Categories
Android iOS macOS News security Software TvOS watchOS

Apple confirms fix against “KRACK Attack” WPA-2 exploit in macOS, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS betas, has yet to comment on AirPort firmware

Following the recent “KRACK Attack” Wi-Fi WPA-2 exploit, Apple has cited that it has addressed the issue in its macOS, iOS, tvOS and watchOS betas, but has yet to officially state as to whether a patch is en route for its AirPort series of routers. Sources within the company have stated that the patch to […]

Categories
Apple Hack Hardware News wireless

Apple’s WiFi routers left off CIA’s Cherry Blossom list of hackable equipment

At least this will make you feel better about your AirPort router. Per a series of recently-published documents from WikiLeaks, the CIA has has has apparently been hacking WiFi routers for years to secretly spy on Americans’ internet activity, but Apple’s AirPort Base Stations aren’t on the list. Plenty of other popular basestations are, however, […]

Categories
Hardware News retail

LG uses third-party fixes to provide shielding, seems to have resolved interference issue in UltraFine 5K monitors

It looks like the interference issue on the LG UltraFine 5K displays available through Apple have been resolved. Following continued testing, the new monitors are apparently very slightly sensitive to high-powered RF emissions like from a very close cell tower or military radar like any monitor, the interference problems are rectified, with older monitors retrofitted […]

Categories
Hardware News

LG UltraFine 5K display available to order again through Apple

You can now snag the LG UltraFine 5K Display via the Apple Store. The display, developed in collaboration with Apple and LG, was plagued by both connection and interference issues upon launch. Placing the unit within six feet of a Wi-Fi router caused interference, resulting in continued disconnections and even the MacBook Pro freezing up. […]

Categories
Hardware News

Apple delays shipments for LG UltraFine 5K Display units, allows time for shielding repairs to take place

While LG works on a fix for the Wi-Fi router/shielding conflict on its UltraFine 5K Display, Apple has delayed shipments for the unit and removed in store pickup options. New orders for the LG UltraFine 5K Display will now ship out in five to six weeks, ensuring buyers will get a display with updated hardware […]