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Apple Targets Education With Hardware Hints
- Apple invited educators to a March 27 event in Chicago billed as "creative new ideas for teachers and students."
- The invite's hand-drawn look and mention of Apple Pencil support hint at cheaper iPads or Pencil-compatible entry models.
Small Town Freezes New Bitcoin Mines
- Plattsburgh, New York imposed an 18-month moratorium on new bitcoin mining after residents saw sudden electricity bill spikes.
- Existing miners were grandfathered in while the city explores solutions like charging miners for overages.
Ad Review Failures Can Instantaneously Damage Reputation
- Snapchat ran and then pulled an ad that joked about violence involving Rihanna and Chris Brown, calling out failures in ad review.
- The company's apology drew public backlash and Rihanna refused to accept it, highlighting reputational risk from offensive ads.