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1. Intel says it's time for work without wires

< http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-says-its-time-for-work-without-wires/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Bust the cable TV bundle for $20 per month, some strings attached

< http://www.cnet.com/products/sling-tv/?ftag=CAD9f89b0c&bhid=19987360485431813443298831240330>

3. FCC redefines broadband speeds as 25Mbps downloads, 3Mbps uploads

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/29/vote.of.fcc.commissioners.to.change.broadband.definition.passes.3.2/#ixzz3QGLEbncu

4. iTunes Connect Issue Causing Developers to Be Logged Into Wrong Accounts [Updated]

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/29/itunes-connect-developer-issue/>

5. Apple releases iTunes 12.1 with OS X Notification Center widget, syncing improvements, and more

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/29/itunes-12-1-widget/>

6. The 17-inch MacBook Pro report: From slug to sprinter

< http://www.technightowl.com/2015/01/the-17-inch-macbook-pro-Report-from-slug-to-sprinter/>
Note: I love my 17 inch. All I use.

7. The 10 Best Free Mac Games

< http://www.macgamerhq.com/guides/best-free-mac-games/>

8. Apple has filed their First Apple Watch Related Trademarks in the U.S.

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-has-filed-their-first-apple-watch-related-trademarks-in-the-us.html>

9. Apple Invents a Solution to Counter Clock Overdriving by Hackers

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-invents-a-solution-to-counter-clock-overdriving-by-hackers.html>

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AAPL 115.31 up 6.17 (5.65%)

1. TaiG jailbreak closed off in iOS 8.1.3 update

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/28/apple.credits.taig.team.in.release.notes/#ixzz3QAutRqM3

2. FCC nixes petition by hotels, disallows Wi-Fi hotspot blocking

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/28/preceding.rm.11737.resolved.with.public.notice.against.blocking/#ixzz3QAv4QfcP

3. R&D at Apple increases by 42 percent, hits $1.9B

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/29/increasing.figure.still.a.fraction.of.cost.incurred.by.rivals/#ixzz3QDCtKcAt

4. Apple and Samsung Tied as World's Largest Smartphone Makers in Q4 2014

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/28/apple-samsung-strategy-analytics-q4-14/

5. Microsoft launches revamped Outlook mail app based on Acompli for iOS

http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/29/microsoft-outlook-ios/

6. Microsoft delivers public preview of OneDrive for Business for Mac

http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-delivers-public-preview-of-onedrive-for-business-for-mac/#ftag=RSSbaffb68

7. Apple Invents a Superheterodyne Pen Stimulus Receiver to Overcome the Classic Stylus Latency Problem

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-invents-a-superheterodyne-pen-stimulus-receiver-to-overcome-the-classic-stylus-latency-problem.html

8. China has Adopted new Rules that Could Require Apple to Build Back Doors into their Mobile Products

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/china-has-adopted-new-laws-that-could-require-apple-to-build-back-doors-into-their-mobile-products.html

Note: I expect soon the US, British etc will require the same.

9. Apple's iPhone Targeted in a Patent Lawsuit Filed by Rosetta Wireless

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apples-iphone-targeted-in-patent-lawsuit-filed-by-rosetta-wireless.html

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After Hours : 114.80 Up 5.66 (5.19%)

1. Microsoft gets hardware foothold as Surface, Lumia sales jump

< http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-finds-foothold-in-hardware-as-surface-lumia-sales-soar/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Apple Watch in April, Apple Pay coming to 200K self-service stations

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/27/flagship.product.gets.pushed.beyond.rumored.window/#ixzz3Q48y7VHH

3. Apple posts $74.6B in Q1 revenues based on iPhone, Mac sales

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/27/company.mum.on.ipad.results.in.official.press.release/#ixzz3Q49B0J4N

4. Notes of interest from Apple's Q1 2015 conference call

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/27/notes-of-interest-from-apples-q1-2015-conference-call>

5.10.10.2 is released

< http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1786>

6. Apple releases iOS 8.1.3

< http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222>

7. Criminals use Apple Pay to make fake virtual ‘credit cards’

< http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2015/01/turns-out-apple-pay-cant-solve-credit-card-fraud/>

Note: Did someone say that Apple Pay was secure? Not for the merchant.

