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1. Opponents, supporters of FCC Net Neutrality, Title II vote speak out

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/26/comments.come.in.as.expected.with.threats.of.lawsuit.and.more.work.needed/#ixzz3SuFuY2PV

2. FCC approves net neutrality, Title II proposal in 3-2 vote

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/26/fight.likely.to.continue.in.house.senate.over.depth.of.fcc.power/#ixzz3SuGCjC10

3. Apple media event scheduled for March 9, likely to discuss Apple Watch

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/26/no.official.details.have.been.given.by.apple.for.the.yerba.buena.center.event/#ixzz3SuG5U0r9

4. Fresh off $533M victory, Smartflash files another patent suit against Apple

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/26/fresh-off-533m-victory-smartflash-files-another-patent-suit-against-apple>

5. Apple looking for hardware and software engineers to build virtual reality displays

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/26/apple-looking-for-hardware-and-software-engineers-to-build-virtual-reality-displays>

6. Why An Apple Television Set Could Cost You Nothing

< http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2015/02/26/why-an-apple-television-set-could-cost-you-nothing/>

7. What's Apple CEO Tim Cook Doing In Israel?

< http://finance.yahoo.com/news/whats-apple-ceo-tim-cook-155018508.html>

8. Apple Opens Up 'iWork for iCloud' to Everyone, No Apple Device Required

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/26/apple-iwork-for-icloud-open-to-all/>

9. Apple Files for "Taptic Engine" Trademark in Europe and China with a Possible Surprise Twist worth Noting

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/apple-files-for-taptic-engine-trademark-in-europe-and-china-with-a-possible-surprise-twist-worth-noting.html>

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1. Gemalto: No major theft of keys to smartphone kingdom

< http://www.cnet.com/news/gemalto-no-major-theft-of-keys-to-smartphone-kingdom/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. GOP lacks votes to challenge FCC's Net neutrality ruling, senator concedes

< http://www.cnet.com/news/gop-lacks-votes-to-challenge-fccs-net-neutrality-ruling-senator-concedes/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Jury orders Apple to pay $533 million in iTunes patent case

< http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-ordered-to-pay-533-million-over-alleged-itunes-patent-infringement/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

4. Comcast may be planning to start own mobile carrier

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/25/ceo.comments.job.advertisements.point.to.future.wi.fi.phone.service/#ixzz3SoRLpcLq

5. Apple Showcases Final Cut Pro X Usage in Production of Hollywood Film 'Focus'

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/25/final-cut-pro-x-focus-movie/>

6. Results: 60% want Apple to thicken the next iPhone to improve battery life

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/25/results-users-want-apple-to-thicken-the-next-iphone-to-improve-battery/>

7. OS X and iOS Vulnerabilities Top Security Vulnerability Chart, Far Ahead of Windows

< http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/mac-osx-ios-security-vulnerability-chart/>

8. Mozilla Firefox 36 is second major browser to bring HTTP/2

< http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2396958/mozilla-firefox-36-brings-http-2-to-a-second-major-browser>

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AAPL 132.17 Down 0.83(0.62%)

1. Beyond Superfish: Turns out SSL-trashing spyware is widespread

<https://gigaom.com/2015/02/23/beyond-superfish-turns-out-ssl-trashing-spyware-is-widespread/>

2. 10 things in tech you need to know today

<http://www.businessinsider.com/10-things-in-tech-you-need-to-know-february-23-2015-2>

3. Making Sense of the Muddled In-Home Entertainment Market

http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81726.html

4. Lenovo hit by lawsuit over Superfish adware

http://www.cnet.com/news/lenovo-hit-by-lawsuit-over-superfish-adware/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536

5. Apple buys Semetric to up its game in the music streaming market

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-buys-semetric-game-music-210543205.html

6. Why Spotify says it can take on Apple in streaming

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102451933?__source=yahoo|finance|headline|headline|story&par=yahoo&doc=102451933

7. Apple service walk-in queue changing, uses phones as pagers

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/24/customers.can.walk.in.provide.phone.number.and.be.summoned.to.the.store/#ixzz3SigSOm78

