responsibilities

Google and Amazon have failed to act on human rights risks associated with Project Nimbus despite multiple warnings and commitments.

Careers

22 hours ago

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.

NYC startup

fromAol

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.

NYC startup

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is down 7% amid activist investor pressure and child safety lawsuits, with shares down 43% year-to-date.

NYC startup

fromAol

Snap Falls 7% as Activist Pressure and Child Safety Scrutiny Compound an Already Brutal Year

Snap's stock is declining due to activist investor demands for strategic changes and increasing regulatory pressures.

Intel regains ownership of Irish factory in multi-billion-dollar deal

Intel is repurchasing its 49% stake in Fab 34 for $14.2 billion, ending the joint venture with Apollo Global Management.

Intel Climbs 4% as AI Hardware Momentum and Fab Buyback Make the Bull Case Hard to Dismiss

Intel's stock rises due to a significant buyback and growth in AI hardware, reflecting strong financial health and operational autonomy.

fromIndependent

European startups

Intel to buy back 49pc share of Irish Fab 34 chip factory for $14.2bn

European startups

fromTechzine Global

Intel regains ownership of Irish factory in multi-billion-dollar deal

Intel is repurchasing its 49% stake in Fab 34 for $14.2 billion, ending the joint venture with Apollo Global Management.

Intel Climbs 4% as AI Hardware Momentum and Fab Buyback Make the Bull Case Hard to Dismiss

Intel's stock rises due to a significant buyback and growth in AI hardware, reflecting strong financial health and operational autonomy.

fromIndependent

European startups

Intel to buy back 49pc share of Irish Fab 34 chip factory for $14.2bn

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fromwww.engadget.com

Apple Arcade just got two indie gems

Dredge+ is the complete edition of the game, with all released DLC content. This is pretty much a perfect video game that combines fishing with bone-chilling horror.

Board games

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

fromIntelligencer

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

Silicon Valley

fromForbes

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

fromIntelligencer

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

You Can't Escape the AI Tax

A significant RAM shortage is driving prices up, affecting consumers and prompting drastic measures at retailers like Costco.

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.

Is Amazon CEO Jassy wrong about his custom chips bet?

Amazon's custom silicon strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and cost advantages over Nvidia's GPUs.

Apple Investors Face New Risk as Amazon Eyes Takeover of iPhone's Satellite Partner

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9 billion, impacting Apple's satellite connectivity and infrastructure.

Is Amazon CEO Jassy wrong about his custom chips bet?

Amazon's custom silicon strategy is proving successful, with significant revenue growth and cost advantages over Nvidia's GPUs.

Why Marvell's Breakout Deserves Investors' Attention

Marvell stock shows potential for long-term growth following Nvidia's $2 billion investment, despite short-term market fluctuations.

fromwww.npr.org

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence

fromMarTech

18 hours ago

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.

Media industry

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

3 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

Silicon Valley

14 hours ago

After Microsoft's Q1 Slide, Are the Bulls Still On Board?

Microsoft's stock is significantly undervalued compared to analyst price targets, despite strong revenue growth and consistent earnings performance.

Artificial intelligence

OpenAI's COO says if you're bullish on AI, you can be bullish on legacy software too

Legacy software companies are rapidly integrating AI, countering concerns from a recent stock sell-off.

Media industry

fromwww.morningstar.com

Communication Services: Alphabet and Meta's Moats Remain Despite Escalating AI Investments

Alphabet and Meta maintain strong positions despite AI investment risks, with ad revenue growth expected to continue due to improved targeting and user engagement.

fromEntrepreneur

15 hours ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

Investors Chasing AI Hardware Gains May Want to Rethink ARTY Before Adding More Exposure

The iShares Future AI & Tech ETF (ARTY) has not reflected the explosive earnings growth in the semiconductor sector.

