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macOS 14.1.2
mjtsai,
Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer, enterprise, full installer, M3, IPSW, M3): According to Apple’s security support page, the update fixes two vulnerabilities that Apple says were exploited on versions of iOS earlier than iOS 16.7.1. See also: Mr. Macintosh and Howard Oakley. Previously: macOS 14.1.1 Update (2023-12-08): Nick Heer: According to Project Zero’s spreadsheet, […]
iOS 17.1.2 and iPadOS 17.1.2
Juli Clover (release notes, security, developer): iOS 17.1.2 includes important security fixes. Specifically, the update addresses vulnerabilities that may have been exploited in earlier versions of iOS.Processing web content may disclose sensitive information.[…]Processing web content may lead to arbitrary code execution. Previously: iOS 17.1.1 and iPadOS 17.1.1
GitHub Code Search Now Requires Logging In
koepnick (via Hacker News): This is revolting and an anathema to the open source movement. A movement, I might add, Microsoft is abusing here.We’re told that this is for security… But what possible point is there when I can simply clone the repository and use more dedicated tools for proper searching and analysis?So what possible […]
AirJet
Roman Loyola (via Hacker News): Since the MacBook Air doesn’t have a fan for the SoC, its performance will throttle down during processor-intensive work to maintain a proper operating temperature. The M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, on the other hand, has a fan that expels excessive heat so the chip can keep chugging along. The AirJet […]
Most Compatible With Google Chrome
Catalin Cimpanu (2019, via Hacker News): A former high-ranking Mozilla executive has accused Google of intentionally and systematically sabotaging Firefox over the past decade in order to boost Chrome’s adoption.He is not the first Firefox team member to come forward and make such accusations in the past eight months; however, his allegations span far beyond […]
Top Biden Labor nominee falls on Senate floor
Politico,
Google’s Geothermal Energy Project Now Powers Nevada Data Centers
Gizmodo,
Google is now using geothermal energy to meet the massive power needs of its data centers. Google announced a first-of-its-kind geothermal project is now operational in Nevada in a blog post on Tuesday, using heat from the Earth’s core as energy. Read more...
The O.C. could have starred Chris Pine and Olivia Wilde, and more revelations
AV Club,
The O.C. celebrated its 20th anniversary this year, and to commemorate you can now read television critic Alan Sepinwall’s new book on the iconic teen drama, Welcome To The O.C.: The Oral History. The show became a juggernaut because of the core cast, which included Mischa Barton, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, and Rachel… Read more...