8. Apple reportedly buys digital instrument effects firm Camel Audio [u]

http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/23/apple-reportedly-buys-digital-instrument-effects-firm-camel-audio

9. How-To: Upgrade the SSD in your MacBook Air or Retina MacBook Pro, boosting size & speed

http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/24/upgrade-ssd-macbook-air-retina-macbook-pro/

10. Mercedes-Benz chairman not losing sleep over Apple Car, compares it to car guys making a smartphone

http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/24/mercedes-benz-chairman-not-losing-sleep-over-apple-car-compares-it-to-car-guys-making-a-smartphone/

11. Intel Broadwell release date - MacBook Air 'will use 5th Gen Core'

http://www.itpro.co.uk/mobile/22111/intel-broadwell-release-date-macbook-air-will-use-5th-gen-core#ixzz3SiiRB2bC

12. IBM MobileFirst Enterprise Apps will Include Location Awareness

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/ibm-mobilefirst-enterprise-apps-will-include-location-awareness.html

13. Apple Granted 63 Patents Today Covering Haptics, a Unique Clip-On Device and much more

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/apple-granted-63-patents-today-covering-haptics-a-unique-clip-on-device-and-much-more.html

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AAPL 133.00 Up 3.51(2.71%)

1. Apple releases second iOS 8.3, Xcode, OS X 10.10.3 betas to devs [u]

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/23/improvements.continue.in.latest.pre.releases.along.with.feature.additions/#ixzz3Sc39Hy00

2. Apple reportedly poaching Samsung battery, chip production experts

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/23/apple.tempting.samsung.staff.with.greater.independence.benefits/#ixzz3Sc3L8uVm

3. Apple introduces new crash reporting service for developers in latest Xcode 6.3 beta

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/23/apple-introduces-new-crash-reporting-service-for-developers-in-latest-xcode-63-beta>

4. Apple, AOL ending iTunes login partnership, users must migrate to Apple ID by March 31

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/23/apple-aol-ending-itunes-login-partnership-users-must-migrate-to-apple-id-by-march-31>

5. Apple releases second beta of OS X 10.10.3 with focus on new Photos app

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/23/apple-releases-second-beta-of-os-x-10103-with-focus-on-new-photos-app>

6. A few more good arguments against the Apple Car -- and a lousy one in its favor

< http://www.latimes.com/business/hiltzik/la-fi-mh-the-apple-car-a-lousy-one-in-its-favor-20150223-column.html>

7. Google Acquires Mobile Wallet Company Softcard

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/google-acquires-mobile-wallet-company-softcard.html>

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AAPL 129.49 Up 1.04(0.81%)

1. Lenovo's Superfish security snafu blows up in its face

< http://www.cnet.com/news/superfish-torments-lenovo-owners-with-more-than-adware/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

2. Lenovo Rapped for Preinstalling Spyware

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81730.html

3. Forget the Apple Watch -- Dole makes a wearable banana

< http://www.cnet.com/news/forget-the-apple-watch-dole-made-a-wearable-banana/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

4. Google prepares YouTube Kids app for launch tomorrow

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/22/youtube.kids.app.will.provide.child.friendly.curated.videos/#ixzz3SW8ZVI4t

5. Apple reportedly launching wide public beta of iOS 8.3 in May

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/21/move.possible.but.would.require.re.think.by.apple.of.existing.os.security/#ixzz3SW93u3o5

6. An In-Depth Look at Apple Watch Band Options and Potential Pricing

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/20/apple-watch-band-pricing/>

7. Japan Display in talks with Apple to build iPhone screen plant –source

< http://finance.yahoo.com/news/japan-display-talks-apple-build-090347092.html>

8. Lenovo reminds everyone why it's better to get a Mac

< http://www.imore.com/lenovo-reminds-everyone-why-its-better-get-mac>

9. Prevent your Mac password from being bypassed

< http://www.cnet.com/au/how-to/prevent-your-mac-password-from-being-bypassed/>

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AAPL 128.45 Down 0.26(0.21%)

