Links for Wednesday February 17^th, 2010

• For Apple suppliers, loose lips can sink contracts: Pretty interesting article about Apple's security culture. It even includes some insights from (anonymous) Apple employees:

  "I didn't even talk about it with my wife," he said. "It's a culture of silence and it's just accepted. You get used to not talking about your work, it becomes normal because everybody is doing the same thing."

  Interesting. This is probably the #1 reason why I don't want to work for Apple.

• The Mac’s time zone map changes with the seasons: "A nice touch", Indeed.

• Apple Releases Software Update Addressing Audio-Related Mac Pro Heat and Performance Issues: I'm surprised they pushed this out separately from 10.6.3, but I'm glad that they did. The reports that I've read indicate that this has fixed the issue.

• Made on a Mac: Toy Story 3: Pretty cool photo. After watching the latest trailer, I'm offically on board for Toy Story 3 now.

• Hug your kids: Ars reviews Heavy Rain: This game sounds really strange. So of course, I want to play it.

• Bart on Valentine's Day: A classic sequence.