Tim Higgins
Wall Street Journal
San Francisco, CA, United States
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Whatever the UAW Strike Outcome, Elon Musk Has Already Won
The Detroit automakers entered labor talks at a cost disadvantage to Tesla. → Read More
The Subtle Strategy Behind Elon Musk’s Price Cuts at Tesla
The EV tycoon is taking a path that has been fraught for other car companies; he maintains he can pull off a twist. → Read More
Elon Musk's Twitter faces lawsuits claiming nearly $14 million in unpaid bills
Since Elon Musk took over, Twitter Inc. has faced a growing list of claims that it hasn’t paid its bills as the social-media company aims to break even this... → Read More
Apple Ratchets Up Security Tool for iPhone Users Targeted by Sophisticated Spyware
When in use, Apple’s Lockdown Mode—intended for the small number of users targeted by spyware favored by state-sponsored hackers—will limit the abilities of apps, websites and features for security purposes. → Read More
Apple, Major League Soccer Strike 10-Year Streaming Deal for All MLS Games
The agreement to make the Apple TV app the home of all MLS matches underscores the iPhone maker’s streaming ambitions and the scramble for sports programming. → Read More
Apple Is Set to Return Software to Forefront at Annual Developer Conference
The iPhone maker isn’t expected to introduce a headset at the WWDC event, and could show off a new version of the MacBook Air laptop. → Read More
Elon Musk Says Tesla Plans to Cut 10% of Salaried Staff
The Tesla CEO’s plan to shed employees drew a negative response from President Biden. → Read More
Apple Boosting Pay Budget for Workers Amid Tight Labor Market
The iPhone maker is facing store unionization attempts and higher inflation. → Read More
Apple Pauses Plans to Go From Two Days to Three Days a Week in the Office
The iPhone maker had been gradually increasing the number of days in the office as it rolled out its hybrid work plans. → Read More
Elon Musk’s Twitter Funding Puts More of His Tesla Holdings at Risk
Elon Musk has for years intertwined his personal business ventures with his stake in Tesla, and the proposed funding for his Twitter gambit takes the connection to another level. → Read More
Apple May Post Third-Best Quarter Ever as Wall Street Worries About Consumer Slowdown
Investors will follow CEO Tim Cook’s comments closely for any signs that Apple sees slowing demand among high-end buyers amid high inflation, Covid-19 lockdowns in China and the war in Ukraine. → Read More
The Chips That Rebooted the Mac
Apple Inc. had a problem. While its iPhones were flying off shelves, sales of Mac computers were stagnating. Customers weren’t thrilled with their design or performance. Five years later, Mac sales are soaring. The turnaround is due to an unusual, yearslong effort to build one of the world’s most advanced chip-design operations inside the world’s best-known gadget maker. → Read More
Musk Looks to Next Frontier After Chasing Space, Car Dreams
The Tesla and SpaceX leader follows his latest ambitions with his $43 billion Twitter bid. → Read More
Apple’s Tim Cook Warns Proposed Antitrust Laws Will Leave Users With Less Choice for Privacy
The iPhone maker’s CEO spoke before privacy advocates in Washington, D.C., as legislation is pending in Congress. → Read More
Elon Musk, Again an Outsider at Twitter, Emerges as Unshackled Wild Card for Company
Elon Musk’s surprise decision not to join Twitter’s board gives the company less control over its largest shareholder, paving the way for him to press for changes and speak out freely as an activist investor. → Read More
Apple Files Arguments With Appeals Court in Battle With Epic Games’ Antitrust Claims
The iPhone maker said a judge was wrong to determine it had violated California law while also finding that the company’s practices were for competitive reasons. → Read More
Google to Allow Alternative In-App Payments for Spotify Users, a New Step in App Battle
The new billing option will become available later this year, Spotify says, the latest sign of the weakening grip that app stores have over third-party software. → Read More
Porsche and Apple Held Talks Last Year About Undisclosed Projects
Porsche and Apple Inc. have held early discussions about potential joint projects, the sports-car maker’s chief executive said Friday. While Porsche boss Oliver Blume gave no details about the talks—even when pressed by reporters—his comment during the German company’s annual earnings call with journalists could rekindle longstanding speculation about a possible Apple foray into the auto sector. → Read More
Apple’s Hold on App Store Set to Face Significant Challenge From New European Law
The act would add to the iPhone maker’s fight to keep control of how it collects billions of dollars in commissions from in-app purchases. → Read More
Apple Event 2022: New Low-End iPhone Expected to Have 5G Service
The next-generation iPhone SE is likely to offer ultrafast connectivity, analysts say, as the tech giant tries to keep its sales at a record pace. → Read More