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☆ He spent years predicting Apple would launch a TV. The 'painful lesson' he learned when it didn't still applies today.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, said he isn't holding his breath for an Apple TV. Munster said it's still a "painful topic" since he spent a lot of time looking into the Apple TV and was emphatic that it would happen. However, in 2014, another author, Yukari Iwatani Kane, wrote in "Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs" that Jobs told Apple employees in 2010 that a TV set wasn't happening. The lesson Munster learned about a company assembling a team and putting resources behind projects that may remain on the shelf continues to apply. Still, Munster's lesson didn't stop him from making a plea for CEO Tim Cook to bring the Apple TV to shelves.

Persons: Gene Munster, he's, Munster, Apple, it's, I'm, Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs, Yukari Iwatani Kane, Jobs, Tim Cook Organizations: Apple, Bloomberg, Munster, Deepwater Asset Management, Apple TV

☆ Palmer Luckey says his Facebook firing changed the way he does business
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementPalmer Luckey said his firing from Facebook changed his approach to business relationships. He went on to found Anduril Industries, a $14 billion defense startup. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey said his frosty departure from Facebook years ago changed the way he approaches business deals. Luckey went on to become the founder and face of Anduril Industries, a tech defense startup reportedly worth $14 billion, but he told Fortune that the dramatic firing changed how he approaches business. Now, as his defense company supplies weapons for the Russia-Ukraine war, he said he's working on his reputation in the business world.

Persons: Palmer Luckey, Luckey, Donald Trump, he'd, Fortune, Gabrielle Wesley, America It's, Forbes, Trump, John Carmack Organizations: Facebook, Industries, Anduril Industries, Mars, America Locations: Mars Wrigley, Russia, Ukraine

☆ I tried Snap's AR glasses, Spectacles. They're a good start to get Gen Z users interested in smart eyewear.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementSnap's new Spectacles offer AR features like piano lessons and video calls. While the Vision Pro is a heavier corded headset, Meta's smart glasses are more like sunglasses with a camera and an AI assistant. AdvertisementSome features were clunky but impressiveOne of the Spectacles Lenses offered virtual piano lessons. AdvertisementGoogle tried and failed to break open the smart glasses market in the past, but that hasn't stopped CEO Mark Zuckerberg from showing off another pair of smart specs, Orion, at Meta Connect in September. AdvertisementI was impressed by the Spectacles demo, but I'm still waiting for a feature that makes them feel like a must-have.

Persons: Meta's Ray, Jordan Hart, They're, Evan Spiegel, I've, It's, hasn't, Mark Zuckerberg, haven't, Peter Kafka, Orion, they're, I'm Organizations: Apple's Vision, Apple Vision, Google, Meta Connect

☆ Apple is revisiting a scrapped idea from its Steve Jobs era
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Steve Jobs had apparently had mixed feelings about Apple entering the TV market before his death. Apple cofounder Steve Jobs reportedly made it clear before he died that Apple wouldn't pursue its own television set, but the company may now be revisiting the idea over a decade later. Jobs reportedly told biographer Walter Isaacson that he'd "finally cracked" how to make TVs simpler to use. In 2014, writer and former Apple beat reporter Yukari Iwatani Kane wrote in her book, "Haunted Empire: Apple After Steve Jobs," that Jobs told top Apple employees in 2010 that the company wouldn't be making a TV set. Apple's services business, which includes Apple TV+ subscriptions, has boomed in recent quarters.

Persons: Steve Jobs, Apple hasn't, Jobs, Walter Isaacson, he'd, Isaacson, Apple, it's, Yukari Iwatani Kane, Ted Lasso Organizations: Apple, Bloomberg, Apple Intelligence

☆ 'Dune: Prophecy' is based on a book — but not one written by 'Dune' author Frank Herbert
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The story is based both on "Dune" and the prequel novel "Sisterhood of Dune." Discovery after a merger, it started development on a "Dune" prequel series focused on the politically savvy, supernaturally powered sect of women. "Dune: Prophecy" is partly based on Frank Herbert's seminal science fiction work and on "Sisterhood of Dune," a novel written by Herbert's son Brian Herbert and sci-fi author Kevin J. Anderson. Attila Szvacsek/HBO'Sisterhood of Dune' is a prequel novel set in the 'Dune' universeFrank Herbert's "Dune" novels compose only a small part of the franchise. Advertisement"Sisterhood of Dune" is part of the "Great Schools of Dune" prequel series written by the two, and it was published in 2012.

