Geekom AE7 Mini PC, Ryzen 9 7940HS And 32GB DDR5-5600
The AE7 Mini PC measures a mere 112.4 x 112.4 x 37 mm (4.4 x 4.4 x 1.5") but Geekom managed to fit a 2.5GbE RJ45 port, two each of HDMI 2.0… Source
iPad Pro updates ignite consumer interest and boost sales
iPad Pro refresh helped Apple beat earnings expectations Customers are opting for the high-end iPad Pro models, driving an increase in sales and renewed interest in Apple's tablet line. In May 2024, Apple launched new iPad Pro and iPad Air models, featuring faster processors, improved displays, and slimmer designs. These updates were introduced mid-quarter, offering…
CEO Tim Cook is Apple’s chief lobbyist asset
The White House. A report has outlined how Tim Cook has become the chief lobbyist for Apple. This is unsurprising, given Cook and predecessor Steve Jobs' history of influencing world governments. Apple has consistently worked to appease the U.S. government, including lobbying lawmakers to try and get its way. The top of the food chain,…
Apple’s iOS 17.6.1 & macOS Sonoma 14.6.1 are out, with minor improvements
A new iOS 17.6.1 update is available Apple has released iOS 17.6.1, alongside updates to iPadOS and macOS Sonoma, all believed to be a minor update concentrating on security, plus a bug fix for Advanced Data Protection. It's not fully clear what the entirety of the upgrades include. However, for iOS and iPadOS, there is…
Apple closes an ancient IP exploit in Safari
Icon for Safari in macOS Apple is fixing a vulnerability in Safari for macOS, that seems to date back to the dawn of Intel Macs. The Defcon hacking conference is taking place from August 8 to August 11 in Las Vegas, which hosts talks about newly discovered security issues. One talk set to occur over…
U.S. Signs $1.5B in CHIPS Act Agreements With Amkor and SKhynix for Chip Packaging Plants
Under the CHIPS & Science Act, the U.S. government provided tens of billions of dollars in grants and loans to the world's leading maker of chips, such as Intel, Samsung, and TSMC, which will significantly expand the country's semiconductor production industry in the coming years. However, most chips are typically tested, assembled, and packaged in…
Phison Introduces E29T Gen 4 Controller for Mainstream Client SSDs
At FMS 2024, Phison gave us the usual updates on their client flash solutions. The E31T Gen 5 mainstream controller has already been seen at a few tradeshows starting with Computex 2023, while the USB4 native flash controller for high-end PSSDs was unveiled at CES 2024. The new solution being demonstrated was the E29T Gen…
The Mac mini is getting even smaller with first redesign in 15 years
Earlier this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple plans to start its M4 Mac rollout later this year. He also said that “at least one Mac model will get more dramatic changes,” and on Thursday, Gurman provided more details, reporting that Apple plans to redesign the M4 Mac mini as the smallest Mac ever.…
Apple updates terms and fees for EU apps that link to external payments
Earlier this year, Apple complied with Europe’s new Digital Markets Act and its requirement to allow for app distribution outside the App Store, along with letting developers use outside payment methods by enacting a complex web of fees, rules, and policies. We’ve written in the past about how the new structure feels hostile to both…