9to5Mac: Apple iPhone, Mac and iPad News Breaking All Day

9to5Mac: Apple iPhone, Mac and iPad News Breaking All Day: "Now the LAUSD has decided to scrap the entire plan for good just as the Federal Bureau of Investigation has started taking a closer look at the deal."

I believe Cyndi Lauper said it best "Money Changes Everything"

Netflix 'fast lanes' make it a net neutrality hypocrite, FCC commissioner says | VentureBeat | Media | by Mark Sullivan

Netflix 'fast lanes' make it a net neutrality hypocrite, FCC commissioner says | VentureBeat | Media | by Mark Sullivan: "Federal Communications Commissioner Ajit Pai sent a letter to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings today suggesting that while Netflix advocates loudly for network neutrality and openness, the video giant has taken steps to create some Internet ‘fast lanes’ of its own."

A proprietary compression standard is probably about reducing piracy of streams.

Steve Wozniak is about to become a reality TV show | Cult of Mac

Steve Wozniak is about to become a reality TV show | Cult of Mac: "Steve Wozniak has played a lot of roles over the last three decades – engineer, Apple co-founder, Segway polo champion, and university professor – but Steve is about to jump into an all new realm: Realty TV show host."

The most interesting man in the world!

Microsoft raids App Store for popular cross-platform email app | Cult of Mac

Microsoft raids App Store for popular cross-platform email app | Cult of Mac: "News of the Acompli acquisition was posted today on Microsoft’s company blog, with VP of Office, Rajesh Jha, saying the company plans to integrate the app into the Outlook redesign his team is currently working on."

Shows that iOS is an important platform to the software-mostly company.

Über -> Flywheel Taxi hailing App

: "Uber’s controversy involving reporters and privacy violations spawned calls for boycotts and switching to alternative on-demand car service options. And now, in addition to Lyft’s claim of seeing a huge bump in number of rides in the past week, Flywheel has seen a 300 percent increase in app downloads, the company told VentureBeat."

Flywheel Taxi hailing instead of Ubering.

Natalie Portman rumored for troubled Steve Jobs biopic

Natalie Portman rumored for troubled Steve Jobs biopic: "A second major Hollywood star could soon join the Aaron Sorkin-penned Steve Jobs biopic, according to a Wednesday report, with actress Natalie Portman said to be in discussions with Universal over a role in the film."

Wot? Wot. Wot!

After losing Apple's iPad business, Intel has bled $7 billion while heavily subsidizing cheap x86 Atom Android tablets

After losing Apple's iPad business, Intel has bled $7 billion while heavily subsidizing cheap x86 Atom Android tablets: "Over the last two years, Intel's mobile chip division has lost $7 billion while heavily subsidizing the manufacturing costs of Android Atom tablet makers. It now plans to phase out those generous incentives, which will make it more expensive for iPad competitors to dump cheap tablets into the market. "

Obviously a market leader needs to strike a balance between leading and pricing. Unfortunately, the ARM SOC competition is at a whole different price point and if these low power chipmakers ever add x86 instructions, could spell trouble. 8086 __asm forever!

Revel Works With Apple Pay - Revel Systems | iPad POS System | Retail and Restaurant POS

Revel Works With Apple Pay - Revel Systems | iPad POS System | Retail and Restaurant POS: "A new player has just entered the mobile payment industry, setting the stage for exciting possibilities in the point of sale space. Apple Pay will enable users to make payments from their iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, without having to share credit card or other personal information. Mass adoption of Apple Pay technology is already underfoot, with franchise giants like McDonald’s, Subway, and Panera on board, along with major retailers like Target, Whole Foods, Macy’s, and Bloomingdale’s."

Pad Pay.

Disney announces Disney Infinity 2.0 mobile built w/ Metal, new ESPN app, and more during today’s special event | 9to5Mac

Disney announces Disney Infinity 2.0 mobile built w/ Metal, new ESPN app, and more during today’s special event | 9to5Mac: "Disney Infinity 2.0 released earlier this fall on consoles, but until today Disney had been mum on its plans for an updated mobile version. Now it’s official. Disney Infinity 2.0 for mobile devices will be released this holiday season."

Hmmm. Metal!