MBW 981: It's Thicker Where It Counts - Apple Offers $150M for F1 Streaming Rights

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Jul 16, 2025

Apple is making waves by offering $150 million for exclusive F1 streaming rights, shaking up traditional broadcasting. Meanwhile, Tim Cook's leadership faces scrutiny as executive changes loom. A hefty investment in rare earth recycling highlights Apple's commitment to sustainability. Anticipation builds for new products, including the iPhone 17 Pro with unique colors and the OLED MacBook Pro. The podcast also delves into exciting AI advancements, particularly in health monitoring, showcasing how Apple continues to innovate in a competitive landscape.

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Apple's Big Bet on F1

Apple offering $150 million to stream F1 is almost twice what ESPN currently pays.
Apple aims to use this as a test for long-term international Formula One rights in 2030.

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Tim Cook's Stability at Apple

Tim Cook is not planning to retire soon despite market pressure.
Apple board prefers stability over a risky CEO change, valuing Cook's track record.

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Apple’s COO Retirement Impact

Jeff Williams retiring shifts Apple's executive succession plans.
Williams stepping aside may reflect desire not to be emergency fallback CEO during transition.

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Apple has reportedly offered $150 million for exclusive streaming rights for F1, Apple executive shake-ups are looming within the company, Apple is committing $500 million to a rare earth recycling firm, and more Apple products, including its infamous 'trash can' Mac Pro, have been added to its vintage products list.

Apple is offering 150 million to stream F1.
Tim Cook isn't going anywhere soon, but an Apple shake-up looms.
Apple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million deal.
EU likely to shelve digital tax plan that would target Apple and other Big Tech companies.
Apple plans new MacBook Pro, iPhone 17e and iPads by early 2026.
iPhone 17 Pro models rumored to have all-new unique color option.
Fine M-Tec: leading beneficiary of SDC's crease-free display solution for foldable iPhone.
Study: Apple's newest AI model flags health conditions with up to 92% accuracy.
Apple Silicon machine learning code may become more easily portable to Nvidia hardware.
'Ted Lasso' star Hannah Waddingham says season 4 is like a 'beloved dog that was buried, and now we've exhumed it'.
Steve Jobs lived in this counterculture commune in Oregon when he dreamed up Apple.
Frame of preference: A history of Mac settings, 1984–2004.
AirPort Base Stations: Will Apple ever return to Wi-Fi router market?
Iconic 'Trash Can' Mac Pro is now on Apple's vintage products list.
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition' coming to Apple Silicon Macs on July 17.
Apple has its best Emmy nomination cycle ever, with 81 nominations.

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