Fraud rate 6 times higher than plastic. So if you are a merchant ask for the hard card.

8. Apple Granted 34 Patents Today Covering Slide to Unlock Authentication, Movement Based User Interfaces & More

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-granted-34-patents-today-covering-slide-to-unlock-authentication-and-movement-based-user-interfaces-more.html>

9. Apple Granted a Gaming Accessory Patent

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-granted-a-gaming-accessory-related-patent.html>

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1. The Brave New World of Windows 10

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81622.html

2. OS X 10.10.2 will integrate iCloud Drive content into Time Machine

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/26/update.should.also.fix.wi.fi.bluetooth.mail.security.problems/#ixzz3PyjrhTRg

3. Apple's Photos beta for iCloud.com gets new image viewing and sharing options

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/26/apples-photos-beta-gets-new-image-viewing-and-sharing-options-on-icloudcom-

4. Apple closing independent TestFlight service at the end of February

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/26/apple-closing-independent-testflight-service-at-the-end-of-february

5. Apple Reported to Begin Shipping Apple Watch in March, 12-Inch MacBook Air in Early 2015

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/24/apple-watch-march-12-inch-macbook-early-2015/

6. 1Password for iOS adds one-time password tool for two factor auth, new login creator, more

http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/26/1password-ios-one-time-password-tool-two-factor-authentication-login-creator/

7. Yosemite: Use Preview to quickly remove location info from photos

http://finerthings.in/mac/yosemite-use-preview-to-quickly-remove-location-info-from-photos/

8. Apple may be censoring iCloud email, “filter” cited

http://www.powerpage.org/apple-may-be-censoring-icloud-email-filter-cited/

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AAPL 112.98 Up 0.58(0.52%)

1. Google discloses three severe vulnerabilities in Apple OS X

< http://www.cnet.com/news/google-team-finds-three-severe-vulnerabilities-in-apple-os-x/>

2. The Internet will vanish, says Google's Eric Schmidt

<http://www.cnet.com/news/the-internet-will-vanish-says-googles-schmidt/#ftag=CAD590a51e>

3. Any.do launches desktop app for Macs

< http://www.theverge.com/apps/2015/1/23/7876851/any-do-desktop-mac-app>

4. Apple is latest target in legal shakedown over pre-1972 songs

< https://gigaom.com/2015/01/23/apple-is-latest-target-in-legal-shakedown-over-pre-1972-songs/>

5. Could Microsoft's Foggy Windows 10 Plan Be Any Smarter?

< http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/81620.html>

6. First HomeKit-ready products may not ship until spring

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/23/certification.process.blamed/#ixzz3Pn3cuFEf

7. Tim Cook's Total Pay For 2014 Was Over $100 Million

< http://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-cooks-total-pay-2014-131040368.html>

8. Apple Reported to Begin Shipping Apple Watch in March, 12-Inch MacBook Air in Early 2015

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/24/apple-watch-march-12-inch-macbook-early-2015/>

9. 'Thunderstrike' attack also fixed in OS X 10.10.2

< http://www.imore.com/thunderstrike-attack-also-fixed-os-x-10102>

10. Five antivirus scanners for Mac

< http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/five-antivirus-scanners-for-mac/>

11. Adobe acknowledges critical remote vulnerability in Flash, exploits already in the wild

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/25/adobe-acknowledges-critical-remote-vulnerability-in-flash-exploits-already-in-the-wild>

12. iCloud is a major weakness: will Apple ever fix it?

< http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/cloud-services/icloud-is-a-major-weakness-will-apple-ever-fix-it--1281948>

Note: Doubtful until something big happens.

