Apple CEO Tim Cook attending Trump inauguration after $1 million donation

The US Capitol building. Image source: Visit the Capitol government website Apple CEO Tim Cook will join other big tech executives at the inauguration as they seek to avoid being targeted by incoming regulation and tariffs. Different United States presidents call for different tactics. With the incoming administration, gone are the days of sending a…

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Apple fixes macOS flaw that allowed attackers to bypass core system protections

Update your Mac as soon as possible A macOS vulnerability exposed Apple devices to severe security risks by bypassing System Integrity Protection, but a security patch has killed the exploit. On January 13, 2025, Microsoft Threat Intelligence revealed a critical vulnerability in macOS — CVE-2024-44243 — that bypasses Apple's System Integrity Protection (SIP) by exploiting…

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M4 Mac mini may have a USB-C problem

Some M4 Mac mini owners are discovering USB-C issues with their new desktops, with peripherals disconnecting seemingly at random. USB is a fairly resilient technology, with the expectation that things connected using it will typically remain functional for a very long time, outside of external effects. However, it seems that in a small number of…

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Tim Cook talks wine, chocolate, and how Apple Watch saved his father

While in London, Tim Cook (left) also had a pint with "Slow Horses" star Jack Lowden Apple CEO Tim Cook has given a rare personal interview in which he recounts how Apple Watch fall detection saved his father's life, and recommends where to eat in San Francisco. During his December 2024 visit to the UK…

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Upgrade your workspace with the new Asus Thunderbolt 5 dock

Master Thunderbolt 5 Dock Asus's Master Thunderbolt 5 Dock brings multi-display support, high-speed connectivity, and SSD storage to Mac users who want to upgrade their workspace. Asus has introduced the Master Thunderbolt 5 Dock DC510, a versatile 13-in-1 docking station aimed at creators and professionals who need high-performance multitasking. The dock supports dual 8K or…

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