DDoS attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter, can new Macs revive Apple's reputation for innovation?

Cyber attack takes down East Coast Netflix, Spotify, Twitter

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2016/10/21/cyber-attack-takes-down-east-coast-netflix-spotify-twitter/92507806/

Has Apple given up on the Mac? 


Opinion: Apple is rumored to be preparing a long-overdue update to its Macbook line, but will this be too little, too late? In the PC business, Microsoft is wearing the innovation crown these days.
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http://www.zdnet.com/article/has-apple-given-up-on-the-mac/?loc=newsletter_missed_content&ftag=TRE17cfd61&bhid=2219791


Apple to debut new Macs at October 27 'Hello Again' event

The company will host the launch at its headquarters, where it's expected to announce long-awaited updates to its MacBook computers.

https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-new-macs-are-almost-here-invites-out-for-october-27/?ftag=CAD1acfa04&bhid=21042726186831923270015874178287