Apple update mitigates Spectre on iOS and MacOS; Intel to patch chips by end of month

An iOS 11.2.2 and a MacOS 10.13.2 update “recommends for all users" is rolling out to iPhone, iPad and Mac owners mitigating Spectre, while Intel committed to patching its processors by the end of this month.

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A meltdown of epic proportions before CES 2018 | #PNWeekly 286 (LIVE at 3p ET)

We talk about the next major component-level bugs to hit our industry as well as Apple, LG and the iPhones of today and tomorrow on our show!

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Meltdown and Spectre security bugs put all ‘modern’ computers at risk, but partial fixes are out

Regardless of your operating system, web browser or "modern" computer of choice, including smartphones, Meltdown and Spectre security threats are real and really scary.

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Latest convertible HP Spectre x360 13 packs quite a punch, adds ‘privacy screen’ tech

A revised version of the already powerful and versatile HP Spectre x360 13 picks up even more processing speed, as well as enhanced privacy.

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