Apple unveils its first touchscreen MacBook, reversing a long-held stance
Apple has unveiled its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, reversing its long-held resistance to touchscreen laptops.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
Left-rated outlets headline it: “Apple Unveils Touch-Screen MacBook Pro, Reversing Jobs’ Stance” (Bloomberg); “Apple brings touch to the Mac, reversing years-old stance on touchscreen laptop” (CNBC).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz” (News24); “Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker” (Reuters).
Right-leaning outlets
Right-rated outlets headline it: “Apple slated to unveil first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz” (New York Post); “I Just Tried Apple’s First Touch-Screen MacBook. The Question Is: Who Is It For?” (Wall Street Journal).
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- News24
Apple shows first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz - Reuters
Apple shows pricey touchscreen laptops, a first for the iPhone maker (paywall or login)
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (10 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg | Centre-left | Michael R. Bloomberg is the founder and majority owner of Bloomberg LP (The parent company of Bloomberg News). According to Investopedia, Bloomberg Terminal (remote software used to access financial information) is the most expensive among financial data providers. source |
| CNBC | Centre-left | CNBC is owned by NBC Universal, which Comcast owns. Comcast’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is Brian L. Roberts, founded by his father, Ralph J. source |
| CNN | Centre-left | No ownership data found |
| New York Times | Centre-left | The Ochs-Sulzberger family controls the New York Times through Class B shares. Since 1967, the company has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYT. Class B shares are those that are held privately. source |
| The Independent | Centre-left | The Independent is owned by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family (Alexander Lebedev and his son Evgeny Lebedev). In 2017, Saudi Businessman Sultan Muhammad Abuljadayel bought a 30% stake in the Independent online newspaper. Advertising and subscription generate revenue for the paper..push({}); source |
| USA Today | Centre-left | USA Today is owned by the Gannett Company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia. It is one of the largest newspaper publishers in the United States, with interests in newspapers, digital marketing services companies, and television broadcasting. Subscriptions and advertising generate revenue. source |
| News24 | Centre | Media24 owns and publishes News24.com. They publish several magazines, newspapers, and online publications in South Africa. Advertising and subscription fees generate revenue. source |
| Reuters | Centre | In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source |
| New York Post | Centre-right | The New York Post is owned by Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp, which owns many conservative/sensational media outlets worldwide. The paper is funded through advertising, subscriptions, and newsstand sales. source |
| Wall Street Journal | Centre-right | In 2007, The Bancroft family and relatives sold the Wall Street Journal to Rupert Murdoch for 5 billion dollars. Rupert Murdoch also purchased its parent company, Dow Jones & Co., through News Corporation. Subscriptions and advertising fund the Wall Street Journal. source |