USB-C vulnerability could result in new iPhone ailbreak techniques

A security researcher has worked out how to hack a proprietary USB-C controller used by Apple, an issue that could eventually lead to new iPhone jailbreaks and other security problems. As one of the more privacy and security-focused companies, Apple has become a prized target for hackers to beat. In one instance, it seems the…

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CES, start your photocopiers: Hey, it’s cool to copy Apple again!

In the world of sports, it’s sometimes easier to impress by not playing. When you’re in the game, everything you do is judged and all your mistakes happen under a harsh spotlight. But get yourself dropped behind some other poor bloke now getting picked apart for their mistakes, you’ll find that all is forgiven… or,…

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Researcher finds a vulnerability in the iPhone USB-C controller

A security researcher has been able to hack Apple’s USB-C controllers that are used in current iPhones, which would usually raise concerns about security and the ability to jailbreak the iPhone. But there’s probably nothing to worry about. The vulnerability is in the ACE3 USB controller, which Apple introduced with the iPhone 15 lineup in…

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Sonos CEO leaves company over botched iOS app

The updated Sonos app for iOS Patrick Spence has left Sonos after eight years as CEO, following the disastrous rollout of an iOS app that left customers unable to use their devices. Spence was originally the deputy to Sonos founder John MacFarlane, and took over the role of CEO from him in 2017. Unfortunately, his…

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Apple is looking to snatch back the limelight with a huge year for the iPhone

Not that customers have stopped buying the “declining” iPhone, by any means, but Apple would love to correct the perception that it’s stopped innovating in the smartphone space. As if stung by Mark Zuckerberg’s dubious criticisms, Apple will make a big push in 2025 to restore the iPhone’s momentum. The focus of 2025 will of…

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Podcast #805 – CES 2025 gear + NVIDIA RTX 50 Series, AMD Radeon No-Show, Phison Gen5 Controllers, SteamOS & DOOM!

Our second podcast of 2025 includes at least 10% more energy then the first one did, and is obviously our best of the year.  In this episode, we've got semi-hot takes on… Source

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Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiring

Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting, Apple has asked investors to vote against a proposal that the company should abandon its diversity hiring practices. Apple's 2025 shareholders' meeting is on February 25, and as ever will be a mix of regular business and accounting issues, plus proposals by the various shareholders. These proposals have proved…

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