Persons: Frank Herbert's, Denis Villeneuve's, Bene, we're, Paul Atreides, Timothée Chalamet, Herbert's, Brian Herbert, Kevin J, Anderson, Jessica Barden, Valya, Attila Szvacsek, Brian, It's, Raquella Berto, Anirul, Mother, Manford Torondo, Vorian, Emperor Salvatore Corrino, Roderick, Anna, Valya's, Griffin, Tula, Doretea, Emperor, Wallach IX, Travis Fimmel, Desmond Hart, Ynez, Constantine Corrino, Jordan Goldberg, Emily Watson, Goldberg Organizations: Warner Bros, HBO, Max

☆ A guide to every 'Dune: Prophecy' character you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Advertisement"Dune: Prophecy" is a prequel series set in the same universe as the "Dune" movies. On the heels of "The Penguin" season finale, "Dune: Prophecy" is the next big-budget, IP-driven HBO drama the network is banking on. "Dune: Prophecy" focuses on the rise of the Bene Gesserit, a sect of women that secretly seek to control the fate of the Imperium. Given the show's place in the "Dune" timeline, viewers won't see familiar faces like Paul Atreides (Chalamet) or Chani (Zendaya). Here's what to know about all the major "Dune: Prophecy" characters, and details to keep in mind while you're watching the show.

Persons: Valya Harkonnen, Desmond Hart, Princess Ynez, Denis Villeneuve's, Timothée Chalamet, Paul Atreides Organizations: HBO

☆ I've had Bluesky for less than a week. Here's how to get started with the competitor to Elon Musk's X.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-17 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementBluesky has seen a surge in users after the US election and as X introduces new terms of service. Bluesky is having quite the week as millions of people flock to sign up in the wake of the US election and new terms of service coming to X. Bluesky had 17 million users as of Friday, according to a live stat-tracker by a Bluesky developer. As departure announcements and Bluesky links popped up in my X feed on Wednesday, I became curious to see how the app attracted so many new accounts. Jordan Hart/BIBluesky's posts, known as "skeets," work similarly to posts on X (previously known as "tweets").

Persons: Bluesky, Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, X, they'd, Mark Zuckerberg, Jordan Hart Organizations: Twitter Locations: Bluesky

☆ Trump picks fracking company CEO Chris Wright as next Department of Energy secretary
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Ella Nilsen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday named Chris Wright, the CEO of Denver-based fracking company Liberty Energy, as his pick to be the next secretary of the Department of Energy. Wright will also serve as a member on the newly formed Council of National Energy, which Trump said will consist of all agencies involved in the “permitting, production, generation, distribution, regulation, transportation” of energy. In addition to his company’s work on fracking oil and natural gas, Wright also sits on the board of a modular nuclear reactor company and has talked about the potential of nuclear energy. Developing nuclear energy has become a big focus of the Biden administration’s Energy Department. “Standing in the way of today’s energy system before we’ve built a new energy system, there’s just no upside in that,” Wright told CNBC.

Persons: Donald Trump, Chris Wright, Wright, Trump, Doug Burgum –, “ Chris, Chris, ” Trump, Harold Hamm, ” Wright, Joe Biden, “, we’ve, ” Organizations: CNN, Liberty Energy, Department of Energy, of National Energy, North Dakota Gov, Department of, Energy, Gas, American Energy Independence, Global Energy Markets, Biden administration’s Energy Department, National Nuclear Security Administration, Hart Energy, CNBC, International Energy Agency Locations: Denver, Oklahoma

☆ U.S. companies could be caught in the crosshairs if China retaliates to fight Trump
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Eunice Yoon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Trump has threatened to hit China with at least 60% tariffs and vowed to end reliance on the country. It would force companies to scramble to find other sources of supply, American consumers to pay higher prices at the store, and, according to many experts, lead to job losses. "If they are interpreted in that way, China might have a much more vigorous response, not limited to tariffs." Those actions could range from economic changes to matters of diplomacy and security, Kennedy said, adding China may "push back as hard as they can." More combative relations between the U.S. and China also brings the risk of public backlash amid rising Chinese nationalism.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump, Scott Kennedy, Kennedy, Michael Hart Organizations: Center for Strategic, International Studies, U.S, American Chamber of Commerce Locations: China, U.S, Beijing

