How Apple out-innovates the competition, this week on The CultCast

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Just how did those Apple whiz kids get so darn creative?
Just how did those Apple whiz kids get so darn creative?
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Though Apple spends far less on research and development than the competition, they out-innovate them all. How? Catch the discussion on this episode of The CultCast. Plus: iPhone 7 may ditch the beloved headphone jack; Amazon Video is coming to Apple TV; the holiday accessory that could be eroding your WiFi signal; and with the year drawing to a close, we choose we our favorite Apple device of 2015!

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This week’s links

Intro – HyperCard Mania!

Amazon is bringing Instant Video app to Apple TV

Apple would be stupid to drop the iPhone headphone jack

Christmas lights may be ruining your Wi-Fi speeds

Target sold one iPad per second on Thanksgiving

Apple’s R&D spending proves innovation isn’t all about money

Apple offers kids free ‘Hour of Code’ programming classes

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