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Dumb Lawsuit News and Lots of Apple TV Announcements - MOSK: 02.04.2026

Feb 4, 2026
A legal drama around AI and discovery fights that includes accusations of evidence deletion via ephemeral messaging. An urgent HomeKit update warning that could affect smart homes. A designer joins Apple’s Human Interface team. A full rundown of Apple TV’s 2026 programming slate with trailers, premiere dates, and big-name projects.
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INSIGHT

Alleged Evidence Destruction In Musk Lawsuit

  • Elon Musk's Twitter AI is accused of using ephemeral messaging to hide documents during discovery.
  • The alleged routing of communications through auto-delete tools gives OpenAI an inequitable disadvantage in the lawsuit.
ADVICE

Upgrade Apple Home By Feb 10

  • Do upgrade your Apple Home architecture before the February 10, 2026 deadline to avoid accessory and automation failures.
  • Follow Apple's instructions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to get security fixes and new features like robot vacuum support.
ANECDOTE

Designer Sebastian DeWitt Returns To Apple

  • Sebastian DeWitt joined Apple's Human Interface team after earlier freelance work on MobileMe, iCloud, and FindMy.
  • His resume also includes design roles for HP, Mozilla, Oracle, and Sony, marking a notable return to Apple.
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