Court orders Apple to allow external purchase links in apps
If it seems like we’ve been writing about this Epic vs. Apple Fortnite case for years, it’s because we have. The case has been raging since 2020, and finally ended (sort of) with a ruling…
Code in iOS betas hints at changes to Stage Manager, including iPhone support
In a recent video as part of its iOS Decoded series, 9to5Mac takes a look at some rather interesting code found within the latest iOS 18.5 betas. This code references and enables features that aren’t…
There’s never been a better time to buy a new M4 MacBook Air
Apple’s brand new MacBook Air is on sale again, and this time it’s hit its best price ever. Amazon is selling the M4 MacBook Air for $849, a savings of $150 and a fantastic price for…
Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that.
The ability to use a revoked password to log in through RDP occurs when a Windows machine that’s signed in with a Microsoft or Azure account is configured to enable remote desktop access. In that…
Apple notifies new victims of spyware attacks across the world
Apple sent notifications this week to several people who the company believes were targeted with government spyware, according to two of the alleged targets. In the past, Apple has sent similar notifications to targets and…
Your outtie can help design the ‘Severance’ keyboard coming to the Mac
Two weeks ago, we learned about Atomic Keyboard’s MDR Dasher Keyboard, a keyboard based on the Lumon Terminal Pro terminals used in the Apple TV+ show Severance. The company plans to sell it, and you can…
Millions of Apple Airplay-enabled devices can be hacked via Wi-Fi
Oligo also notes that many of the vulnerable devices have microphones and could be turned into listening devices for espionage. The researchers did not go so far as to create proof-of-concept malware for any particular…
Intel ‘Lunar Lake’ handhelds, laptops are getting a free gaming boost
Who doesn’t like a free performance upgrade? And if you own a laptop or a handheld PC with an Intel Core Ultra 200V (Lunar Lake) chip inside, you’re getting one. Intel said Tuesday that the…
Beyond Speedtest: Orb gives you a holistic look at Internet performance
How reliable is your internet connection? That depends a lot on how you measure “good” and in how many different ways. Conventional browser-based tests like the ever-popular Speedtest.net can give you a few metrics, but…
Researchers Demonstrate How MCP Prompt Injection Can Be Used for Both Attack and Defense
Apr 30, 2025Ravie LakshmananArtificial Intelligence / Email Security As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at a rapid pace, new research has found how techniques that render the Model Context Protocol (MCP)…