“Nothing’s gone wrong with Theranos… Consumers love it,” says investor | Ars Technica

“Nothing’s gone wrong with Theranos… Consumers love it,” says investor | Ars Technica: "In recent months, medical testing company Theranos has been slammed by media reports and federal inspections that say its blood testing devices don’t work. Amid the revelations, the company’s president stepped down, Theranos voided or corrected tens of thousands of blood test results, and Walgreens dumped its arrangement. Theranos now faces hefty federal sanctions, criminal charges, and several lawsuits from ex-customers. It has seen its valuation drop from $9 billion to just $800 million."

I'm inclined to believe Mr. Draper, but I do believe that Applied Proteomics is the future of medical testing. Thanks TEDMED! I'd love to do this at my local Walgreens, at your earliest convenience.

Surface 3 stocks dwindling as Microsoft plans system’s demise | Ars Technica

Surface 3 stocks dwindling as Microsoft plans system’s demise | Ars TechnicaThe Atom x7 processors in Surface 3, using the Airmont core, were originally due to be replaced by the "Broxton" family with a new Goldmont core. But earlier this year, Intel cancelled some of its planned Broxton processors as it scaled back its investment in phone and tablet components.

ARM is the little engine that could. And did.

Microsoft tests new tool to remove OEM crapware | Ars Technica

Microsoft tests new tool to remove OEM crapware | Ars Technica: "Currently available only for Windows Insiders, the new tool fetches a copy of Windows online and performs a clean installation. The only option is whether or not you want to preserve your personal data. Any other software that's installed will be blown away, including the various applications and utilities that OEMs continue to bundle with their systems."

Love this!

AppleInsider podcast talks to former Apple evangelist Matt Sephton, wraps up WWDC

AppleInsider podcast talks to former Apple evangelist Matt Sephton, wraps up WWDCThis week on the AppleInsider former Apple technology evangelist Matt Sephton joins Victor to talk about his perspective on the week's WWDC news and shares a Steve Jobs story. Mikey chimes in with his favorite upcoming iOS 10, macOS, watchOS 3 and tvOS features.

Tonight, on Inside Apple!

Snapchat's response to stealing artwork - Business Insider

Snapchat's response to stealing artwork - Business Insider: "Snapchat has responded to allegations that it stole artwork for its selfie filters and other graphics."

Apparently nobody told these artists to register their work at the US Copyright Office and thereby be entitled to statutory damages of $40,000USD per infringement. Stolen art wouldn't seem like such a bargain then, would it?

The best way to register a lot of images all at once is by registering a collection.

Credit Suisse predicts Apple stock 'super cycle' on strength of all-glass 2017 iPhone

Credit Suisse predicts Apple stock 'super cycle' on strength of all-glass 2017 iPhone: "Analysts on Wall Street are increasingly expecting an incremental iPhone hardware update this year, which has led some to turn their sights to a rumored 2017 handset revamp in hopes of pushing Apple stock to new heights."

Ooh lala.

Safari 10 dumps Flash, Java, Silverlight, QuickTime in the trash • The Register

Safari 10 dumps Flash, Java, Silverlight, QuickTime in the trash • The Register: "Java, Silverlight and QuickTime are also on the Safari 10 end-of-life list, which along with why-are-you-still-using Flash are going to be excluded from the as-shipped navigator.plugins and navigator.mimeTypes files.">

So long old friend (tm).

Some low hanging fruit for Apple to pick at WWDC 2016

Some low hanging fruit for Apple to pick at WWDC 2016: "As this candy colored appearance grew old, Apple again shifted toward neutral greys and complex, photorealistic icons. iOS started out in 2007 with richly beveled photorealistic icons with gloss and sheen and reflections. By 2013, this had not only grown somewhat old fashioned looking, but would also be hard to maintain as iOS began making efforts to support resolution independence. "

I think Snapchat has proved once and for all it's not about the chrome, it's about the customer.

Google’s 3D sensing Project Tango tech finally lands in a consumer phone [Update] | Ars Technica

Google’s 3D sensing Project Tango tech finally lands in a consumer phone [Update] | Ars Technica: "One of the more interesting uses was as a measuring tape. The 3D sensing is so precise that it allows you to pick two points on a plane, and it will give you a readout in centimeters. You can make and save 3D volumetric measurements, which is a feature we haven't seen in a smartphone before."

With every new sensor smartphones add, a new industry is born.

Apple is making big changes to the App Store under Phil Schiller’s lead | Ars Technica

Apple is making big changes to the App Store under Phil Schiller’s lead | Ars Technica: "We're a few days out from the WWDC keynote, but Apple is already making some announcements. Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller was put in charge of the App Store back in December, and today he sat down with The Loop's Jim Dalrymple to detail his first major changes to the App Store.

Plenty of great Apple developer news in this article.

GNU cryptocurrency aims at 'the mainstream economy not the black market' • The Register

GNU cryptocurrency aims at 'the mainstream economy not the black market' • The Register: "GNU and an outfit called “Inria” have released Alpha code – version 0.0.0 to be precise – of an anonymous-but-taxable electronic payments system they say is “a currency for the mainstream economy, and not the black market.”"

When GNU farts, hackers listen.

Verizon could rule the ’90s cyberscape as owner of both AOL and Yahoo | Ars Technica

Verizon could rule the ’90s cyberscape as owner of both AOL and Yahoo | Ars Technica: "Verizon is submitting a $3 billion (£2 billion) bid to purchase Yahoo's core Internet business, according to The Wall Street Journal, which cites an anonymous source. Though at least one more round of bidding is expected, Verizon is reportedly the leading contender."

Turns out the most important part of being a successful Google executive is being at Google.

Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' video catalog gets 8 new videos

Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' video catalog gets 8 new videos: "In a friendly reminder that iPhone is the world's most popular digital camera, Apple on Monday added eight new user videos to its "Shot on iPhone" series, highlighting the handset's ability to capture high-quality footage in the most challenging environments."

How about a series of Made entirely on a Mac? Only a masochist would choose to edit on a mobile device.

NASA's Eyes: Eyes on Juno

NASA's Eyes: Eyes on Juno: "After a journey of more than 5 years, the Juno spacecraft is ready for its detailed look at Jupiter, the largest planet in the solar system. "

Eyes on Jupiter.

Xiaomi’s path to the West gets a little easier with Microsoft patent deal | Ars Technica

Xiaomi’s path to the West gets a little easier with Microsoft patent deal | Ars Technica: "Xiaomi and Microsoft have announced a deal that will move the companies a little closer together, while giving Xiaomi a slightly less treacherous path for expansion into Western markets. Xiaomi is buying some Microsoft patents, and the two companies have inked a cross-licensing deal for patents, and, like many vendors, Xiaomi is committing to bundle Microsoft apps on its Android phones."

Could be a big win. Maybe a Xiaomi Windows phone is next!