And now the less-than-terrific news. Wireless carrier T-Mobile has confirmed that it suffered a server breach wherein attackers accessed customer data, with the recently-discovered intrusion involving personal data potentially affecting as many as two million users of the major U.S. carrier. The company published a notice to customers on its web site after T-Mobile’s cyber-security […]
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Apple’s new gear is en route and the rumor mill has it arriving in September. Per DigiTimes, Apple will release a new entry level MacBook, complete with a 14 nm Kaby Lake processor, that should be priced around $1,200. Apparently Apple originally planned to ship the new MacBook in late 2017 with a 10 nm […]
This is pretty interesting. Logitech, makers of assorted things that are nifty, has launched the Powered Wireless Charging Stand, an accessory built for the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, with the unique bulletpoint of being designed “in collaboration” with Apple. While it’s unclear as to what Apple’s specific design contributions were, the Powered features […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of privacy-based concerns on Friday, states that a warrant is required to get cell phone tower location data from carriers. The 5-4 ruling was in a case called Carpenter v. United States, and is thought to be a core ruling that could have sweeping repercussions for decades to […]
Some additional safety features are en route for iOS 12. In a press release issued on Monday, Apple, outlined how iPhones running iOS 12 will be able to share location data automatically and securely with first responders when you dial 911. Apple says this will help reduce emergency response times by providing faster and more […]