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Apple devices vulnerable to new Bluetooth security hole attack

The academic research institution Eurecom has discovered security holes in the Bluetooth wireless standard that could allow a threat agent to impersonate devices and set up man-in-the middle attacks. The holes have been in several versions of the Bluetooth protocol, including the current 5.4 version, as well as the 5.3 version that’s used in Apple’s…

Best Mac for video editing

The question of which Mac to use for video editing doesn’t have a simple answer. There are a lot of variables. The answer depends on whether you are a professional video editor working independently or as part of a studio or someone who enjoys editing home movies. You could be working on a massive editing…

Apple is breaking up with Goldman Sachs, leaving Apple Card fate in limbo

According to a new report in the Wall Street Journal, Apple has requested to end its partnership with Goldman Sachs on all consumer-facing financial services. That means Apple Card and the newer Apple Card Savings accounts. The article cites “people briefed on the matter” in saying that Apple has sent a proposal to Goldman to…

Apple will finally let you change your iPhone’s default notification sound

If you don’t like the default notification sound on your iPhone, tough luck. Apple hasn’t provided any means of changing it going back as far as we can remember–the iPhone’s ascending three-note sound has become somewhat synonymous with smartphone notifications. Of course, Apple has always let you change the notification sound for certain apps such…

Apple releases macOS Sonoma 14.2 beta 4

Apple on Tuesday released the macOS Sonoma 14.3 beta to developers. This beta release comes after Apple released the Sonoma 14.2 beta 2 on November 14. It includes the new iMessage Contact Key Verification. How to install the macOS Sonoma 14.2 beta If you are already part of Apple’s developer program or Apple’s public beta…

When it comes to the iPhone, there’s a sucker born every minute

Good news, iPhone mini-istas! We finally have definitive proof small phones are still a great market and Apple should bring back the best iPhone evah. Nikkei reports that “Used iPhone 12 and 13 minis are hot in Japan as Apple screens go big” According to Nikkei, Japanese consumers, who have a preference for smaller phones,…

Pay no attention to the police–NameDrop is perfectly safe for kids

It’s not uncommon for local police departments and local news to warn parents about imaginary risks. Not a single Halloween goes by without breathless warnings to protect your kids from poisoned or drugged candy, despite there being no evidence of that ever happening. Now, they’re starting to send out needless warnings about protecting your kids…

Best Apple Cyber Monday deals 2023

In 2023 Black Friday weekend was a great time to find an Apple deal. But it’s not over—Cyber Monday concludes the big Black Friday sales, there are still plenty of great bargains to be had on MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, and more. If you’re looking for an Apple deal, there’s no better time to get…

Five awesome Cyber Monday Apple deals that’ll cost you under $100

Black Friday is over but if you missed all of the sales this weekend, Cyber Monday is still here. For the most part, it’s a continuation of the steep discounts on MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches that knocked up to $250 off the latest gear. But even if your wallet is feeling the pinch, you…

Best Mac SSD and Storage Cyber Monday Deals 2023

If you need a new external hard drive or SSD to plug into your Mac, there are deals to be had all year round, but the Black Friday and Cyber Monday period presents some excellent deals on portable storage. In this article we are sharing the top discounts we found for the Black Friday and…