UK tries to claim it hasn"t backed down on encryption at all
Despite introducing a clause that means its Online Safety Bill is no longer a concern for Apple, Whatsapp, or users, the UK government is insisting with a straight face that it's still exactly as tough on Big Tech as before.UK Houses of ParliamentOn.....»»
Apple"s budget iPhone SE 4: what the rumor mill says is on the way
Apple hasn't updated the iPhone SE in years. Here's what to expect from the fourth generation of the budget-focused smartphone.An iPhone SE 3A new iPhone SE is long overdue from Apple. The third-generation iPhone SE dropped in 2022, making it more th.....»»
Google jabs at Apple during Pixel event included a ridiculous claim
Google yesterday held its annual hardware event, announcing new Pixel smartphones, Pixel Watch, and Pixel Buds. The company took a few jabs at Apple along the way, attacking it on both hardware and AI fronts, including one claim which should win a.....»»
Spotify crows about Apple being forced to show alternative pricing
The EU's anti-steering measures mean Apple must now let developers tell users of prices available outside of the App Store, and it's a good thing — but maybe not the victory for democracy that Spotify is trying to claim.Spotify logoSpotify has cons.....»»
NIST releases finalized post-quantum encryption standards
NIST has finalized its principal set of encryption algorithms designed to withstand cyberattacks from a quantum computer. The announced algorithms are specified in the first completed standards from NIST’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standardiz.....»»
Kia-Hyundai anti-theft fix is working after years of viral video exposure, study finds
A study by the Highway Loss Data Institute find that a software device developed by the companies to prevent vehicle theft dropped claim rates by 53 percent......»»
Apple hasn’t yet fulfilled this macOS promise from four years ago
Shortly after the release of macOS Big Sur back in 2020, Apple faced widespread server outages. The outage affected macOS installations, iMessage, Apple Pay, and most notably: the notarization service. This meant that users had major issues opening a.....»»
What can Sonos possibly to do ‘delight’ customers again?
Sonos has had a bad summer. It hasn’t been a particularly easy few years for the upscale wireless audio company — its stock is basically one-third of where it was in early 2021 — but this summer has been especially brutal. For those of.....»»
NASA Still Hasn"t Decided How to Get the Boeing Starliner Astronauts Home
One potential path forward involves hitching a ride from SpaceX—but not until 2025......»»
Apple reportedly plans updated M4 Mac mini that’s actually mini
What was "mini" in 2010 is not particularly mini in 2024. Enlarge / Apple's M2 Pro Mac mini. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Apple hasn't updated its Mac mini desktop lineup since the beginning of 2023, when it added M2 and.....»»
The Dell XPS 13 is finally on sale again
The Dell XPS 13 hasn't been on sale much lately but that's all change today. Here's why you want it in your life......»»
Climate misinformation feels more true through repetition—even if you back climate science
If you consider yourself a climate science supporter, you probably wouldn't think simple exposure to a skeptic's claim could shift your views......»»
Some Apple Intelligence features could cost up to $20/month, claim analysts
Analysts have claimed that Apple may charge for some of the more advanced Apple Intelligence features at some stage, with fees of $10-20 per month. One possibility, they say, is that the company would require an Apple One subscription for access t.....»»
Apple cancels wide theatrical release for ‘Wolfs’ movie starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, streaming date announced
In a change of strategy, Apple has backed away from its original theatrical release plans for upcoming movie Wolfs. It previously plotted to launch the film exclusively in cinemas across thousands of screens worldwide for an extended run, following t.....»»
Fed"s Powell doesn"t rule out small rate cut in September
Investors foresee and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell hasn't ruled out a cut to the Fed's benchmark rate target in September, a move that could lower the interest rates on car loans......»»
iOS 18.0 or iOS 18.1 beta? Here’s what’s different between these versions
Apple last week released the first beta of iOS 18.1, even though iOS 18.0 hasn’t yet been officially released to the public. Even so, the company is still running tests with new builds of iOS 18.0 – which has confused some users. Read on as we de.....»»
New study helps global multinational corporations weigh pros and cons of implementing blockchain technology
Blockchain technology has become one of the most hyped advancements in recent years, but there hasn't been a clear understanding of the potential tradeoffs for its use by multinational corporations (MNCs). A new study published in the Global Strategy.....»»
Sci-fi writer and WordStar lover re-releases the cult DOS app for free
"Compared to it, Microsoft Word is pure madness"—Anne Rice. Enlarge (credit: Robert J. Sawyer) WordStar's most recent claim to fame might be that it's the word processing application on which George R.R. Martin is stil.....»»
Rumored thinner iPhone may be called the iPhone Air, guesses pundit
A new rumor says that Apple will call the expected thinner iPhone the "iPhone Air," but so far, the claim is as light as the name.Renders of the iPhone SlimThere have been so many reported leaks about a slimmer iPhone that it seems likely one is comi.....»»
iPhone Fold rumored to launch with foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»
iPhone Fold to be joined by foldable iPad in 2026
Another analyst has forecasted that Apple will be launching foldable devices in 2026, with the claim that Apple plans for two items to launch that year.iPad Mini could be replaced by a foldable iPadRumors have been circulating about Apple's fabled fl.....»»