1. Net Neutrality's Technical Troubles

< http://spectrum.ieee.org/telecom/internet/net-neutralitys-technical-troubles/?utm_source=techalert&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=021915>

2. Wireless auction was a 'disaster' for consumers, T-Mobile chief says

< http://www.cnet.com/news/wireless-auction-was-a-disaster-for-consumers-t-mobile-chief-says/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

3. Rumor: Unique display to showcase Apple Watch at high-end Paris department store

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/19/rumor-unique-display-to-showcase-apple-watch-at-high-end-paris-department-store>

4. Apple Initiates Repair Program for 2011-2013 MacBook Pros With Video Issues

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/19/2011-macbook-pro-repair-program-apple/>

5. Opinion: Five reasons why Apple Car is happening, and five big issues to consider

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/19/why-apple-car-is-happening-and-big-issues/>

Note: Great funny picture

6. How to disable the iSight camera on your Mac

< http://macdailynews.com/2015/02/19/how-to-disable-the-isight-camera-on-your-mac/>

Note: Not a bad idea. Since I never use it.

7. Apple's plan for world domination is a waiting game

< http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2015/02/19/apple-learns-from-others-tesla-google-newton/23613089/>

Note: Wasn’t this a James Bond movie?

8. Intuit & Apple Have Changed The Rules For TurboTax Users

< http://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2015/02/19/intuit-apple-have-changed-the-rules-for-turbotax-users/>

Note: I may have to get a windows machine for doing my taxes next year.

9. New Apple Inventions cover Biometrics and a possible Thinner MacBook Cover Hinge Supporting Cellular Connectivity

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/new-apple-inventions-cover-biometrics-and-a-possible-thinner-macbook-cover-hinge-supporting-cellular-connectivity.html>

10. Samsung Invents Unique Zoom Functionality for their Next-Gen Digital Pen

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/samsung-invents-unique-zoom-functionality-for-their-next-gen-digital-pen.html>

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AAPL 128.71 Up 0.88(0.69%)

1. Cyberthieves Bag a Billion in Snail-Speed Bank Heists http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81718.html#sthash.k2neM0AA.dpuf

Note: Want to make million, figure out a way to stop these guys.

2. It's Time to Investigate Cyber Insurance

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81710.html>

3. Samsung acquires LoopPay, main Apple Pay competitor

<http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/18/cross.platform.looppay.pin.based.data.stored.locally.not.in.the.cloud/>

Note: I guess the war is still on.

4. Apple poached battery manufacturer employees for own project, lawsuit alleges

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/18/apple-faces-lawsuit-for-allegedly-poaching-battery-manufacturer-employees-for-own-project>

5. Retired GM chief Dan Akerson likens rumored Apple car program to 'trying to cough up a hairball'

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/18/retired-gm-chief-dan-akerson-likens-rumored-apple-car-program-to-trying-to-cough-up-a-hairball>

6. Motorola president responds to Ive criticism in New Yorker profile, says Apple charging ‘outrageous prices’

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/18/motorola-jony-ive-criticism/>

Note: With a 26% profit margin you wind up charging ‘outrageous prices’

7. Analyst Predicts Apple Will Buy Tesla For $75 Billion: What Are The Chances?

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/33585/20150218/analyst-predicts-apple-will-buy-tesla-for-75-billion-what-are-the-chances.htm

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AAPL 127.83 Up 0.75(0.59%)

1. Apple, China state-run bank spar over charges, data center requirement

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/17/negotiations.stall.rollout.of.apple.pay.taking.longer.than.apple.wants/

2. Kaspersky uncovers hacker group that infects hard drive firmware

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/17/equation.group.claimed.to.have.attacked.major.targets.in.over.30.countries/#ixzz3S2ySQs8M

3. Initial Apple watch production numbers pegged at around 5.5 million

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/17/half.of.initial.production.sport.model.one.third.regular.model/#ixzz3S2yjzllB

4. Apple's next MacBook Air could come with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor just like the iPhone

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/apples-next-macbook-air-could-230317672.html

