Cupertino, California, has resolved a contentious sales tax dispute with Apple, agreeing to pay the company $12.1 million. The settlement, finalized in March 2025 and approved by the City Council, stems from a 1998 agreement where Apple allocated all California online sales to Cupertino, allowing the city to collect a 1% share of the state’s 7.25% sales tax. In return, Cupertino rebated about a third of this revenue to Apple, a deal that fueled city services but drew scrutiny as Apple’s digital sales soared. A 2023 audit by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) ruled that sales tax should be distributed based on purchase delivery locations, not Apple’s headquarters. Initially, Cupertino faced repaying $56.5 million, prompting budget…

California Governor Gavin Newsom this week recommended former Apple CEO Steve Jobs for the $1 American Innovation Coin for the State of California that will be minted by the U.S. Mint. Each state is able to create a unique coin recognizing an innovation or innovator from their region as part of the Innovation Coin Program that was launched in 2018. Newsom said that Steve Jobs "encapsulates the unique brand of innovation that California runs on."Jobs' legacy spans industries and products: Jobs was the co-founder and CEO of Pixar Animation Studios, bringing to life the world's first fully computer-animated feature: "Toy Story." But even that legacy-defining achievement is surpassed by his work as co-founder and two-time CEO of Apple, launching several…

Following its own donation to support California fire recovery, Apple is now encouraging its U.S. customers to contribute to the American Red Cross’s Southern California Wildfires Relief fund directly through the App Store or Apple Music apps. Tim Cook via X: ‎ Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. In addition to Apple’s donation, we’re making it easy to support recovery efforts. If you’re in the US, just open the App Store or Apple Music & click to donate to help make a difference. https://apple.co/southerncaliforniawildfires Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. In addition to Apple's donation, we're making it easy to support recovery efforts. If you’re in…

In the annals of technological history, few companies have left as indelible a mark as Apple Inc. Founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne in 1976, Apple has revolutionized the world of computing, communication, and entertainment. The journey of Apple began with the humble Apple I, a computer that would lay the foundation for the tech giant's future innovations. (more…)

California governor vetoes AI safety bill, saying the controversial set of regulations unduly burdens companies and may miss threats. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

California driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet, enabling residents to seamlessly and securely add and present their IDs using iPhone or Apple Watch. This week, Apple announced California driver’s licenses and state IDs can now be added to Apple Wallet, enabling residents to seamlessly and securely add and present their IDs using iPhone or Apple Watch. The launch of California driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet will roll out as part of the California DMV’s broader mobile driver’s license (mDL) pilot program, which launched last year and is limited to 1.5 million participants. “Enabling California residents to seamlessly add and present their IDs with their iPhone or Apple Watch represents a significant…