13. How to safely move your Mac's iPhoto library onto an external drive

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/25/how-to-safely-move-your-macs-iphoto-library-onto-an-external-drive>

14. Samsung Invents Future Displays with Bendable Device Controls

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/samsung-invents-future-displays-with-bendable-device-controls.html>

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AAPL 112.40 Up 2.85(2.60%)

1. From 'Windows Phone' to 'Windows 10': Can name change get consumers to notice?

< http://www.cnet.com/news/can-windows-10-patch-microsofts-mobile-perception-problems/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Windows 10

< http://www.cnet.com/tags/windows-10/?ftag=CAD9f89b0c&bhid=19987360485431813443298831240330>

3. Verizon takes expected hit on quarterly earnings, posts $2.1B loss

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/22/loss.driven.by.pension.benefits.adjustments.revenue.climbs/#ixzz3PbE189Ji

4. Rumor: Apple shooting for 19 hours of Apple Watch battery life under normal conditions, 2.5 hours 'heavy' use

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/22/rumor-apple-shooting-for-19-hours-of-apple-watch-battery-life-under-normal-conditions-25-hours-heavy-use>

Note: 2.5 hours you have to be kidding.

5. Apple CEO Tim Cook Earned $9.2M in Fiscal 2014, Doubling 2013 Compensation

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/22/tim-cook-9-2-million-2014/>

6. BlackBerry CEO Says U.S. Government Should Force Apple to Expand iMessage to Other Platforms

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/22/blackberry-imessage-net-neutrality/>

7. Apple details HomeKit compatibility with competing home automation platforms, rules out rival Wi-Fi gear

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/22/apple-details-homekit-compatibility-with-competing-home-automation-platforms/>

8. Amazon releases Kindle Textbook Creator for Mac, a cross-platform iBooks Author competitor

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/22/amazon-kindle-textbook-creator/>

9. Apple is about to lose a key board member

< http://www.cultofmac.com/309763/mickey-drexler-apple-store-designer-oldest-board-member-retiring/>

10. Apple Patent Reveals that Future iDevices may Adopt New Energy Efficient Radioluminescent or Photoluminescent Backlights

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-patent-reveals-that-future-idevices-may-adopt-new-energy-efficient-radioluminescent-or-photoluminescent-backlights.html>

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AAPL 109.55 Up 0.83(0.76%)

1. Microsoft to deliver free upgrades to Windows 10

< http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-to-deliver-free-windows-10-upgrades/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Microsoft's 'Spartan' browser makes official debut

< http://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-officially-introduces-its-spartan-browser/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Sixth OS X 10.10.2 build comes to developers

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/21/bluetooth.drops.from.testing.focus/#ixzz3PV5l25Ht

4. Illinois law mandates students' social media password turnover

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/21/orwellian.law.demands.passwords.if.school.officials.request.them/#ixzz3PV6CkXKT
Note: I am willing to bet this gets overturned by the courts. You need a court order for this kind of stuff not just an open blanket law, etc.  What were they thinking? Or should I say drinking?

5. Bugs in Qualcomm's 64-bit Snapdragon 810 may force Samsung to use its own Exynos chips in Galaxy S6

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/21/bugs-in-qualcomms-64-bit-snapdragon-810-may-force-samsung-to-use-its-own-exynos-chips-in-galaxy-s6->

6. Apple buys UK music tracking startup Semetric to boost Beats Music analytics

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/21/apple-buys-uk-music-analytics-startup-semetric-to-boost-beats-music->

7. Logic Pro X for Mac Gets Major Update With New Drummers, Tools for Electronic/Hip Hop Music Creation

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/21/apple-updates-logic-pro-x/>

8. Apple's Time Machine, Cover Flow, and Safari for iOS Targeted in New Patent Infringement Lawsuit

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/21/apple-tridim-patent-infringement/>

9. Google’s Next Telecom Move: Becoming a Wireless Carrier

< https://www.theinformation.com/Google-s-Next-Telecom-Move-Becoming-a-Wireless-Carrier>

Note: The new service is expected run on Sprint and T-Mobile’s networks.

