Magnets

Magnets Ever since kindergarten, I can remember magnets. It was fascinating to see them repel or attract another magnet. Even just recently when attending a conference, I was given a name badge with a pair of magnets on the back. I simply removed the one magnet and put it inside my shirt. The badge adhered […]
Apple and AI – Part 2

Apple and AI – Part 2 Apple’s much-anticipated entry into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) arrived at their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024. Dubbed “Apple Intelligence,” the suite of features integrates seamlessly into existing iOS functionalities, prioritizing user privacy and on-device processing over cloud-based solutions. In the post, I hope to shed […]
Apple and AI

Apple and AI Apple made a splash on June 7. The company’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is an annual event Apple conducts for the thousands of developers who create applications for Apple’s products. When the conference is announced as open for enrollment, the available seats are sold out in about an hour because developers are […]
Is Apple Having a Supply Chain Problem?
Is Apple Having a Supply Chain Problem? Written: September 2022 Big Brown pulled up in front of my home at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. Our happy UPS driver, Russ, brought the box to my front door. I had pre-signed the Apple/UPS form and taped it to the door to authorize leaving the package in case […]
Apple’s Staggering Numbers
Apple’s earnings report this week included a lot of staggering numbers. As of noon Friday the company was valued by the market at 2.2 trillion dollars, the largest in the world. Skeptics have questioned whether the company can continue to grow rapidly, if at all. As written here many times, the skeptics have underestimated the […]