Researchers have detailed a cyber security vulnerability via the Thunderbolt interface with USB-C Ports on laptops, including Macs.
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Hiya Says There Were 85B Robocalls Worldwide in 2018
Hiya has released its first Global Robocall Radar Report, and the results are troubling. Global spam calls grew 325% to 85 billion calls.
FastMail Challenges Australia Encryption Law
Privacy email provider FastMail is losing customers because of Australia’s new anti-encryption laws, and faces calls to leave the country.
Google Turns Down Volume on Apple Music for Google Home Rumours
It looks like Google Home users are not going to be able to get Apple Music on their device, despite recent rumours.
Apple Reveals Shot on iPhone Photography Competition Winners
Apple announced the winners of its Shot on iPhone photography competition, who had been selected by a high-powered panel.
U.S. Cyber Command Thwarted Russia During Midterms
During the 2018 midterm elections U.S. Cyber Command blocked internet access to Russians seeking to interfere.
AT&T Time Warner Takeover Approved by Appeals Court, Confirming Another Major Streaming Rival For Apple
AT&T’s takeover of Time Warner was approved by the US appeals court, leaving in place a major rival to Apple’s forthcoming streaming offer.
The Plague of Virtual Phone Number Apps
Although it’s not illegal to create duplicate apps under different names and/or developer accounts, it takes advantage of the App Store.
Cloudflare Creates New Warrant Canaries
Yesterday Cloudflare released its transparency report for the second half of 2018. It revealed it’s expanding its use of warrant canaries.
U.S. State Department Thinks Europe is Getting Its Message About Huawei
The U.S. State Department believes that European lawmakers are beginning to take its concerns over Huawei onboard.
Apple Watch Sleep Tracking Could Arrive Next Year
Bloomberg claims that Apple Watch sleep tracking features could arrive by 2020.
Apple Music Will Be On Google Home Devices
Apple Music is heading to Google Home devices. It is now listed as an option in the Google Home app on iOS devices.
3 Security Flaws in 4G, 5G That Could Affect iPhones
Three security flaws found in 4G and 5G networks could be used to intercept phone calls and track peoples’ location.
App Developers Will Soon Be Able to Offer Discounts to Win Back Users
App developers will soon be able to offer three types of discounts to their existing and lapsed subscribers, Apple announced.
YouTube Kids Has Videos With Suicide Instructions
First, YouTube inadvertently helped pedophiles find underage content. Now, the YouTube Kids app shows kids how to commit suicide.
5G T-Mobile Won't Launch Until Later This Year
Most smartphones coming out are designed to work on higher frequency cellular bands. But there aren’t any current phones that work on the 600MHz band.
Apple COO Says Company 'Very Aware' of Pricing Concerns
COO Jeff Williams admitted Apple is “very aware” of product pricing concerns and said it wants “to be an egalitarian company.”
Tim Cook Pays Tribute to Steve Jobs on Apple's Co-Founder's 64th Birthday
On what would have been Steve Jobs’ 64th birthday, Apple CEO Tim Cook paid tribute to his former boss and late friend.
Apple to Close Stores in Texas' Eastern District in Bid to Fight Off Patent Trolls
Apple will close its stores in the Eastern District of Texas, an area known as a hotspot of patent infringement litigation.
Adobe Resolves Premiere Pro Issue That Blew MacBook Pro Speakers
Adobe has released an update aimed at resolving an audio issue in Premiere Pro that caused some users’ MacBook Pro speakers to blow.
Daimler and BMW Come Together to Offer Uber Challenger
German car giants Daimler and BMW are coming together to offer ride-hailing and other urban mobility services.
Intel Says ARM Macs Could Arrive by 2020
Instead of relying on Intel for manufacturing, Apple could better plan out its Mac roadmap for future product development.
Former Apple Lawyer Bailed on $500k Bond
Former Apple Vice President Gene Levoff, who is accused of insider trading, was released on bail following the payment of a $500k bond.
American Companies Help China With DNA Collection
American companies like Thermo Fisher have helped Chinese DNA collection so the authoritarian country can track Uighurs.
