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Apple's Revenue Strategy, Xteink E-reader, and FOSS Oddities

Reports suggest Apple Inc. could increase revenue through its Services division, with one method being more advisable than another. Separately, a small and inexpensive e-reader from Xteink X3 is highlighted as a surprising technological achievement that surpasses Silicon Valley innovations. Additionally, an article discusses the unique and often overlooked projects within the free and open-source software (FOSS) community, featuring insights from Drew DeVault. AI

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Apple's Revenue Strategy, Xteink E-reader, and FOSS Oddities

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Reports describe two ways for Apple to make more money; only one is good There were two reports in the last few days indicating different routes for Apple to ma

    Reports describe two ways for Apple to make more money; only one is good There were two reports in the last few days indicating different routes for Apple to make more money by boosting Services revenue. In my view, it should absolutely do the first of these, but not the second –…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Tiny $70 Xteink X3 e-reader puts Silicon Valley to shame Article URL: https://www. theatlantic.com/technology/202 6/09/xteink-e-reader-best-technology-years/688

    Tiny $70 Xteink X3 e-reader puts Silicon Valley to shame Article URL: https://www. theatlantic.com/technology/202 6/09/xteink-e-reader-best-technology-years/688539/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9596629 Points: 7 # Comments: 0 https://www. theatlantic.com/…

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Weird Little Guys of FOSS Article URL: https:// drewdevault.com/weird-guys/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9596826 Points: 8 # Comments:

    Weird Little Guys of FOSS Article URL: https:// drewdevault.com/weird-guys/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9596826 Points: 8 # Comments: 2 https:// drewdevault.com/weird-guys/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple …