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Tim Cook stepped down today. He handed Apple to John Ternus with an unusually emotional memo, closing out a 15-year run as the company scrambles to catch up on AI hardware demand it didn't anticipate.

On his last day as CEO, Tim Cook pens an emotional memo to Apple employees

Cook says he takes "enormous comfort" handing the helm to Ternus — a controlled exit for a company that avoids drama at the top. (9to5Mac)

Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio

Apple moved up new Mac mini and Studio launches after underestimating demand for local AI processing on desks. (The Information via Slashdot)

Microsoft says it is testing a fix for the Outlook outage that's now run 17+ hours

Exchange Online suffered another extended outage, leaving inboxes frozen mid-Monday. (TechCrunch)

Sony launches Live TV on PS5, streaming 100+ free ad-supported channels

PlayStation is now a cable box. Content comes from Amazon MGM and Crunchyroll. (Engadget)