Commerce is in the air as Apple reports more money for wearables and services and less money for the iPhone, and begins to roll out the Apple Card. How does Apple react strategically as a company to financial incentives, and does Apple's success in the category formerly called "Other" suggest a new emphasis on wearables? We also follow up on Siri surveillance and Catalina security and then make a bet to be settled in 2031, assuming money will still exist in the future.
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The Besties - Polygon
You Look Nice Today on Apple Podcasts
Transmission Malware Transmitted Through Server Hack, Downloaded 6,500 Times - MacRumors
Relay FM 5th Anniversary 'Family Feud' Survey
Apple’s Q3 2019 results: Evolving from the iPhone to Wearables and Services | Macworld
Product distortion field - Six Colors
Apple suspends Siri response grading in response to privacy concerns | TechCrunch
Accidental Tech Podcast: 337: Sea Conditions Are Calm
The Apple Card starts rolling out today - The Verge
Thoughts about Apple's 'Show Time' Event
Not WWDC, the Apple Card was unveiled in March! Whoops.
Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco.org
Alfred - Productivity App for macOS
TextExpander – Communicate Smarter
1Password
Hazel – Noodlesoft
LaunchBar
BBEdit 12
Klearlook Tablet Stand Holder – Amazon
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