Airpods are now sold out for the holidays at Apple Stores. Macworld Staff Writer Michael Simon explains why this tech accessory is now resonating with consumers.
Apple struggled at first to capture the attention of the market with its cordless Airpods. Simon says it is typical for Apple to create demand for products on surface that don't seem revolutionary at first. Then people use them, word spreads, and all of a sudden everyone wants them.
Rumors surfaced on Tuesday Apple will release a new, more expensive Airpod model in 2018. Simon says little detail has been reveal. Simon expects to see a slightly smaller "neck" on the accessory, and potentially some new colors. Simon also says he'd like to see a true Siri integration with the Airpod in the future.
Slowing down test programs in "non-controlled environments" in these early stages of development will help regulation keep up, says Jason Levine, Executive Director of The Center for Auto Safety.
Damon Beres, executive editor at Mashable, talks about Cambridge Analytica's misuse of Facebook user information in the 2016 election. Beres discusses how the company may be on the brink of facing government regulation in the wake of this revelation as well as Russia's use of the platform in the 2016 election. We talk what this means for users and whether any users will limit or alter their use of the site. Beres explains both sides of the argument, but adds that he would not be surprised if users say "enough is enough."
The fallout from Facebook's latest data scandal continues to intensify. The Weinstein Co. officially files for bankruptcy protection after many attempts to sell the company failed.
"Content is king, and pipes are commodities." That, in a nutshell, is why the wireless giant wants to join forces with the content creator, explains Ben Gomes-Casseres, professor of International Business at Brandeis International Business School. The DoJ is seeking to block the merger, citing anti-trust issues, and the trial will kick off on Wednesday.
Snap Inc. has banned advertising of so-called initial coin offerings (ICOs) in the Snapchat app, the company told Cheddar on Monday. The move is the first time Snap has cracked down on cryptocurrency advertising.
People are already calling to pull back autonomous car testing, says Andrew Hawkins, transport reporter at The Verge. On Sunday, one of Uber's self-driving cars struck and killed a pedestrian in Arizona, prompting the company to suspend all testing of its self-driving cars.
Facebook is in hot water again after revelations that a data firm gained access to information from millions of users without their knowledge. Apple is reportedly developing its own display screens. Russian President Vladimir Putin was re-elected again by an overwhelming majority. Plus, Drew Barrymore and Timothy Olyphant talk about season two of their Netflix show, "Santa Clarita Diet."
Every big company gets hit with "issues around controls and compliance," says Gene Munster, Managing Partner at Loup Ventures. Facebook shares fell by over 7% in light of the Cambridge Analytica news.
One of Nike's top executives is stepping down over misconduct allegations. Airbnb is making it easier for people with disabilities to find rentals on its platform. We dive into the Theranos fraud scandal with the Wall Street Journal reporter who initially reported that something was off with the start-up blood testing company. And Tim Stenovec chats with Neil Patrick Harris about season two of his Netflix show "A Series of Unfortunate Events."
In today's episode of "Perspectives on Agility" sponsored by AT&T Brad Smith and Baker Machado discuss the risks to small businesses when it comes to cybersecurity.
