Apple pushes tech toward green manufacturing, this week on The CultCast

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Apple is definitely not neutral on going carbon neutral. (And neither are we.)
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This week on The CultCast: Apple — and the company’s entire supply chain — will be 100% carbon neutral by 2030, pushing the world of tech toward big changes. Plus: A powerful iOS 14 privacy feature will be great for consumers, but might kill the billion-dollar online ad industry. We’ll also tell you about some exciting new podcast features coming to Spotify, and wrap up with our favorite new gadgets on an all-new Under Review.

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The CultCast: Episode No. 450

Apple pushes for change: It’s entire supply chain to go 100% carbon neutral

On the show this week: @erfon / @lkahney / @lewiswallace

This week’s Apple news

Apple (and its entire supply chain) will be 100% carbon neutral by 2030

  • Apple will become carbon neutral across its entire business and manufacturing chain by 2030, the company said Tuesday.

Apple Is Killing A Billion-Dollar Ad Industry With One Popup

  • A new iOS 14 privacy feature spells trouble for advertisement agencies and promises to end an era of highly personalized ads.

Spotify debuts video podcasts for select shows

  • This week, the streaming service announced the format’s official debut on a handful of shows.

Under Review gadget picks

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