Apparently, Apple’s Series 6 Watches cost only 136 USD each to make. The majority of the cost is in the smartwatch’s application processor, display, sensors and casing, which have marked improvements from their predecessors. The company has cut costs in other areas; for example, they’re not offering a ceramic edition because it’s too expensive to make. The price, however, has not fallen – perhaps due to the large upfront investment it took to develop these new components. Read full article here
Oddities
Why Do Modern Pop Songs Have So Many Credited Writers?
The music industry has changed dramatically over the last few decades – with the number of songwriters credited on number one hits more than doubling. This is due to a combination of factors, including money, the computer and a changing definition of what songwriting is. For example, if The Beatles’ classic “I Feel Fine” was released today, it would likely have four writers credited instead of two, due to the influence of producers, samples and interpolations. With the rise of lawsuits, artists now preemptively add songwriter credits to their songs, even if the similarities between their song and the source material are coincidental. It all goes to show that the music industry is becoming more complex and competitive. Read full article here
Merv
March 29, 2023
