Apple unveiled the first Mac with its new M1 chip at its ‘One More Thing’ event – a MacBook Air with a variety of impressive features.
New MacBook Pro Gets M1 Chip With 20 Hour Battery Life
New 13-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros were announced on Tuesday with Apple’s custom M1 system-on-a-chip.
TMO's Live Coverage and Commentary of Apple's "One More Thing" Event
Apple’s “One More Thing” event starts shortly, and TMO‘s staff will be providing coverage and commentary on our Live Blog throughout. Come join us!
Apple Store Down Ahead of 'One More Thing' Event
As is so often the case, the Apple Store has been taken offline ahead of Tuesday’s ‘One More Thing’ event.
How to Watch Apple's 'One More Thing' Event, November 10, 2020
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Apple is hosting an event titled ‘One More thing’. and there are lots of ways to watch.
Compal Electronics Suffers DoppelPaymer Ransomware Attack
Computer manufacturer Compal Electronics has been hit by a DoppelPaymer ransomware attack, and the ransom is US$16.7 million.
DoppelPaymer is a ransomware operation known for attacking enterprise targets by gaining access to admin credentials and using them to spread throughout a Windows network. Once they gain access to a Windows domain controller, they deploy the ransomware payloads to all devices on the network.
According to the DoppelPaymer Tor payment site linked to in the ransom note, the ransomware gang is demanding 1,100 Bitcoins, or $16,725,500.00 at today’s prices, to receive a decryptor.
TMO Contributor Kelly Guimont (#14) - BGM Interview
Kelly Guimont is a long-time podcaster, Contributor for The Mac Observer, the host of the Mac Observer’s Daily Observations podcast, and a tech support guru. In her 14th appearance, Kelly and I chat about our favorite streaming TV shows and movies of late.
As is our custom, we alternate. I open with a very positive review of the 2020 series The Right Stuff (Disney+). Kelly was up next with Penny Dreadful (Showtime). John then raves about the movie and then series Mystery Road. (Amazon). Kelly chimes in next with extreme praise for The Mandalorian S2/E1 (Disney+) and, later, an update on Lovecraft Country (HBO Max). John delves into the fabulous The Hundred-Foot Journey (Amazon) and scifi/romance Tuck Everlasting (Disney+). And there’s more! Join us as we explore together what’s great about these shows.
Kathryn Hahn Joins ‘The Shrink Next Door’ on Apple TV+
Kathryn Hahn will join Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell in “The Shrink Next Door” based on the podcast from Wondery and Bloomberg Media.
FCC Approves Apple’s MagSafe Duo Charger
The FCC has approved Apple’s new MagSafe Duo charger, and it’s likely we’ll see it released by the end of the year.
Apple Silicon Could Lead to Lower-Cost Macs, Predicts Top Analyst
Apple will host its ‘One More Thing’ event on Tuesday, at which the first Apple silicon macs are expected to be unveiled. In a new note to investors, JP Morgan analyst Samik Chatterjee became the latest to predict that the shift may result in lower-cost Macs.
“With the move to in-house capabilities, Apple is looking to regain control over the pace of the technology roadmap on the processor chips, and create a common architecture across all Apple products, making it easier for developers to write and optimize applications for the product ecosystem,” the analyst writes. For consumers, Chatterjee believes that a lower bill of materials cost with a new Apple Silicon chip could lead to Mac devices with a lower price point targeting a wider market. More specifically, the analyst contends that Apple could release an SKU with a price point between that of the MacBook Pro and the MacBook Air. The analyst estimates a standalone market opportunity of 10 to 15 million unit volume for the new Mac device, with a starting average selling price (ASP) of $1,000. That implies about a $15 billion opportunity for Apple, “which will assure multi-year growth in a lackluster PC market.”