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Apple, Google, Mozilla block spying Kazakhstan root certificate in web browsers

Apple, Google, and Mozilla have begun blocking a Kazakhstan-based government-issued root certificate embedded in its websites. The root certificate attempts to spy on citizens and works to gain access to web browsers via its credentials. Per The Hacker News: “The root certificate in question, labeled as ‘trusted certificate’ or ‘national security certificate,’ if installed, allows […]

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Rumor: Apple could opt for “Pro” monicker with next-gen iPhone models

Apple may go the “Pro” naming route with the next-gen iPhone models. CoinX, a noted and reliable Twitter leaker, said that Apple looks like it will use the Pro suffix branding for the new iPhone. The source previously corrected named the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR a week before their debut. They […]

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Firefox 70 to add Social Tracking Protection features

If you’re concerned about your online privacy in the social sphere, Mozilla’s Firefox 70 browser may be what you’re looking for. The company has stated that it will be adding a dedicated social tracking protection component to its Firefox 70.0 update. Social tracking protection will get its own section in Firefox 70 settings. The current […]

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Apple reincorporates Expansion Slot Utility for 2019 Mac Pro systems

If you’re planning on snagging a 2019 Mac Pro, this should help out. The updated Mac Pro apparently brings back Apple’s Expansion Slot Utility app to customize PCIe bandwidth between the eight available PCI-express slots on the professional machine. The application, which was discovered in the second beta of macOS Catalina, has apparently brought back […]

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Monese tweet hints at upcomingApple Pay launches in 13 European markets

A tweet posted by European financial institution Monese on Wednesday indicates that Apple Pay is due to launch in 13 new countries, including Bulgaria and Greece, in the near future. The list of countries consists of markets where Apple Pay is not currently offered by banks and other organizations, with the tweet strongly suggesting support […]