☆ Elon Musk's Trump bump keeps growing
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementElon Musk's businesses are thriving from his relationship with Trump, boosting his net worth. Musk's AI startup xAI is raising $5 billion, while SpaceX plans a share tender offer, the FT reported. Elon Musk's businesses are booming and that appears to be at least in part the result of his deepening relationship to the now president-elect, Donald Trump. Musk's AI startup xAI is now raising $5 billion in funding, the Financial Times reported. Trump's granddaughter, Kai Trump, said Musk was "achieving uncle status" in an X post on Sunday.

Persons: Trump, Donald Trump, xAI, Musk, Kamala Harris, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy, Kai Trump Organizations: Elon, SpaceX, Financial Times, Trump, of Government Locations: Tesla

☆ Bluesky, a competitor to Elon Musk's X, appears to be down after shooting to the top of the App Store
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Many people have said they're leaving Elon Musk's X in favor of Bluesky. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWith the change, X users must agree to handle all lawsuits against the site in a federal court district in northern Texas — outside the district where X is headquartered. Still, Bluesky's 16 million users are dwarfed by the 250 million people that X said in March used its site daily. Threads, a similar short-form social media app owned by Meta, now has nearly 275 million monthly users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in October.

Persons: they're, —, Don Lemon, Elon Musk's, Elon Musk, Bluesky, Jaz, Paul Frazee, Samuel Newman, Frazee, Bluesky didn't, Musk, Donald Trump, They've, X, Mark Zuckerberg Organizations: Elon Musk's, Service, Elon, Business, Twitter, Washington Post, Meta Locations: Texas

☆ I've visited every US national park alone. Here are 8 mistakes I see first-time travelers make.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past 10 years, I've traveled alone to all 63 major US national parks. First-time travelers often don't realize they sometimes have to secure reservations ahead of time. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! Now that I've been to all 63 major national parks, I've seen plenty of other new travelers in my shoes. Here are the eight most common mistakes I see first-time travelers make when visiting the national parks.

Persons: I've, It's, — Organizations: Service

☆ Apple's future product lineup is starting to come into focus
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple is exploring new headsets and smart-home devices to expand its lineup. Its plans don't always work out; it scrapped a car project and faces weak demand for the Vision Pro. The company in February scrapped plans for a car, and its $3,500 Vision Pro has gotten mixed reviews in the months since its release. Bloomberg on Tuesday reported on a wall-mounted smart-home tablet in Apple's production lineup that could operate home appliances, use Apple Intelligence, and access Apple apps. AdvertisementThe report said the project, code-named J490, could come as early as March, a month before new Apple Intelligence features are expected to roll out.

Persons: —, Mark Gurman, Ming, Chi Kuo, Apple's, Gurman, Apple, EMARKETER, Kuo, Meta, William Kerwin, Tim Cook, who's Organizations: Apple, Vision, Service, Bloomberg, Apple Intelligence, Big Tech, Asset Management, Business Locations: Taiwan, Morningstar

☆ Apple's latest coffee table book is aimed at music lovers and costs $450
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple Music has released a $450 coffee table book of its top 100 albums list. AdvertisementApple has turned its top 100 albums list into a coffee table book, and it's selling a limited batch for $450 each. When Apple Music released its ranking of the best albums of all time in May, it sparked debate among music fans. According to the site, the estimated shipping date for the new Apple Music book is January. This department includes subscription-based services like Apple Music, and its sales have boomed in recent quarters.

Persons: Apple, Assouline, —, Zane Lowe, Lowe, Roger Federer, Barbie, Jony Organizations: Apple, Service, Apple Music, Assouline, Business, eBay, Apple's Services Locations: New York, California

☆ The controversial postelection episode of 'Saturday Night Live' got a lot of people talking — including Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The "Saturday Night Live" postelection episode didn't land well with fans of the show or Elon Musk. AdvertisementThe "Saturday Night Live" postelection episode was criticized by people across the political spectrum, including Elon Musk. Related Video Crowd boos Elon Musk at Dave Chappelle's comedy show"Listen, I know a lot of ugly women, feminists, I mean, don't want to hear this message. pic.twitter.com/WpLVfMn5gH — BQ (@BrendanQ_1999) November 10, 2024To all the people that are offended by Bill Burr’s SNL monologue. @nbcsnl — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024They are so mad that @realDonaldTrump won 🤣🤣 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 10, 2024

