• Apple-backed Product Security Verified label will confirm smart home devices are secure

    A new Product Security Verified (PSV) label will in future be used to identify smart home devices which meet new industry standards designed to protect against hacking and data breaches. It’s the latest initiative by the industry alliance behind the Matter standard, of which Apple is a member more

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    Are your smart home devices secure? Some will soon sport this security seal of approval

    There are many cybersecurity issues plaguing smart home devices, from video doorbells that can be easily hacked to a popular security camera brand suffering a consumer privacy scandal. A big deciding factor for smart home users choosing a product is how it can keep their information secure. The Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) -- the organization behind Matter and Zigbee -- just announced a "Product Security Verified Mark" for IoT devices. Essentially, this mark serves as a seal of approval...

  • How to use Authentik IDP to secure your homelab with easy access

    If you are searching for an easy way to secure your homeland, network attached storage or similar project. Authentik, an open-source Identity Provider (IDP), offers an easy way to secure your system while providing you with easy access across everything once you login. Perfect for managing authentication across various administrative services within a home lab […]

  • Apple will use Baidu AI in China, reports say

    While Apple may be talking to Google about adopting the search giant's Gemini AI for upcoming releases of iOS, over in China that's not a feasible plan, seeing as how Google services are banned. So, a local player is the answer, and it seems like Apple found it in Baidu, long called "the Google of China" - how fitting. News from China today reveals that Baidu is set to provide AI services to Apple's latest devices - only in China, of course. Baidu will be Apple's generative AI provider in the...

  • Apple Mac Silicon: Unpatchable Security Flaw Discovered—is it a Threat?

    Apple's Mac Silicon, a.k.a. the M-series, is vulnerable to an unpatchable security flaw that breaks encryption.

  • Unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs breaks encryption

    University researchers have found an unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs, which would allow an attacker to break encryption and get access to cryptographic keys. The flaw is present in M1, M2, and M3 chips, and because the failing is part of the architecture of the chips, there’s no way for Apple to fix it in current devices more

  • Microsoft announces accessibility device and software developments at Surface event

    Microsoft announced companies will be able to get key accessibility accessories for its employees now.

  • OnePlus Pad gets a fix for the screen flicker issue with the latest update

    OnePlus has released the OxygenOS 14.0.0.500 update for the OnePlus Pad, which includes the February 2024 Android security patch and a fix for an issue that might cause the tablet's screen to flicker when switching between landscape and portrait modes. Additionally, the update improves the OnePlus Pad's system stability and performance and reduces power consumption to extend the battery life. It also fixes an issue related to Multi-Screen Connect. You can check the image below for the...

  • Apple releases Safari update with security patches for older macOS versions

    Apple recently released iOS 17.4.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.4.1, both with two security patches. For users running older versions of macOS, the company has now released a standalone update for Safari, its own web browser, with the same patches included with macOS 14.4.1. more

  • Apple prepares in-box iPhone software update system for unboxing convenience

    According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple started testing Presto in select retail stores late last year. The hardware is said to look like a metal cubby for shoes, and reportedly uses MagSafe and various wireless technologies to remotely turn on an iPhone, download and install updates, and turn the phoneRead Entire Article

  • When Will the iOS 17.4.1 Bug Fix Update Be Released

    Apple recently released iOS 17.4 and now many iPhone users are waiting for the iOS 17.4.1 software update which is expected to fix a range of bugs on the iPhone. As anticipation builds within the iOS user community, many eyes are set on the upcoming iOS 17.4.1 update, believed to serve as a precursor to […]

  • Update Your iPhone Now: iOS 17.4.1 Includes These Security Fixes

    Apple today provided details about the security fixes included in last week's iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1 software updates for the iPhone and iPad. In a support document, Apple said the updates patch an image-related security vulnerability that "may lead to arbitrary code execution." The full details:CoreMedia Available for: iPhone XS and later, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 2nd generation and later, iPad Pro 10.5-inch, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and...