Jack Dates found an exploit in Safari which won him US$100,000 along with 10 Master of Pwn points at Pwn2Own 2021.
This Hacker Fights Back Against Phone Scammers
AARP recently published a fascinating investigative report of how one man, alias Jim Browning, fights back against phone scammers.
Apple TV+: Helpsters Teach Heart T-Ball
In a new clip shared Friday, the Helpsters teach their friend Heart to play T-Ball. It’s the latest in the ‘We’ve Got a Plan’ series of videos from the Apple TV+ show that have been released. It is from the season two finale, which is available now to subscribers.
Peter Thiel Calls Apple's China Supply Chain Reliance a 'Real Problem'
Peter Thiel criticized tech companies’ relationships with China, picking out Apple and its supply chain in the country as a “real problem.”
Verizon Recalls Mobile Hotspots Over Fire Hazard
Working with the CPSC, Verizon is recalling its Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot devices due to a potential fire hazard from its battery.
Samsung’s ‘iTest’ Puts Android on Your iPhone
Samsung has created a web app called iTest that puts a simulation of Android on your iPhone to convince you to switch.
When you’re in the Samsung iTest app on your iPhone, you’ll even receive a variety of simulated text notifications and phone calls highlighting different things to try out and different ways of communicating with friends. And of course, Samsung is also using this as an opportunity to promote its other Galaxy products, such as Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Watch3, and Galaxy Buds Live.
I think it’s really cool and creative.
Apple TV+ Content Recognized, But Doesn't Win, at GLAAD Media Awards
The episode of Apple TV+ show Little America called The Son earned ‘Special Recognition’ at the Glaad Media Awards.
Apple And Epic Reveal Their Legal Arguments in Upcoming App Store Trial
New filings reveal the legal arguments that Apple and Epic plan to make in their App Store trial. Bloomberg News outlined the details of the respective cases, which the companies presented to a judge on Thursday. None of it is hugely unexpected, but it is worth being aware of as we follow the trial, which will begin on May 5
In a summary of its legal arguments, Apple contends the 30% commission it charges most developers isn’t anticompetitive, but that it’s a typical fee across other mobile and online platforms. Moreover, Apple argues that taking a share of the revenue is justified by the billions of dollars it has invested in developing the proprietary infrastructure that underpins its App Store in the company’s iOS operating system, including software development kits and application programming interfaces. “Epic has benefited handsomely from its contractual relationship with Apple,” Apple’s court submission said. “Epic has used Apple’s proprietary SDKs, and thousands of proprietary APIs to develop games for iOS users.”
Eddy Cue Advising Tom Brady NFT Company
Age-defying, seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady is setting up an NFT company called Autograph. CNN reported that Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, Internet Software and Services, is acting as an advisor to the firm.
Brady and entrepreneur Richard Rosenblatt will serve as co-chairs of Autograph. The company has also assembled a high-profile advisory team including Apple SVP Eddy Cue, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer, Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino, DraftKings cofounders Jason Robins and Paul Liberman, and Dawn Ostroff, chief content and advertising business Officer at Spotify, among others. Autograph will also have interactive offerings like live auctions, physical product drops and in-person experiences.
3-in-1 Apple Watch & Lightning Charger Cable: $16.99
We have a deal on a charging cable that has three ends: Apple Watch and two Lightning connectors with support for dual charging. It also comes in gray, pink, blue, white, red, and purple. It’s $16.99 through our deal.