Persons: Elon, Bill Burr, Musk, Dana Carvey, —, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Dave Chappelle, he's, Burr, Dave Chappelle's, Kamala Harris, — Kiki, ”, Dolly Parton, Bill Burr's Organizations: Service, Trump, SNL Locations: e" c

☆ Mattel apologizes for accidentally printing X-rated link on boxes for 'Wicked' dolls
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mattel apologized for including an X-rated site link on "Wicked" doll packaging. AdvertisementToy maker Mattel has apologized for a printing error on the packaging of a line of "Wicked" dolls that listed an X-rated adult site. Related storiesWalmart confirmed it had paused the sale of the dolls as Mattel works to correct the misprint. A completed eBay listing for a Mattel "Wicked" doll with a URL misprint on the packaging. EbayAlthough the "Wicked" dolls are still visible on the Mattel website, the purchase links didn't yield available results on Monday morning.

Persons: Mattel, —, Stanley, Mattel's Organizations: Service, Mattel Locations: Target, U.S

☆ Basketball is having a moment, and that's good news for Nike
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nike recently signed a 12-year deal with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League. AdvertisementNike is deepening its partnerships with the NBA and WNBA as basketball explodes in popularity in 2024. That's good news for the company as it tries to get back to its sports roots and reinvigorate sales — and as women's basketball becomes increasingly popular. The sportswear giant announced in October that it signed a 12-year agreement with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League to be the exclusive uniform and apparel provider for each league. While Nike started as a running brand, its business has historically been linked with basketball after a 1984 collaboration with Michael Jordan.

Persons: Rachel Wolff, —, John Donahoe, Elliott Hill, Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand, Hill, Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Nike execs, Adam Silver, Nike It's, Goldman Sachs, Nike's, Caitlin Clark, Simeon Siegel, Siegel, Nike, execs, EMARKETER's Wolff, Wolff Organizations: Nike, NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, Service, Paris Olympics, NCAA, Nielsen, ESPN, G League, Adidas, Bloomberg, Business, Street, BMO Capital Markets, BI, BMO Locations: California, Portland , Oregon, Toronto, EMARKETER

☆ I've been to all 63 major US national parks. Here are the 3 I love going back to and the 3 I'm glad I saw once.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Emily Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Over the past decade, I've traveled solo to all 63 major US national parks. However, there are some parks I don't plan on returning to because they're more difficult to get to. AdvertisementI've spent the last decade traveling solo to all 63 major US national parks. On the other hand, the parks I'm glad to have only seen once are likely some of the most impressive parks of all — but they're more challenging to get to logistically and financially. Here are the three parks I love returning to, and the three I'm glad I've checked off my list.

Persons: I've, — Organizations: Service Locations: Acadia, Maine

☆ Texting between iPhones and Androids is better than ever thanks to this quiet change
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-08 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple began supporting RCS messaging on iPhones in 2024, enhancing cross-platform communication. AdvertisementiPhone and Android owners can text more seamlessly now thanks to a change that was rolled out in the last couple of months. When RCS messages are enabled, an RCS indicator will appear in text threads. Jordan Hart/BIApple first revealed plans to bring RCS messaging support to iPhones in 2024 — a change that Google had been pushing the iPhone giant to make for years. AdvertisementWith RCS support, texts between iPhones and Androids now have read receipts, typing bubbles, and improved reactions.

Persons: Apple, —, Justine, Jordan Hart Organizations: Service, Apple, Justice Department, Rich Communication Services, Google

ET Wednesday showed large gender gaps for the candidates: Among men, who made up 47% of the electorate, Harris won 42% of the vote and Trump won 55%. Among women, who made up 53% of the electorate, 53% voted for Harris and 45% for Trump. Broken down by race and education, the gender gap showed even wider splits in some cases: An overwhelming 91% of Black women voted for Harris vs. 7% who voted for Trump, and 57% of college-educated white women voted for Harris vs. 41% who voted for Trump. But among white female non-college graduates, only 35% voted for Harris vs. 63% who voted for Trump. But just 14% of voters said abortion mattered the most to their votes when they were asked to choose out of five issues.

