Twitter quietly launches Tor service in the face of Russian censorship
Twitter just struck a blow against government censorship, even if the tech giant won’t come out and say so directly. On Tuesday morning, Alec Muffett, a cybersecurity professional with a long history of working with the Tor network, announced he’d brought skills to bear at Twitter. Specifically, Muffett wrote that he’d helped the company launch […]
iPhone SE (2022) vs iPhone SE (2020): What's new and different?
The iPhone’s home button lives on. Apple dropped its newest iPhone SE at its “Peek Performance” event Tuesday and we got a preview of the “budget” phone that arrives March 18. The iPhone SE first arrived in 2016, and then was updated in 2020. Now two years later, the compact, affordable smartphone is back once […]
Apple's new iPad Air packs an M1 chip — here's how to pre-order it
PREORDER: The new Apple iPad Air (2022) is set for release on March 18, though you can reserve one ahead of time directly through the Apple Store beginning at 5 a.m. PST on March 11. The standard version (with just WiFi) starts at $599, while the WiFi + Cellular model will cost you at least […]
Everything announced at the Apple 2022 'Peek Performance' event
Apple’s first event of 2022, curiously titled “peek performance,” was packed with information. The releases appealed to a range of customers: from everyday users looking for an upgraded yet affordable iPhone all the way to specialists in need of professional-grade hardware. During the event Tim Cook wore a subtle tribute to Ukraine, and Apple’s celebration […]
Apple stops pretending it's for everyone
It was not the briefest event Apple has ever held; that distinction goes to 2021’s 50-minute unintentional self-parody. But at a mere 58 minutes, the “peek performance” unveiling was all business, without so much as a $19 cloth or a Craig Federighi dad joke to make us chuckle and/or roll our eyes. Gone were the […]
Apple's new Mac Studio costs $8,000 completely maxed out — monitor not included
Another Apple Event has come and gone, which means it’s time for my favorite post-show activity: Checking out the bonkers pricing for the completely maxed out spec version of Apple’s latest computer device, the Mac Studio, on the Apple Store. If you’d like to know right upfront without any of the specific spec details, here […]
Apple called out for hypocrisy while 'celebrating women' at peek performance event
The people of Twitter are reminding Tim Cook that when it comes to equity in the workplace, actions speak louder than words. Apple held a Spring product event Tuesday, which also happened to be International Women’s Day (IWD). Apple CEO Tim Cook marked the occasion with a tweet honoring “women who are charting the course […]
How to pre-order the new Apple iPhone SE
PREORDER: Announced at Apple’s “Peek Performance” event, the new iPhone SE (2022) will start at $429 when it launches on March 18. You can reserve one directly through the Apple Store beginning at 5 a.m. PST on Friday, March 11. The rumor mill nailed it: We’re getting a new iPhone SE for 2022. Tim Cook […]
Spotify and Discord both had major disruptions to service
The only thing some Spotify users are hearing today is silence. Spotify went down for many users on Tuesday morning. At the time of writing, Spotify has logged users out and isn’t recognizing accounts. Even their support page was glitching. According to Downdetector, which is owned by Mashable parent company Ziff Davis, reports of problems […]
Apple launches Mac Studio with powerful, new M1 Ultra chip at 2022 event
Apple has a new desktop computer in its lineup, the Mac Studio. The company also launched the matching Studio Display, a 27-inch monitor aimed at professionals. Launched at Apple’s “Peek Performance” event on March 8, the Mac Studio is powered by Apple’s new M1 Ultra chip, which is essentially two M1 Max chips rolled into […]