Nielsen to start sharing Hulu & Prime Video viewership later in 2019, could force concessions by Apple

Nielsen will reportedly begin sharing viewership data for Hulu and Amazon Prime Video later this year, which could put pressure on Apple to allow the same with its new video service.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple Music comes to Amazon's Fire TV streamers

People with one of Amazon's Fire TV streamers can now listen to Apple Music, much as they can on Echo speakers.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Editorial: Senator Warren's stance on big tech breakup is dangerous politics

Running for President, Senator Warren proposes plans to break up big technology companies, that ignore real security concerns. You can't apply simplistic solutions to complex problems just because it's politically expedient, and you can't conveniently dance around Apple being included, then bring it in when you're forced to give a soundbite.

William Gallagher and Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 92

Amazon delivers more Apple deals: $250-$300 off 2018 13" and 15" MacBook Pros, plus up to $1,000 off 2017 models

In what amounts to the steepest discount available on Apple's quad-core 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, Amazon has issued a $250 price drop on current models, with prices starting at $1,549. Six-core 15-inch MacBook Pros are also on sale, with prices as low as $2,099. Meanwhile, Amazon-owned Woot is discounting 2017 models by up to $1,000.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Eero promises transparency in collecting analytics data following Amazon buyout

Fresh off its acquisition by Amazon, mesh router maker eero on Tuesday promised to be "upfront and transparent" about analytics data it's collecting from Wi-Fi networks.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 20

Elizabeth Warren confirms Apple is on her big tech breakup list

Speaking at SXSW, presidential candidate and Senator Elizabeth Warren explicitly called out Apple's App Store as one example of what would need to be split away from the company to comply with her big tech breakup plan, if Apple wanted to continue to distribute its own apps and services.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 172

Elizabeth Warren calls for tech giant breakup, with Apple in the cross-hairs

On Friday, Democratic Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren advocated for breaking up major tech companies with large services, specifically naming Amazon, Facebook, and Google — but Apple fits in the targeted category as well.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 103

Amazon discounts Apple's Core i7 2017 MacBook Air to $799, 2018 MacBook Air to $999

While supplies last, Amazon is knocking $350 off Apple's Mid 2017 13-inch MacBook Air with an upgraded 2.2GHz Core i7 processor, bringing the price down to $799, a record low. Prefer the latest model? Apple's standard 2018 MacBook Air is also on sale for $999 ($200 off retail). Meanwhile, B&H has MacBook Pros on sale for just $1,099. These deals may end at any time, so don't delay.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

Apple breaks with digital music competitors, will not appeal songwriter royalty increase

Major digital music and streaming services Amazon, Google, Pandora and Spotify on Thursday filed separate appeals of a U.S. Copyright Royalty Board ruling that greatly increases royalty rates paid out to songwriters. Apple is conspicuously absent from the list of appellants.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 36

Amazon drops Apple's 2018 iPad to $249, 11-inch iPad Pro to $699 while supplies last

Back by popular demand! Amazon has Apple's current 9.7-inch iPad back in stock for $249.99, a discount of $80 off retail. And for the first time ever, the e-commerce giant has issued a $100 discount on Apple's new 11-inch iPad Pro, bringing the price down to $699.

Christine McKee 7 years ago 0

These $49 Funcl AI earbuds might look like AirPods, but they're a whole lot cheaper (and still sound great)

For a limited time only, AppleInsider readers can exclusively pick up Funcl's AI wireless earphones for just $49, matching the lowest price we've seen to date. These portable headphones are a great budget-friendly alternative to Apple's pricier AirPods — and best of all, they're in stock and ready to ship at Amazon.

AppleInsider Staff 7 years ago 0

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Amazon buys Eero, March 25 for 'Apple News Magazines,' and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

Victor Marks 7 years ago 0

Amazon bailing on $2.5 billion NYC headquarters after coming under fire from lawmakers

Under pressure from citizens and lawmakers, Amazon has pulled the plug on a large facility in New York City and is walking away from billions in incentives.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 0

Disney boots Apple off top US spot in 2019 'Brand Intimacy' study

Entertainment megacorporation Disney has, for the first time, replaced Apple at the top of MBLM's annual "Brand Intimacy" study in the U.S., gauging the emotional attachments manufactured by brands.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 9

Amazon's eero buy is the clearest sign yet that Apple should revive the AirPort

Amazon's purchase of eero for its Wi-Fi router technology has put the corporation in the position of ultimately being able to see all our web traffic, should they see fit to do so. Apple should plant a flag in the ground for user privacy and return to manufacturing, designing, and securing Wi-Fi networking gear.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 40

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