by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
A new research paper from Duo Security, shared by Ars Technica, reveals that a significant number of Macs are running out-of-date EFI versions, leaving them susceptible to critical pre-boot firmware exploits. The security firm analyzed 73,324 Macs used in production...
by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
Apple today shared an iPhone X environmental report, detailing the smartphone’s environmental performance as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and restricted substances.The report reveals that the base model iPhone X generates...
by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
Apple is continuing to expand manufacturing efforts related to the production of its own chips, according to a new report today by Nikkei, which stated that the company aims to “better compete” in the artificial intelligence field and reduce reliance on...
by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
Uber has rolled out an update to its iOS app that enables riders to learn basic sign language on the go so they can communicate better with deaf and hard-of-hearing drivers. Uber announced the new feature in a post on its website, where it said the ride-hailing...
by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
Google is working on a tabletop smart screen for video calling and more that will go up against Amazon’s Echo Show, according to sources who spoke to TechCrunch. The Google device is internally codenamed “Manhattan” and will have a screen size...
by Asmawisham | Sep 29, 2017 | Technology
Following yesterday’s news of the death of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, Cult of Mac chose to highlight the magazine’s 1985 Steve Jobs interview, which still remains one of the most insightful reads about the early life and influences of the late Apple...