Android creator Andy Rubin plans AI-equipped smartphone with edge-to-edge display, ceramic back

Android creator Andy Rubin plans AI-equipped smartphone with edge-to-edge display, ceramic back: "The man behind Google's Android platform, Andy Rubin, is preparing to reveal a company that will field a high-end smartphone with a bezel-free screen, ceramic back, and a heavy focus on AI —posing yet another challenge to Apple's iPhone, a report said on Friday."

Because anyone can introduce a new mobile phone as the lemmings leap off the cliff into the ocean.

Mac sales stabilize in Q4 amid worldwide PC shipment decline

Mac sales stabilize in Q4 amid worldwide PC shipment decline: "According to the latest estimates from Gartner, Apple shipped 5.4 million Macs to capture 7.5 percent of the worldwide PC market in the fourth calendar quarter of 2016, up 2.4 percent from 5.3 million units shipped and a 7 percent share of the market during the same period a year ago. "

Hubba, hubba!

Fitbit looks to challenge Apple Watch with new acquisitions

Fitbit looks to challenge Apple Watch with new acquisitions: "Fitbit in December bought indie smartwatch firm Pebble in a deal that gives the company access to software, patents and engineering talent it needs to fight Apple in the wearable arena. "

The glove has been thrown down!

Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini

Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini: "Though it hasn't been updated since 2015, the 7.9-inch iPad mini won't be among the trio of new iPads Apple is expected to introduce this spring, instead sticking to larger form factors, according to a new report."

You can't improve on perfection. OK, maybe a little.

Video demonstrates old 'Acorn OS' interface considered for iPhone prior to iOS

Video demonstrates old 'Acorn OS' interface considered for iPhone prior to iOS: "Avid product leaker Sonny Dickson has published looks at the Apple "Acorn OS" operating system, thought to be at the core of early Apple iPhone prototypes.

Reako, leako!

Fraud in Silicon Valley: Startups Show Their Unethical Underside

Fraud in Silicon Valley: Startups Show Their Unethical Underside: "That’s not what startups are about. Same for WrkRiot, the startup that abruptly shut down after an employee accused it of forging wire-transfer documents. Or Skully, the failed maker of smart motorcycle helmets, being sued for “fraudulent bookkeeping.” Or ScoreBig, the struggling ticketing site being sued by brokers."

It's like 1999 all over again.

Twitter debuts live 360-degree video posts powered by Periscope

Twitter debuts live 360-degree video posts powered by Periscope: "With the new feature rolling out today, users can view and interact with live 360-degree footage directly in the Twitter or Periscope apps. "

All for one and one for all.

Stoicism: Silicon Valley tech workers are reading Ryan Holiday to use an ancient philosophy as a life hack — Quartz

Stoicism: Silicon Valley tech workers are reading Ryan Holiday to use an ancient philosophy as a life hack — Quartz: "to give a simple overview, Stoicism advocates developing four virtues: courage, temperance (namely self-control), justice (which they saw as treating all others with fairness), and having the practical wisdom to navigate complicated situations. "

Be stoic, of course, and check the stock price on your Apple Watch.

Twitter iOS app integrates Periscope-based live video, Instagram adds bookmarking support

Twitter iOS app integrates Periscope-based live video, Instagram adds bookmarking support: "Though Twitter previously supported live video, until today tapping on a button simply redirected people to the separate Periscope app. Now users can tap a "live" icon when composing a tweet and broadcasting will start from within Twitter, complete with normal Periscope features like hearts and comments, and links on Twitter timelines."/p>

Twitter is so undervalued. You don't see any other mobile apps toppling world governments or breaking critical news stories. Yeah, it's about Flappy Bird and Khardashian selfies, riiiiight.