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11 hours agoApple is preparing to spend, but not necessarily on AI
Apple's cash flexibility allows for strategic investments in services rather than panic buying in AI.
Apple reported fiscal Q2 revenue of $111.18 billion, up about 17%, and an EPS of $2.01 versus $1.94 expected, marking its 8th straight earnings beat. Tim Cook noted iPhone demand was 'off the charts', and the company authorized a $100 billion buyback while raising the dividend 4% to $0.27.
Personal safety products have a design problem few people talk about. Pepper sprays and personal alarms are either too bulky to carry consistently or so visually aggressive that most people feel uncomfortable with them in plain sight.
Ted Lasso season four will debut on August 5, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday through October 7. This time out, Ted and Beard have returned to Richmond to take over coaching its women's team as it languishes in the second division.
Apple is denying union-represented workers the same opportunities it is giving to others - and doing so because these workers chose to organize. That is discrimination, and it is exactly what federal labor law is designed to prevent.
The M5 MacBook Air has dropped back down to $949, which is $150 off its retail price. It's only been at this price one other time since the product launched in early March and has more consistently sold for $1,049.