More Apple Music news this week, lengthy discussion of some new Google hardware, and Apple has further emoji-design problems.

Follow-up:

Bloomberg spy chips are still nowhere to be seen.

Apple Music launches on Amazon Echo.

Nano-topics:

Michael W. Bell’s inspiring YouTube video ft. a T.B.I.S shoutout.

Overcast

Topics:

Apple brings back free ‘Hour of Code’ sessions.

Apple Music Connect is shutting down.

Google Slate

Dieter Bohn’s Slate review.

Alex Cranz’s Slate review.

Potential new Apple battery case for iPhone.

The squid emoji is anatomically incorrect.

Monterey Bay Aquarium’s tweet.

Doctor Who eras revisited.

HomePod Holiday promotion.

A Blue Ink Thanksgiving.