Persons: Harris, Trump, ”, Jeff Horwitt, Bill McInturff, —, Walsh, Hillary Clinton, Biden Organizations: NBC, Trump, Democratic, Hart Research, Republican Locations: Trump

☆ Apple's Tim Cook is going to have a headache on his hands if Donald Trump follows through on tariffs this time around
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-07 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple will face hefty costs if Donald Trump sticks to his blanket tariffs pledge. CEO Tim Cook joined the chorus of tech leaders congratulating Trump on winning the 2024 presidential election with an X post on Wednesday. Related storiesIf China decides to retaliate against the Trump administration's proposed tariffs, it could also hurt Apple in the region. The tech company is currently facing a US antitrust lawsuit that accuses it of maintaining an illegal monopoly on smartphones. AdvertisementSince Trump has yet to take office, Chatterjee said the world will have to "wait and see" what policies become official.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump, Jacob Channel, —, Apple, Tim Cook, it's, Jacob, Dipanjan Chatterjee, Chatterjee Organizations: Apple, Service, Jacob Channel, Business, Trump, BI, Big Tech, Google Locations: China, India, Asia, Greater China

☆ Conan O'Brien says he got burned out while working at SNL: 'I regret being so intense about that job'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Erin Liam | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Conan O'Brien said he experienced burnout while working as a writer at "Saturday Night Live." The former talk show host said he regrets being "too intense" at his job. AdvertisementConan O'Brien regrets being so intense while working as a writer on "Saturday Night Live." "I was burned out, and I said, like, I've got to go," said O'Brien, who worked at SNL from 1988 to 1991. O'Brien is not the first to have opened up about the stressful nature of working at SNL.

Persons: Conan O'Brien, —, Tom Hanks, I've, O'Brien, Andy Samberg, Kevin Hart's Peacock, Hart, Rachel O'Neill, Anaïs, Imani Ellis Organizations: Service, SNL, Business Insider, Health, BI

☆ Apple is reportedly doing market research into smart glasses after Meta's 'Orion' demo made waves
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Apple is doing research into the smart glasses market, Bloomberg reported. The report comes amid weak Vision Pro demand and flashy smart glasses demos from competitors. AdvertisementApple is possibly considering entering the smart glasses market even as it reportedly scales back Vision Pro production. The AI-enabled smart glasses have cameras, speakers, and a microphone, and they can be worn and used on the go. If Apple's goal is to rival Meta's unreleased Orion glasses, it has time to work on its product.

Persons: Meta's Orion, —, Meta, Meta's Ray, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah, Apple didn't, William Kerwin Organizations: Apple, Bloomberg, Service, Tech, Business, Morningstar

☆ How to add Apple's election results tracker to your iPhone lockscreen
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Apple offers live Election Day results on your iPhone home and lockscreen through its News app. You don't need an Apple News+ subscription to access live election updates on iPhones. Related VideoApple might prompt you to allow live election updates "starting Tuesday night" as soon as you open up the app. There, you should find another clickable prompt under the "Top Stories" banner that will enable real-time election results. You will receive confirmation once election updates are successfully enabled.

Persons: —, Jordan Hart, you've, there's, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump Organizations: Apple, Service Locations: States, Arizona , Michigan, Georgia

☆ Gender? Economy? Experts weigh in on which factor is most likely to flip the presidential race
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Steve Liesman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When the votes are counted in U.S. presidential election, will it be the gender gap, the income gap, the Latino vote or the media and marketing campaigns that turned out to be decisive? CNBC Senior Economics Reporter Steve Liesman sat down with four polling experts for an in-depth look into the data to see which ones could turn the election to either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The panel included Steve Kornacki, NBC News national political correspondent; Mark Murray, NBC News senior political editor; Micah Roberts, Public Opinion Strategies partner and CNBC's Republican pollsters; and Jay Campbell, Hart Research partner and CNBC's Democratic pollster. Yes, it's likely to be the economy. See the full video above to hear the discussion.

Persons: Steve Liesman, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Steve Kornacki, Mark Murray, Micah Roberts, Jay Campbell, Hart, it's Organizations: CNBC, NBC News, NBC, Republican, Hart Research, Democratic

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