Here s what s on the Wednesday menu.
Apple earnings follow-up: In this post-PC world, the company sold 1 million more Macs than it did last quarter, for a total of 5.7 million.
ICYMI: Internet and TV service Google Fiber went out in Kansas City as the opening game of the World Series got going. Service was later restored.
Tesla reaches agreement with battery maker, an LG affiliate, which will provide upgrades for Roadster owners. Tesla s only other known battery partner is Panasonic. (WSJ)
Facebook rolls out Message Requests for Messenger, which puts messages from strangers directly in people s inboxes. (Company blog post)
Speaking of Facebook, security researchers say WhatsApp and Facebook signals can be hacked to track users location.
Cisco is buying Cupertino-based 1 Mainstream, a cloud-based video platform for delivering content to over-the-top devices. It s the networking giant s third acquisition in three days. (Company blog post)
Google adds podcasts to Google Play Music. (Company blog post)
Amazon s turn: It s being sued over whether delivery workers are employees or contractors. (WSJ)
Citing tough market conditions, French streaming-music provider Deezer cancels IPO plans. (Spotify and Pandora are both losing money, and Pandora s shares have tanked after it recently revealed a big royalties payout to record labels.
Speaking of music, Amazon is relaunching its vinyl store, and it s giving away one free album a day for the next week or so.
ADP drops defamation lawsuit against Zenefits after judge says ADP had no case. (Previous coverage)
AIG is selling drone insurance to businesses that fly unmanned aircraft.
Speaking of drones, one crashed into power lines and caused a power outage in Hollywood yesterday.
One last ICYMI: DreamWorks Animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg thanks Elon Musk for saving his life after serious accident in a Tesla. Musk said on Twitter that the people of Tesla deserve all the credit.
Photo: Apple s latest iMac computers (Courtesy of Apple)
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