5. Microsoft updates Office for iOS apps w/ support for iCloud, other third-party storage providers

http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/17/microsoft-updates-office-for-ios-apps-with-icloud-support/

6. The real battle Apple is waging in autos

http://www.cnbc.com/id/102431818

7. Apple Watch Not Ready For Full Health Tracking Mode, Yet

http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2015/02/17/apple-watch-health-tracking/

8. Apple Granted Patents for their Panorama Camera Feature, a Futuristic Lifestyle Companion App & More

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/apple-granted-patents-for-their-panorama-camera-feature-a-futuristic-lifestyle-companion-app-more.html

9. Apple Granted a PrimeSense Patent Relating to Virtual Keyboards

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/apple-granted-a-primesense-patent-relating-to-virtual-keyboards.html

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AAPL  Market closed.

1. Apple approves Kim Jong-un spoof Little Dictator after initial rejection
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/feb/12/apple-kim-jong-un-little-dictator-game

Note: N Korea just reprogrammed a nuke at the apple spaceship.

2. Here’s how to unlock your phone under the new rules

< https://gigaom.com/2015/02/11/phone-tablet-unlocking-rules-ctia-verizon-tmobile-sprint-att/>

Why Tim Cook Would Build an Apple Car

< http://www.technewsworld.com/edpick/81706.html>

Note: Because he has so money he can. But without a real dealer network he can’t sell them, just like that other electric car company.

4. Editorial: Is the Apple Car a midlife crisis?

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/16/finally.cupertino.can.afford.to.spend.cash.on.cars....and.thats.a.good.thing/#ixzz3RxQ1QP9i

5. Video reveals close-up look of Apple's mysterious minivan project

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/16/video-reveals-close-up-view-of-apples-mysterious-minivan-project>

6. Apple Helping Developers Finalize Apple Watch Apps at Cupertino Headquarters

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/16/apple-finalizing-watchkit-apps/>

7. Google Relaxes Project Zero Bug Disclosure Policy

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/16/google-project-zero-disclosure-policy/>

8. Another Purported 'iPad Pro' Case Shown in New Photos

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/15/ipad-pro-purported-case-photos/>

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AAPL 127.08 Up 0.62(0.49%)

1. Apple partners up with Pinterest

< http://www.nbcnews.com/watch/cnbc/apple-partners-up-with-pinterest-398042179875 >

2. An Apple Car? It’s Not So Outrageous.

\< http://recode.net/2015/02/14/an-apple-car-its-not-so-outrageous/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=rc_email_daily&utm_content=an-apple-car-its-not-so-outrageous>

Note: Your at 70mph and it needs to reboot.

3. Is an Apple Maps Upgrade in the Works?

< http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/81686.html>

4. Apple tipsters claim Apple electric minivan in the works

http://www.macnn.com/articles/15/02/14/series.of.reports.suggest.vehicle.design.may.be.underway/#ixzz3RmNaD6h8

5. Five Ways That Apple Is Already Positioned to Be a Car Company

< http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-02-15/five-ways-that-apple-is-already-positioned-to-be-a-car-company?cmpid=yhoo>

6. Gene Munster: No car from Apple for at least five years

< http://fortune.com/2015/02/14/gene-munster-no-car-from-apple-for-at-least-five-years/?xid=yahoo_fortune>

7. iWork for iCloud Beta Apps Now Accessible Without an Apple Device

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/13/iwork-for-icloud-beta-signup/>

8. How-To: Now’s the right time to swap your old iMac’s hard drive for a fast new SSD

< http://9to5mac.com/2015/02/13/how-to-swap-imac-hard-drive-for-ssd/>

9. Apple Doesn't Want to Compete -- It Wants to Own the Record Business

< http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/digital-and-mobile/6472756/apple-doesnt-want-to-compete-it-wants-to-own-the-record>

Note: On day the anti-trust people will remove their ear buds and realize this and go after Apple.

