Apple’s newest 10.2-inch iPad is already $30 off
Dealmaster also has Apple's MagSafe Charger, plenty of video games, and more. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster is headlined by a small but notable discount on Apple's new ninth-generation iPad, the 64GB Space Gray version of w.....»»
Unpatched MacOS vulnerability lets remote attackers execute code
Internet shortcuts come with code execution capability. Latest Mac not fully patched. Enlarge (credit: Dmitry Chernyshov) A code execution bug in Apple's macOS allows remote attackers to run arbitrary commands on your device. And the worst par.....»»
Inexplicably volatile Theranos results falsely warned pregnant woman of miscarriage
Erratic test results defied “medical explanation.” Enlarge / Former Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes goes through security after arriving for court at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building September 17, 2021 in San Jose, California.....»»
Mini-review: 2021’s $329 iPad is still the one most people should buy
Double the storage and a better processor and front camera are the highlights. The new 9th-generation iPad looks just like the last one (and also the one before that). [cr.....»»
The pricier 2021 iPad mini is the best one Apple has ever made
Refreshed design and brand-new chip make the mini feel like less of a compromise. The 6th-generation iPad mini. [credit: Andrew Cunningham.....»»
Phone calls disrupted by ongoing DDoS cyber attack on VOIP.ms
Threat actors asking $4.2 million from VoIP.ms to stop DDoS attack. Enlarge (credit: Icons8 Team) Quebec-based provider of telephony services VoIP.ms is facing an aggressive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyber attack, causing a disrupti.....»»
Boeing still studying Starliner valve issues, with no launch date in sight
"The team's making great progress on further troubleshooting." Enlarge / Close-up of the Boeing CST-100 Starliner capsule, white room attached, atop the mighty Atlas V launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral's SLC-41. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Nearly.....»»
Facebook’s oversight board demands clarity on rules for high-profile users
Social media platform has come under scrutiny for moderation and enforcement policies. Enlarge (credit: Chesnot | Getty Images) Facebook’s oversight board is investigating claims the social media group allowed some high-profile users to brea.....»»
ARM-based Surface Pro X gets an $899 Wi-Fi-only model but few other upgrades
But Windows 11 supports 64-bit app emulation, improving app compatibility. Enlarge / The Surface Pro X doesn't get a hardware refresh today, but there is a new Wi-Fi-only model, and Windows 11 will improve app compatibility. (credit: Microsoft).....»»
Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 gets better specs, an even bigger $1,499 price tag
Despite fire sales, Microsoft doubles down on the original Surface Duo concept. The Surface Duo 2. From this angle it looks identical to the Duo 1. [credit:.....»»
Surface Go 3 is a processor bump for Microsoft’s smallest tablet
The cheapest versions just barely meet Windows 11's minimum requirements. The Surface Go 3 looks a lot like the Go 2. [credit: Microsoft.....»»
All-new Surface Laptop Studio is a convertible replacement for the Surface Book
The screen doesn't detach from the laptop, but it has a very flexible hinge. The Surface Laptop Studio has a flexible hinge that lets you pull the screen out over the keyboard......»»
Larger-screened Surface Pro 8 gets its biggest redesign since the Surface Pro 3
The x86 Surface Pro gets a redesign at the expense of accessory compatibility. [credit: Microsoft ].....»»
Florida’s new surgeon general skeptical of vaccines, opposes masks
Ladapo signed the Great Barrington Declaration and suggests embracing "the reality of viral spread." Enlarge / Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Florida Department of Health office in Viera, Florida, on September 1, 2021......»»
Porsche finds yet another way to slice the 911: The 2022 911 Carrera GTS
From top-down cruiser to canyon carver, there's a GTS for almost every occasion. Porsche has always shown a degree of creativity in its ability to tweak and slice the 911 to suit different cust.....»»
Linux Foundation says companies are desperate for open source talent
The 2021 survey shows 97% of hiring managers prioritizing FOSS professionals. Enlarge / It probably shouldn't be considered "surprising" when a Linux certification entity reports that Linux certifications are highly desirable. (credit: Linux Fou.....»»
China to stop building coal plants in developing nations
President Xi Jinping announces a necessary step to controlling global emissions. Enlarge / Coal plants at the end of the line? (credit: Ryan Pyle / Getty Images) Chinese President Xi Jinping used his speech to the United Nations General Assemb.....»»
Facebook’s latest “apology” reveals security and safety disarray
"Hard to say" who is responsible for platform-wide safety and security. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Facebook had it rough last week. Leaked documents—many leaked documents—formed the backbone of a string of reports publ.....»»
Ransomware victims panicked while FBI secretly held REvil decryption key
Up to 1,500 companies were ensnared in the July attacks. Enlarge / The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen at the J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington, D.C. (credit: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg) For three weeks during the R.....»»
Braille display demo refreshes with miniature fireballs
Changes in a haptic device are triggered by burning a methane/oxygen mixture. Enlarge / The device can provide haptic information by expanding bubbles (left) or pushing up pins (right). (credit: Heisser, et. al.) There have been a lot of advan.....»»