On Today in Tech, join Michael Simon and Ken Mingis as they separate the facts from fiction about the new 13-in. MacBook Pro, the M2 chip, the M2 MacBook Air, and the latest rumors.
On this week's episode of Today in Tech we talk about the state of Apple's laptops, whether you should preorder the M2 MacBook Pro, and what the future will bring.
On today's episode, it's a WWDC wrap-up party! We'll talk all about the new iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS updates and which features you'll be most excited to try. And of course we'll have a lot of thoughts about the new M2 processor and MacBook Ai...
Apple’s big Worldwide Developers Conference begins June 6. While it’s uncertain there’ll be new hardware , there will be previews of upcoming versions of macOS, iOS, iPadOS and more. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Exe...
Not-so-breaking news: Supply chain constraints continue to challenge technology manufacturers, and Apple is no exception. While the wait for some Macs is quite short, others, like the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro face wait times of eight to ten weeks....
Some Apple employees are protesting the company’s return-to-work policy, which requires employees to be in the office three days per week. With that in mind, Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis and Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon join...
Billionaire Elon Musk recently entered into an agreement to purchase Twitter for $44 billion dollars, therefore turning Twitter into a privately held company. While Musk’s acquisition could have serious ramifications for users, it’s still unclear...
WWDC speculation has officially begun. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss what to expect this year, including updates to Apple’s operating systems like iOS and macOS and mayb...
Microsoft this week announced new Windows 11 features aimed at making hybrid work easier. Some address IT-specific problems, others target the workforce. They include productivity tweaks, deployment improvements and security updates, among other thin...
According to Bloomberg, Apple is working on a hardware subscription service that would allow users to lease its devices like people lease cars. This program would differ from the 12- and 24-month loan programs currently available. And while its relea...
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month and consequential sanctions against the Kremlin, the threat of cyberattacks in the U.S. and abroad has been looming. While the threat of attacks on critical infrastructure has increased, it hasn’t esc...
Apple's new Studio Display is a conundrum: It's got a great 5K screen, an older iPhone chip, 64GB of RAM, an okay webcam, good speakers — and a $1,599 price tag. Apple is known for recycling hardware from its parts bins, but is the Studio Display a...
Foxconn partially shut down some of its factories in manufacturing powerhouse Shenzhen as a result of a COVID-19 outbreak. Foxconn, which is the world's biggest contract electronics manufacturer and Apple’s largest iPhone supplier, said it “adjus...
At its “Peek Performance” event Tuesday, Apple introduced the M1 Ultra chip a new desktop Mac — the Mac Studio (which isn’t quite a Mac mini or a Mac Pro). Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon, Computerworld Executive editor Ken Mingis and...
Financial sanctions levied against Russia have caused the Russian economy and its currency, the ruble, to tumble. At the same time, the values of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum soared after Russia had been banned from SWIFT. Computerworld...
Apple is hosting its first event of the year on March 8, when it's expected to announce a handful of new products including an iPhone SE with 5G and a new iPad Air. It’s also possible that Apple will announce a new MacBook Air with a redesigned M2 ...
Google announced it will roll out increased user privacy measures that have intentions similar to Apple’s App Tracking Transparency tool in future versions of Android. These measures, dubbed the Privacy Sandbox, intend to limit ad tracking across w...
Apple is getting closer to ditching Qualcomm as its 5G modem supplier, according to a new Digitimes report. The company has reportedly begun coordinating with other chip companies to develop custom-made 5G modems for future iPhones. These chips could...
As expected, Nvidia dropped its plans to acquire Arm amid regulatory hurdles. Now an alternative architecture like RISC-V may emerge as a formidable competitor. Computerworld senior writer Lucas Mearian and Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to ...
A recent report from Bloomberg revealed that Nvidia is preparing to abandon its acquisition of Arm. The deal would have made a joint Nvidia-Arm a semiconductor superpower, and as such it was subject to scrutiny from regulators. Regulators in both the...
Intel recently announced plans to invest $20 billion into a massive new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ohio. This announcement comes as Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the U.S. urgently needs to increase domestic chip manufacturing capac...
Microsoft this week announced plans to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Microsoft branded the deal as a metaverse play, but some industry analysts see it otherwise. Computerworld Senior Reporter Lucas Mearian and Executive ...
Apple this week said it paid developers $60 billion in 2021, suggesting its App Store raked in more money than ever. But Apple continues to face pressure to allow outside payment methods. Where does Apple go from here, and what changes might it be fo...
When the transition to Apple Silicon was announced, Apple said the shift would last two years. Now, it looks like it could wrap up by June. That means users could see more Apple silicon-powered Macs in the next few months. Macworld Executive Editor M...
Apple leveled up its Mac game in 2021 by adding its M1 chips to new devices and introducing the M1 Pro and Max chips to its users. In 2022, even more Macs, like the Mac Pro, may get the Apple silicon treatment and receive the next generation of M-ser...