10. What ‘MacKeeper’ is and why you should avoid it

< http://macdailynews.com/2015/01/21/what-mackeeper-is-and-why-you-should-avoid-it/>

Note:”It’s slimeware.”

11. Google Chrome stable channel bumped to version 40, packs tons of bug fixes

http://9to5google.com/2015/01/21/google-chrome-stable-40/

12. Snowden: iPhone has special software that gathers information on you

http://betanews.com/2015/01/21/snowden-iphone-has-special-software-that-gathers-information-on-you/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed+-+bn+-+Betanews+Full+Content+Feed+-+BN

13. Mac Owners Should Hold Off on New Samsung T1 Flash SSD

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac-owners-should-hold-off-on-new-samsung-t1-flash-ssd

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AAPL 108.72 Up 2.73(2.58%)

1. Keeping Score in the Google vs. Microsoft Zero-Day Games

< http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/81606.html>

2. DealNN: iPad mini 3 for $353

< http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/20/ipad.mini.3.for.353/>

3. With Apple Watch near, FDA clarifies regulatory stance on health-tracking wearables

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/20/with-apple-watch-near-fda-clarifies-regulatory-stance-on-health-tracking-wearables>

4. '123456' Named 2014's Worst Password of the Year

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/20/123456-2014-worst-password-of-the-year/>

Note: Does this mean that 9876543 is OK?

5. Apple Patents Eye-Tracking Software Feature for Possible Use on Mac and iOS

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/20/apple-eye-tracking-patent/>

6. Dropbox will no longer support OS X 10.5 or older starting May 18^th

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/20/dropbox-leopard-support/>

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1. Artist reveals a hidden message in Apple's iCloud agreement

< http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/17/7628793/bet-you-didnt-read-your-icloud-agreement>

Note: Funny and the way it is.

2. Don't Wait For The Rumored iPad Pro, Get Your iPad Stylus Now

< http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2015/01/18/dont-wait-for-the-rumored-ipad-pro-get-your-ipad-stylus-now/>

Note: Steve Jobs rolls over in his grave: the iPad Pro could have a stylus.

3. 5 Ways to Make Your Mac and iPhone Play Nice

< http://time.com/3671898/mac-iphone-ipad-handoff/>

4. A Hacker Reveals How Your Fingerprint Could Be Easier To Hack Than A Traditional Password

http://www.businessinsider.com/biometric-fingerprint-password-hacking-2015-1#ixzz3PH3mor2K

5. Apple Watch wins the wrist war before it starts

< http://www.cultofmac.com/308806/apple-watch-wins-battle-for-your-wrist/>

6. Which Activity Tracker Is Right for You?

< http://www.verizonwireless.com/mobile-living/sports-and-wellness/fitness-activity-tracker-comparison-infographic/>

Note: Do not read if you are fat, dumb and lazy.

7. What If IBM's Rommetty and Apple's Cook Were to Swing for the Fences?

< http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81597.html>

8. Net fix: Who's to blame for the Net neutrality mess? Look to Verizon

< http://www.cnet.com/news/who-is-to-blame-for-the-net-neutrality-mess-look-to-verizon/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

9. Apple reminds developers of iOS 64-bit requirement

<http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/20/all.new.ios.8.software.must.be.64.bit.compatible.by.february.1/>

10. After eating Intel's mobile lunch, Apple could next devour Qualcomm's Baseband Processor business

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/20/after-eating-intel-apple-could-next-devour-qualcomms-baseband-processor-business>

11. Unlocking Disk Utility’s hidden secrets

< http://www.macworld.com/article/2871803/unlocking-disk-utility-s-hidden-secrets.html>

12. Apple Granted 12 Patents Today covering their Ion-X Glass Strengthening Process and More

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/apple-granted-12-patents-today-covering-their-ion-x-glass-strengthening-process-and-more.html>

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1. Verizon's Cookies Never Crumble

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81595.html>

2. Data Breach Law Tops Obama Privacy Initiatives

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/edpick/81571.html>

Note: Would this new law stop Verizon, etc.

