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The Late Charlie Munger on Elon Musk and Tesla

Berkshire Hathaway vice chairman Charlie Munger shared his thoughts on Elon Musk and Tesla at the Daily Journal's annual shareholders meeting. Munger stated he would not buy or short Tesla stock, but acknowledged Musk's potential for success. He also shared a similar opinion from 2019, where he said he wouldn't hire Musk due to his tendency to overestimate himself.

Apple TV Started at $69 in 2015

Apple TV's price was reduced from $99 to $69 in 2015. The price change occurred during a media event in San Francisco. The third-generation Apple TV was affected by the price change.

Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature

Verizon confirmed it will charge $10 per month for its iPhone Handoff feature, which allows users to share a single phone number across two iPhones. The feature is available on compatible iPhone models running iOS 27. AT&T does not plan to support iPhone Handoff.