AI data can be stolen from Apple, AMD and Qualcomm chips
Many GPUs are vulnerable to leaking data from AI models. An attacker only needs access to the operating system of the device within which the GPU is running.
Researchers from security firm Trail of Bits explain to Wired that GPU vulnerabilities are becoming increasingly urgent. AI data in chunks... Read more
Apple to charge a premium for alternative payment methods in App Store
Apple has relaxed the terms for alternative payment methods for the U.S. version of the App Store. However, developers must pay a high fee to process these payment processes.
Apple has updated the terms for alternative payment methods in the U.S. App Store. It is doing so in response to the cour... Read more
Apple once again banned from selling its latest smartwatches in the US
A US judge has restarted the ban on sales of Apple's latest smartwatches. This is despite Apple's promise to remove the Blood Oxygen feature from the new Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 series. With this, the tech giant wanted to circumvent an import ban in the US. It planned to do so in response to a l... Read more
Microsoft fights with Apple for the title of most valuable company
Apple's value dropped during the recent period. That brings the company's value more in line with Microsoft, which even has a chance to take over the title of most valuable company soon.
Apple's shares have dipped because of concerns surrounding the decreased popularity of the iPhone. Only a sm... Read more
Windows 11 adoption: almost 10 percent growth while Apple loses
The latest adoption figures for the Windows 11 operating system show the market is growing year over year. Last year marked an almost ten percent increase. In addition, it is noted that Apple is losing users to Windows.
The widely known story of Windows 11 has not changed. The OS holds only a p... Read more
Smartphone sales decline, while most consumers turn premium
Consumers turned out to be more interested in premium smartphones in 2023. In this segment, where models start at $600, increased six percent from a year earlier. The trend can be seen across multiple technology devices.
The increasing sales in the premium segment are shown in a report by Count... Read more
Apple escapes US ban on selling latest Watch series
Apple is still able to sell its Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 Series in the United States. A ban on these models, part of a patent dispute with healthtech company Masimo, has been temporarily suspended.
A US court ruled that the tech giant can still continue to sell its Apple Watch Series 9 a... Read more
Apple shows how LLMs can be run on smartphones
LLMs have significant system requirements, which means that only advanced hardware can currently handle them. That seems to be changing, if Apple's research is to be believed.
Apple researchers recently managed to run large AI models with highly limited system memory in the so-called "LLM In A F... Read more
Big tech concerned about new payment services regulations
New U.S. payment service regulations could also affect Big Tech services. Big companies like Google and Apple have started a lobbying effort.
The US government wants to achieve greater oversight of payment services. According to a proposed new regulation of payment companies by the U.S. Consumer... Read more
Apple lets you fix your iPhone or Mac yourself, but makes it expensive
More European Apple users can now repair certain parts of their iPhones or MacBooks themselves. Apple has extended its Self Service Repair program to 24 European countries. In addition, the tech giant is introducing an online diagnosis tool.
Apple recently expanded its Self Service Repair progra... Read more