10. All You Need to Know About EMV Chip Cards

< http://www.shopkeep.com/emv-faq?utm_source=GoogleDBM&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=ShopKeep2015&utm_term=Contextual&utm_content=300x250&c3=N7584.1355588DOUBLECLICK.COMBIDM-114849125&c3creative=61261073&c3adid=&c3size=300x250>

11. Untangling your digital life (while embracing it)

< http://www.cnet.com/news/untangling-your-digital-life-while-embracing-it/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

12. Obama signs information-sharing order as privacy question looms

< http://www.cnet.com/news/obama-signs-information-sharing-order-as-privacy-question-looms/?tag=nl.e703&s_cid=e703&ttag=e703&ftag=CAD090e536>

13. 'Digital Dark Age' Imminent Warns 'Father of the Internet'

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81708.html

Note: We already see this in the Apple world, he is 100% correct.

14. Facebook Launches ThreatExchange to Stymie Cybercrime

http://www.technewsworld.com/story/81705.html

15. Windows 10 vs OS X 10.10 Yosemite comparison: OS X is an exciting but solid upgrade, Windows 10 an OS for all devices - it's 10 vs 10 10.10

http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/features/software/3534489/windows-10-vs-os-x-1010-yosemite-comparison/?

16. China Labor Union Slams Apple for Closing their Eyes to Real Ongoing Labor Problems at Chinese Plants & More

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/china-labor-union-slams-apple-for-closing-their-eyes-to-real-ongoing-labor-problems-at-chinese-plants-more-1.html

17. Beach Road Music Files Class Action Lawsuit against Apple & Beats

http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/beach-road-music-files-class-action-lawsuit-against-apple-beats.html

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AAPL 126.46 Up 1.58(1.27%)

1. Facebook to let users choose what happens to account after death

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/12/legacy.contact.allows.for.nominated.person.to.manage.account.of.deceased.facebook.user/#ixzz3RaAPb3ok

Note: If you forget to fill out the form you have to come back.

2. Microsoft confirms acquisition of cross-platform calendar app Sunrise

http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/12/sunrise.purchase.believed.to.cost.microsoft.at.least.100m/#ixzz3RaB7GgbB

3. Study suggests smartphone apps more accurate than fitness trackers

<http://www.electronista.com/articles/15/02/12/research.finds.wider.variance.in.step.counts.in.wearable.devices.than.apps/#ixzz3RaBHzBmg>

4. Xiaomi to start small in U.S., with earphones and bands

< http://fortune.com/2015/02/12/xiaomi-u-s-earphones-and-bands/?xid=yahoo_fortune>

5. Apple Two-Step Verification Now Available for iMessage and FaceTime [Updated]

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/12/apple-two-step-verification-imessage-facetime/>

6. Apple Increases Maximum App Size from 2GB to 4GB

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/12/apple-increases-maximum-app-size/>

7. 'Phorm' Case Adds Morphing Tactile Keyboard to iPad Mini

< http://www.macrumors.com/2015/02/12/phorm-morphing-ipad-mini-keyboard/>

Note: This is cool.

8. Developers get new group options in Apple's TestFlight service

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/12/developers-get-new-group-options-in-apples-testflight-service>

9. Piper Jaffray sees a revamped Apple TV set-top box being core of Apple's fall 2015 products

< http://appleinsider.com/articles/15/02/12/piper-jaffray-sees-a-revamped-apple-tv-set-top-box-being-core-of-apples-fall-2015-products>

10. OpinionSpy Rears its Ugly Head on Macs Once Again

< http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/opinionspy-rears-its-ugly-head-on-macs-once-again/>

11. Google threatens to make Microsoft’s and Apple’s software vulnerabilities public

< http://macdailynews.com/2015/02/12/google-threatens-to-make-microsofts-and-apples-software-vulnerabilities-public/>

12. FileVault 2 encrypts your whole Mac, and Disk Utility can encrypt parts

< http://www.macworld.com/article/2883401/filevault-2-encrypts-your-whole-mac-and-disk-utility-can-encrypt-parts.html#tk.rss_all>

13. Is Apple Abandoning their Iconic "Genius Bar" Logo in Stores?

< http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2015/02/is-apple-abandoning-their-iconic-genius-bar-logo-in-stores.html>

Note: They should since most workers are far from Genius. Like 99.9%.

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