Apple to spend $450M on SOS via satellite for iPhones

From ComputerWorld: Apple has announced it will invest $450 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to develop the infrastructure that allows off-grid backpackers to call for help when outside mobile coverage.

Apple’s iPhone 14 is the company’s first-ever satellite phone. Or to be more...

Elon Musk Tells Twitter Staff They Can't Work Remotely Anymore

From PC Mag: Elon Musk has sent his first email to Twitter employees, and it will do little to boost morale.

The content of the email was reviewed by Bloomberg(Opens in a new window), and Musk used it as a way of warning staff that there are "difficult times ahead." He's referring specifically to...

iOS 16.1.1—Apple Issues Important Update For iPhone Users

From Forbes: Apple has issued iOS 16.1.1, an important update that it recommends is applied by all iPhone users.

According to Apple’s support page, iOS 16.1.1 fixes two security vulnerabilities in libxml2, tracked as CVE-2022-40303 and CVE-2022-40304—both of which could allow an attacker to execute...

GAMDIAS Unveils HERMES M4 Hybrid Mechanical Keyboard

From GAMDIAS Press Release: GAMDIAS today reveals the HERMES M4 Hybrid, a 65% mechanical keyboard with versatile connectivity and RGB lighting to complement all setups. At a glance, the top frame of the keyboard is well-defined with smooth contours, a sleek aluminum finish, and covered with modish...

Meta announces huge job cuts affecting 11,000 employees

From The Verge: Meta has announced it will lay off 11,000 employees or around 13 percent of the company’s total staff. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the news in a blog post, saying he was at fault for being overoptimistic about the company’s future growth based on a pandemic surge.

“At the start of...

Zoom debuts Zoom Spots, your forever Zoom meeting

From PC World: Zoom—the simple, straightforward video platform we all came to know over the last few years—now wants to expand its reach by adding email and “coworking,” too.

Yes, you heard that right. Now in addition to Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and the dozens of other...

Tesla Recalls 40,000 Vehicles Over Potential Power Steering Failure

From CNET: Tesla recalled more than 40,000 Model S and Model X vehicles in the US due to an issue that could potentially result in reduced or lost power steering assist, according to a safety recall report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration earlier this month. The...

Lexar Announces CFexpress Type A Card Gold Series 320GB

From Lexar Press Release: Lexar is proud to announce the new Lexar Professional CFexpress™Type A Card GOLD Series in the 320GB capacity. Ideal for professional creators, photographers, and videographers who want to capture high-quality images with superior read speed up to 900MB/s. 1 The 320GB model...

Cooler Master Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation

From Cooler Master Press Release: Cooler Master celebrates its 30th Anniversary on 17/November 2022, commemorating Decades of Shaping the Future. Following humble beginnings as a thermal solutions manufacturer, Cooler Master has grown and developed into a multi-faceted technology company driven by...

ARCTIC introduces low-profile CPU-cooler for Intel

From ARCTIC Press Release: Today, ARCTIC introduces the Alpine 17 LP, a new low-profile case cooler.

The Alpine 17 LP relies on a slim and flat radial heat sink and a powerful fan. The installation height of the Alpine 17 LP is only 42.9 mm, making it ideal for small cases such as mini-ITX cases...

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