3 days ago

Buffett on Apple sale: 'I sold it too soon'

Warren Buffett admitted he sold Berkshire Hathaway's Apple shares too soon, reflecting on his long-term investment philosophy.

Opinion: The Hunt for Tim Cook's Successor Is Premature-Here's the Part Everyone's Missing

Tim Cook is not planning to retire soon, despite speculation about his successor as Apple CEO.

fromBusiness Insider

Apple

2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Apple - one that could shape CEO Tim Cook's legacy

Opinion: The Hunt for Tim Cook's Successor Is Premature-Here's the Part Everyone's Missing

Tim Cook is not planning to retire soon, despite speculation about his successor as Apple CEO.

fromBusiness Insider

Apple

2026 is set to be a pivotal year for Apple - one that could shape CEO Tim Cook's legacy

Google's Antitrust Teflon; Apple Goes For Map Ads | AdExchanger

Penske Media, Chegg, and the Helena World Chronicle filed antitrust lawsuits against Google, challenging its monopoly in search and ad tech services.

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

fromFortune

1 week ago

The Folks Who Brought You Apple (Fortune, 1981) | Fortune

Hambrecht & Quist excels in financing high-tech startups, combining venture capital and underwriting roles, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

fromSilicon Canals

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.

fromFortune

1 week ago

The Folks Who Brought You Apple (Fortune, 1981) | Fortune

Hambrecht & Quist excels in financing high-tech startups, combining venture capital and underwriting roles, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.

XSD Investors: Intel's Foundry Losses and AI Spending Are the Signals to Watch

XSD faces an AI demand boom against supply friction and macro uncertainty, impacting semiconductor investments significantly.

fromwww.wired.com

10 hours ago

Our Favorite iPad Is $50 Off

The 2025 11-inch iPad offers significant upgrades at a discounted price, making it ideal for casual use like streaming and web browsing.

from9to5Mac

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027 - 9to5Mac

Apple is transitioning from the Campaign Management API to the new Ads Platform API, which will sunset on January 26, 2027.

20 hours ago

Eddy Cue on how iTunes became Apple's services blueprint

"It truly revolutionized music, and it really gave us a whole different perspective of what services can do," Cue said.

Apple

fromMail Online

10 hours ago

Apple issues warning to iPhone users over stealthy attack: Act NOW

Apple has released critical iOS updates to protect against the DarkSword cyberattack method targeting vulnerable devices.

fromFortune

2 weeks ago

The best way for CEOs to keep bonuses in a downturn: Lower expectations | Fortune

Companies systematically lower performance targets during uncertain times to guarantee executive bonuses regardless of actual business performance.

fromEsquire

Tim Cook (Still) Believes in Crazy Ideas

The man's voice is menacing, and British, as he says, 'Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives' in a 'garden of pure ideology, where each worker may bloom secure from the pests obeying contradictory thoughts.'

Apple

fromEngadget

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.

Apple

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.

fromPCMAG

7 years ago

Tim Cook: The Tech Industry Needs to Prep for Regulation

"I'm a big believer in the free market. But we have to admit when the free market is not working. And it hasn't worked here,"

Privacy professionals

4 days ago

For $200 more, you can get a MacBook Air

The MacBook Air was pivotal in shaping modern laptops despite initial skepticism and high price.

fromMacRumors

1 week ago

Apple Announces Ads Are Coming to Apple Maps

Apple is introducing ads in Apple Maps for U.S. and Canada users this summer, enhancing services revenue while ensuring user privacy.

fromEntrepreneur

2 weeks ago

Is Tim Cook Really Stepping Down? The Apple CEO Finally Addresses Retirement Rumors

Apple CEO Tim Cook directly rejected retirement speculation, affirming his commitment to the company after 28 years and expressing deep passion for his role.

fromComputerworld

Why Apple is the best investment for future AI

Apple's M5 chip provides 12x neural performance of M1 at 133 TOPS, making Apple systems energy-efficient leaders for future AI workloads.

fromTechCrunch