I “Leaked” the story about the Biometric EarPods. But I’m not proud of it
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I “Leaked” the story about the Biometric EarPods. But I’m not proud of it
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Re: I “Leaked” the story about the Biometric EarPods. But I’m not proud of it
#2>but I’m still sorry for any stress I caused anybody at Apple or who works with Apple.
Wow.
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#3This makes me wonder how many actual products were dreamed up "on the shitter".
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#4This makes me wonder how many actual products were dreamed up "on the shitter".
Or in the shower (or, as I like to call it, "The idea chamber").
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#5There's really no need to apologize for this in my opinion. If people decide to trust a complete non-source that's their problem.
It's actually a fascinating demonstration of the dynamics of these rumors.
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#6Noble words, and quite possible. But it also sounds like a great way of protecting his leak source.
Either way, good form.
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#7There's really no need to apologize for this in my opinion. If people decide to trust a complete non-source that's their problem. It's actually a fascinating demonstration of the dynamics of these rumors.
I think the apology stems from the possibility that the rumor was close enough that it could have gotten someone (at Apple) in trouble (and that person would have no control over the rumor). Just like if I bump into someone accidently, I say excuse me or sorry.
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#8The part toward the end where he talks about Apple hiring someone who deals with biometrics makes you wonder why more companies don't "float" ideas to see how much traction they might get with the market. An easy and cheap way to see if there's even a market for an idea. Yeah, you tip your hand a bit toward the competition, but if you're truly good at what you do, the competition doesn't matter anyway.
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#9This is the most responsible and humble disclosure of a fake leak I've seen in my life.
Even though this guy/gal started it all, if we felt a little more responsible about the effect of the words we say and write like that, it'd be a better world out there.
It's easy to just wave your hand and say it's just bullshit rumor, but yes, it does have effect on people at Apple and the industry as a whole. The very fact of realizing this is more than most people can understand.
Re: I “Leaked” the story about the Biometric EarPods. But I’m not proud of it
#10There's really no need to apologize for this in my opinion. If people decide to trust a complete non-source that's their problem. It's actually a fascinating demonstration of the dynamics of these rumors.
Agreed. I can't see how this did anyone any harm, which means there's nothing for which to apologize, although I certainly can understand the instant "oh my God what have I done" fear, upon seeing something one thought inconsequential suddenly cease to be so, which might motivate someone to offer an apology where none is required.
In any case, whoever and wherever the anonymous "leaker" might be, she should be proud! If nothing else, this is an excellent demonstration of the high relative bogosity level of tech journalism in general. (Although I am pleasantly surprised to see that the Register let this one pass without comment. They've always been surprisingly respectable over there, as far as red-top rags go.)