TikTok has bounced back, but creators worry about its uncertain future
TikTok has bounced back from its time offline according to traffic logs, but creators are worried about the uncertain future of the app.
Some are assuming the worst, and preparing for the platform to shut down, while others feel TikTok has a unique ...
DeepSeek exposed chat history and other sensitive data, show security researchers
In a major security failing, Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek exposed chat history and other sensitive data in a database accessible without any authentication.
The security researchers who discovered the issue say that the exposure included more than a ...
Apple named Fortune’s Most Admired Company for 18th year running
For the 18th year running, Apple has been named Fortune’s Most Admired Company. The rankings are based of a survey of more than 3,000 company execs across 30 countries.
While Apple’s number one position was unchanged, a new company made the top five...
Trump’s threatened tariffs on imported chips likely wouldn’t affect Apple devices
Along with threatening to impose a tariff on all goods from Canada and Mexico, Trump said this week that he also plans to impose duties of up to 100% on silicon chips imported into the US.
Some are suggesting that this would affect the price of ever...
AppleCare+ claim denied after MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash
Apple reportedly denied an AppleCare+ claim for accidental damage after a MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash.
A Redditor told the story of his MacBook Pro being catastrophically damaged, and Apple denying him a replacement …
more…
Apple Watch bands safe to wear, says company, after toxic chemicals report and lawsuit
Apple Watch bands are safe to wear, says the company, after concerns were expressed about the presence of PFAS (polyfluoroalkyl substances) in a number of smartwatch bands.
PFAS has been linked to a number of health concerns, and is known as a “fore...
The $17B gamble made on the basis of a handshake with Steve Jobs
It seems to be a week for interesting peeks at Apple history, a new piece telling the story of Softbank founder Masayoshi Son making a $17B gamble on the basis of a gentleman’s agreement with Steve Jobs.
Invariably known as Masa, the Japanese entrep...
Apple’s 2025 Chinese New Year Shot on iPhone film appears online
Apple likes to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a specially-commissioned Shot on iPhone video, and an unofficial copy of this year’s short film has been posted ahead of the official reveal expected later today. The lunar new year begins on January 2...
Both iPhone 17 Pro models will get all-48MP sensors, says leaker; 24MP front camera
A leaker with a good track record on iPhone camera improvements has lent their support to a report that the 12MP front-facing camera in current iPhones will be upgraded to 24MP in the iPhone 17 line-up. They also endorse the suggestion that all three r...
AMD does and doesn’t credit Apple for its powerful new Ryzan AI Max chips
You have to feel sorry for Intel at this point. Not only has Apple left its CPUs in the dust, but AMD’s new Ryzan AI Max chips claim to do the same to Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 288V.
The new chips take the same approach as Apple Silicon in combi...