Apple said on Thursday that it is developing a fix for vulnerabilities that affect its iPhone, iPad and some iPod touch models, a problem that the German government warned could be used to steal confidential data.
The vulnerabilities became publicized with a new release on Wednesday of JailbreakM...
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More Americans are using e-readers than tablets, accord...
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Consumer Reports
really likes Apple’s laptops; its tests found that Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air were the best 17-inch, 15-inch, 13-inch and 11-inch laptops available. And, based on the results of a reader survey, the publication also ranks AppleCare as far better than any of Apple's c...
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Just a week ago, Tim Cook was elevated to Apple’s CEO spot; on Thursday, another of the company’s prominent executives, Eddy Cue, was promoted to senior vice president of Internet software and services. One of the perks of that gig, beyond reporting directly to Tim Cook, is his very own bio page on ...
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HP folds like a cheap card table while RIM says “Maybe you’ve hit bottom, but I haven’t hit bottom yet! I got a ways to go!” Google just put a lot of money down, but is there anything in its hand? Finally, the Macalope asks a couple of pundits to cut out the penny-ante crap.
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Will Apple’s iCloud be free as in water? Can OS X hope to combat the malware menace? Is Apple’s secret data center merely a front for its nefarious plot to drill into the Earth’s core? We raise all of these questions and, frankly, answer none of them in the remainders for Wednesday, June 1, 20...
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Back in 2008, Steve Jobs referred to Blu-ray as “a bag of hurt†due to the complex licensing surrounding the high-definition video format. Since then, no Mac has shipped with a Blu-ray drive inside, and watching a Blu-ray movie on a Mac using an external player hasn’t even been supported by OS...
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The Tech Specs That Matter
Some specs really matter and some really don't. Here's what you should pay attention to when you're shopping for a PC, phone, tablet, TV, printer or storage device.
Which Specs Deserve Your Respect? »
The Laptop and De...
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To help you get the most out of your laptop and stay secure while on the go, we've selected 31 applications and services that are particularly laptop-friendly.
These tools are useful for protecting your laptop, enhancing connectivity, managing files and media, and/or customizing your Windows lap...
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Next-generation iPhone rumors are back: It’ll run on Sprint! It’ll have a cheaper version for the developing markets! Meanwhile, if you’re reading this on your iPad in the bathroom, I just want to caution you to watch out for, uh, malware. And Samsung takes aim at one of Apple’s most ardent defender...
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