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Microsoft Stopped an Insane 3.47 Tbps DDoS Attack
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Microsoft Stopped an Insane 3.47 Tbps DDoS Attack

Andrew Orr · January 28, 2022

Microsoft’s Azure cloud division shared that it stopped a 3.47 Tbps DDoS attack, and two other attacks that were over 2.5 Tbps.

Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations
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Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations

Charlotte Henry · January 28, 2022

Apple Original films and series ‘Coda’, ‘Come From Away’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and ‘The Morning Show’ have earned Producers Guild Awards nominations.

How the ‘America COMPETES’ Act Could Affect Cryptocurrency
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How the 'America COMPETES' Act Could Affect Cryptocurrency

Andrew Orr · January 28, 2022

A provision in the America COMPETES Act would give the Treasury unchecked power to ban cryptocurrencies, reports Coin Center.

Apple Posts Another $100 Billion Plus Quarter
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Apple Posts Another $100 Billion Plus Quarter

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

Apple had a historic first quarter of 2022, beating Wall Street estimates with an EPS of $2.10 on $123.95 billion in revenues.

Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask
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Apple Releases iOS 15.4 Beta, and Now Anyone Can Use Face ID With a Mask

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

It’s taken longer than it probably should have, but Apple’s latest iOS beta allows you to use Face ID with a mask.

Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods
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Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods

Charlotte Henry · January 27, 2022

An Apple patent application indicates it may introduce biometrics to futures models of the AirPods for users authentication purposes.

‘OSX.DazzleSpy’ is a Fully-Featured macOS Implant for Espionage
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'OSX.DazzleSpy' is a Fully-Featured macOS Implant for Espionage

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

OSX.DazzleSpy is a new macOS implant targeting Hong Kong pro-democracy websites. It affects the Safari browser on macOS.

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Smart iPhone Tricks

Bob LeVitus · January 27, 2022

Dr. Mac rhapsodizes about recent iPhone innovations he finds impressive.

Researchers Create First Silk-Based Physical Unclonable Function
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Researchers Create First Silk-Based Physical Unclonable Function

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

Researchers from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea developed a silk-based physical unclonable function (PUF).

Apple’s GDP Makes it 8th Richest Country in the World
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Apple's GDP Makes it 8th Richest Country in the World

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

If Apple was a country it would be the eighth richest in the world, according to analysis. Apple GDP would be just over US$900 billion.

Apple May Turn Your iPhone Into a Credit Card Payment Terminal
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Apple May Turn Your iPhone Into a Credit Card Payment Terminal

Jeff Butts · January 27, 2022

Tap to pay is ubiquitous for all smartphone users, but Apple may use it to turn your iPhone into a standalone credit card payment terminal.

Apple TV+: Drama ‘Pachinko’ to Premiere March 25, 2022
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Apple TV+: Drama 'Pachinko' to Premiere March 25, 2022

Charlotte Henry · January 27, 2022

Drama series Pachinko will debut globally on March 25, with the first three episodes released on Apple TV+ on that day.

Successor to ‘Shrootless’ Bug Attacks Mac SIP Feature
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Successor to 'Shrootless' Bug Attacks Mac SIP Feature

Andrew Orr · January 27, 2022

Researchers at Perception Point write about CVE-2022-22583, a successor to Shrootless that could let attackers bypass Mac SIP.

Update to macOS Monterey Fixes Safari Leak
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Update to macOS Monterey Fixes Safari Leak

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

In the latest macOS Monterey update, a controversial Safari leak is plugged. Your web pages no longer give info they shouldn’t to other tabs.

Apple Tells Developers iCloud Sync Bug is Fixed
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Apple Tells Developers iCloud Sync Bug is Fixed

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

An iCloud sync bug plaguing apps for months is now fixed, Apple’s telling developers. App users shouldn’t get iCloud 503 errors anymore.

Apple Releases watchOS 8.4 With Charging Bug Fix
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Apple Releases watchOS 8.4 With Charging Bug Fix

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

Including a fix for charging issues on Apple Watch Series 7 devices, watchOS 8.4 is available to download and install now.

Apple TV+: Animated Feature ‘Luck’ to Premiere August 5
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Apple TV+: Animated Feature 'Luck' to Premiere August 5

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Animated movie ‘Luck’, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg, will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 5.

Review: ‘Roborock S7+’ Robot Has Sonic Vibration Technology
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Review: 'Roborock S7+' Robot Has Sonic Vibration Technology

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

The Roborock S7+ is the company’s latest robotic vacuum. It’s an improved version of its previous model that adds sonic mopping capabilities.

iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Available Now
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iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Available Now

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Apple released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. While it does not appear to be a major release, it is important to keep up with security updates.

Appeals Court Says Patent Lawsuit Related to iMessage Encryption Can Proceed
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Appeals Court Says Patent Lawsuit Related to iMessage Encryption Can Proceed

Jeff Butts · January 26, 2022

A US appeals court says a patent lawsuit against Apple can proceed. It upheld a decision that patents related to end-to-end encryption valid.

Snapchat AR Shopping Upgraded With Real-Time Prices
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Snapchat AR Shopping Upgraded With Real-Time Prices

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

Snapchat’s AR Shopping Lens have been upgraded with real-time pricing, product details, and more, the company announced on Wednesday.

MultiChain Hack Still Affecting Customers a Week Later
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MultiChain Hack Still Affecting Customers a Week Later

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

The Multichain hack is still affecting crypto users a week later, despite promises from the company that it had been contained.

Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month
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Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month

Charlotte Henry · January 26, 2022

Apple plans to highlight Black voices throughout Black History Month, including content across Apple Music, Fitness+, and the Podcasts app.

China Hacking Group ‘APT27’ Attack German Companies
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China Hacking Group 'APT27' Attack German Companies

Andrew Orr · January 26, 2022

A China-based hacking group known as APT27 has been targeting German companies in areas such as technology and pharmaceuticals.

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