Apple's lawsuit against NSO Group, the tech firm behind the Pegasus spyware seeks to hold the company accountable for alleged surveillance of select iPhone users. Digital rights activists commended Apple for backing privacy rights, but fear the prece...
The ongoing chip shortage and supply chain disruption continue to disrupt tech buyers, and the holiday season will likely further complicate the issue. Tech buyers should expect stock shortages and longer delivery timelines. While some retailers, lik...
By rolling out some Android 12 features exclusively to Pixel users, Google can separate its own devices from the rest of the Android pack. Plus, Android 12 and the new Pixel 6 both purport to have privacy-centric changes. Computerworld Managing Edito...
Apple's 27-in. iMac is reportedly next in line for an M1 Pro upgrade, as the company continues its two-year transition to Apple silicon. The latest Pro-level MacBooks use new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, which is what the new iMac is expected to get, alo...
Intel introduced its 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs this week, with leaked benchmarks suggesting the Core i9-12900HK outperforms Apple's new M1 Max. Google's new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones (powered by the Tensor chip) arrived. And the chip shortage rol...
At its event on Monday, Apple announced new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by their new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Benchmarks for the M1 Pro are nearly double that of the M1, and the M1 Max is even more powerful. As Apple continues on its two-yea...
Apple is expected to announce updated MacBook Pro laptops on Monday. Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis and Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon join Juliet to discuss what to expect from the "Unleashed" event, including product details, be...
Microsoft released its first new version of Windows in six years on Tuesday. Windows 11 introduces only a handful of new features (and users will eventually be able to run Android apps on it). Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis, Macworld Execu...
Despite app-tracking transparency, iPhone apps continue to track users, according to the Washington Post. It found that the type of data gathered about a user's device could be used to ID individual iPhones — even after users explicitly asked apps ...
Bootcut jeans, butterfly clips and...flip phones? Y2K trends are back, and that even includes nostalgia for the Motorola Razr. Of course in 2021, old technology has gotten a big makeover. Microsoft's recently announced Surface Duo 2 is the latest fol...
Apple announced its latest additions to its iPhone lineup, as well as a new iPad mini, at its "California Streaming" event on Tuesday. Both devices will be powered by Apple's new A15 Bionic processor. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Compu...
Apple's "California Streaming" event takes place Sept. 14, when the company's expected to announce the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and maybe new AirPods. Potential new iPhone features include the ability to photograph stars at night, an always-on...
Microsoft will launch Windows 11 on October 5, but not every PC will be eligible for an immediate upgrade. Rollout will last well into 2022 for machines that meet the necessary hardware requirements, and Windows 10 will be supported through October 2...
Google's latest addition to the Pixel lineup, the Pixel 5a, ships today. While Apple also has a low(er) cost phone in the iPhone SE, the two smartphones don't have much in common. The Pixel 5a offers 5G capability, an OLED screen and two camera lense...
Apple announced last week that it will soon begin scanning photos uploaded to iCloud for child sexual abuse material. Cybersecurity and privacy experts met the announcement with skepticism, with many pointing out potential abuse of this system. Speci...
Google announced that its new system on a chip, called Tensor, will power the upcoming the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. Google says Tensor will improve the Pixel's camera system and its speech recognition abilities, among other things. The company...
The semiconductor shortage has wreaked havoc on manufacturers, and Apple will soon feel pinch. In the company's Q3 earnings call, chief executive Tim Cook said that supply constraints around "legacy nodes" will affect iPhone sales. These "legacy node...
Amnesty International's Security Lab revealed that a handful of iPhones, mostly belonging to journalists and human rights activists, were successfully infected with Pegasus spyware. While the majority of iPhones users are not affected, the spyware, c...
Apple's M1 chip is the first in what the company calls a "family of chips" that is expected to grow later this year. The next iteration of Apple Silicon, the so-called M1X chip, may arrive in the second half of 2021 and power higher-end Macs. After t...
Microsoft announced Windows 11 two weeks ago, and rollout is expected to begin later this year. This announcement came as a surprise, since Microsoft previously said Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. While there's a handful of new feat...
Microsoft announced Windows 11 last Thursday. Some changes look similar to macOS, but others seem to hit directly at Apple and its closed ecosystem. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to ...
Rumors are swirling about the upcoming iPhone 13, from potential launch date to new features. And as lawmakers push for stronger tech regulations, Apple argues in a whitepaper that sideloading apps poses a security risk. Macworld executive editor Mic...
With iOS 15, Apple will allow users to upgrade to the new OS or stick with iOS 14 for security updates. At the same time, features in iOS 15 could position Apple for success even after the iPhone becomes irrelevant. Macworld Executive Editor Michael ...
Apple unveiled updates to its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS, at WWDC Monday. iPadOS gets new productivity features, but do the updates justify the M1 chip in the iPad Pro? And while Apple previewed macOS Monterey, there were no n...