Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 12/28 – Will 2024 Be The Year Apple Gets Serious About Gaming On Macs?
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Dec 28, 2023 A shocking zero-click iMessage hack has raised major security concerns for Apple. Meanwhile, the tech industry faces a shakeout, with Zulily preparing to close amid fierce competition from giants like Amazon. Affirm's stock has skyrocketed, showcasing the buy-now-pay-later trend. Looking ahead, Apple is gearing up to transform Macs into a gaming powerhouse, emphasizing the need for more game collaborations. With the streaming wars intensifying, 2024 could be pivotal for Apple's gaming ambitions.
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iMessage Zero-Click Attack
- Kaspersky researchers discovered a sophisticated zero-click iMessage attack.
- This attack exploited four zero-days over four years to hack iPhones, including those of Kaspersky employees.
Sophistication of the Attack
- The iMessage attack exploited an undocumented hardware feature.
- This suggests the attackers possessed advanced technical capabilities and knowledge.
Apple Watch Import Ban Paused
- A U.S. appeals court paused the ITC's import ban on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2.
- Apple resumed sales after the pause related to Massimo patents.