Apple criticized for insensitively downplaying Google’s iOS vulnerability revelations

Apple criticized for insensitively downplaying Google’s iOS vulnerability revelations – BetaNews

Apple has tried to downplay concerns raised by Google about security vulnerabilities in iOS that could be exploited by malicious websites. Google’s Project Zero recently revealed details of flaws in iOS that were being used to target and monitor iPhone users. Other security researchers went on to warn that the vulnerabilities were being used to…

Wunderlist founder offers to buy back app from Microsoft

Wunderlist founder offers to buy back app from Microsoft – The Verge

Wunderlist founder Christian Reber has offered to buy back the popular task management app from Microsoft to avoid it being shut down. “Still sad Microsoft wants to shut down Wunderlist, even though people still love and use it,” says Reber on Twitter. “I’m serious Satya Nadella and Marcus Ash, please let me buy it back.…

Apple lands ‘Dads’ documentary from Bryce Dallas Howard

Apple lands ‘Dads’ documentary from Bryce Dallas Howard – Engadget

Apple isn’t wasting time with its Ron Howard documentary deal. Variety has learned through sources that Apple used its first-look deal to acquire Dads, a documentary film from Ron’s daughter and fellow director Bryce Dallas Howard. The Apple TV+ production will look at modern fatherhood around the world, with celebrities like Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick…

Firefox Announces Major New Encryption Default To Protect Millions Of Users

Firefox Announces Major New Encryption Default To Protect Millions Of Users – Forbes

Firefox web browserSOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesMozilla quietly announced a major change to its Firefox web browser on Friday [September 6], explaining that “after many experiments—we feel confident that enabling DoH [DNS over HTTPS] by default is the right next step.” The company assured in its blogpost that “most of our users will benefit from…

Roku’s First Soundbar Is the Cheap Upgrade Your TV Needs

Roku’s First Soundbar Is the Cheap Upgrade Your TV Needs – Gear Patrol

Roku just announced its first-ever soundbar and wireless subwoofer, the Roku Smart Soundbar and the Roku Wireless Subwoofer, respectively. Each costs $180 and is designed to improve the sound quality of your entry-level TV. They are available for pre-order right now, with shipping expected to start in October. Roku released the Roku TV Wireless Speakers…