3. KGI: Apple likely to launch simple stylus to enhance upcoming 12.9-inch iPad user experience; advanced model with 3D handwriting due later

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/18/kgi-apple-likely-to-launch-stylus-to-enhance-upcoming-129-inch-ipad-user-experience

4. First look: Fitbit Surge, a fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring 'super watch'

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/17/first-look-fitbit-surge-a-fitness-tracking-heart-rate-monitoring-super-watch

5. Long-running Apple rag MacUser Magazine shuts its doors after 30 years

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/16/long-running-apple-rag-macuser-magazine-shuts-its-doors-after-30-years

6. Work Continues on iOS 8.1.3 With Retail Employees Receiving Second Beta Seed

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/16/ios-8-1-3-still-in-testing/

7. Review: LaCie’s Mirror and Seagate’s Seven set new standards for Mac hard drive shininess, thinness

http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/16/review-lacies-mirror-seagates-seven-hard-drives/

8. Details of Ericsson's Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Apple Surface

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/details-of-ericssons-patent-infringement-lawsuit-against-apple-surface.html

9. A New Apple Pen Rumor Surfaces as an Accessory for iPad Pro

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/a-new-apple-pen-rumor-surfaces-as-an-accessory-for-ipad-pro.html

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AAPL  106.82 down 2.98(2.71%)

1. Follow-up: new anti-poaching lawsuit settlement offer $415 million

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/15/likely.a.third.will.go.to.legal.fees.plaintiffs.may.see.4000.each/#ixzz3OzMXb8Hm

2. FCC to vote on municipal broadband petitions next month

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/15/increasing.focus.on.fcc.in.ongoing.struggle.to.codify.access.to.broadband/#ixzz3OzMvw500

3. SAASpass unveils instant two-factor authentication security feature

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/01/15/smartphone.or.nearby.mobile.device.replaces.extra.passwords.and.dongles/

4. Apple MacBook Pro 2011 class action suit expands, fraud alleged

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/01/15/six.states.puerto.rico.added.lawfirm.claims.firmware.update.slowed.gpu/#ixzz3OzNOBYsa

5. Hugo Barra: New Xiaomi phone shows we're not copycats

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hugo-barra-xiaomi-phone-shows-085000797.html

6. Apple's Swift rockets up programming language rankings, jumps 46 spots

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/01/15/apples-swift-programming-language-shoots-up-rankings-in-new-report

7. 'iPod Father' Tony Fadell to Take Charge of Google Glass

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/15/tony-fadell-takes-over-google-glass/

8.  iPhone 6s Rumored to Include 2GB of Faster RAM and 'Force Touch' Technology

http://www.macrumors.com/2015/01/15/iphone-6s-2gb-ram-force-touch/

9. Apple adds refurbished Retina 5K iMac to online store, prices start at $2,119

http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/15/refurb-retina-5k-imac/

Note: Not much of a discount.

10. Apple’s Frequent Update Experiment Has Failed – It’s Time for Another Snow Leopard

http://www.tekrevue.com/yosemite-bugs-time-for-another-snow-leopard/

11. OS X 10.10.2 14C99d: Second Yosemite Update Release Imminent?

http://fairerplatform.com/2015/01/os-x-10-10-2-14c99d-second-yosemite-ready-release/

12. How to rid your Mac of adware in a flash

http://www.cultofmac.com/309088/rid-mac-adware-flash/

13. Three Key Apple Patents Detail Apple Pay and Touch ID System

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/01/three-key-apple-patents-detail-apple-pay-and-touch-id-systems.html

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