Apple has released iOS 18.1 and it comes with a warning to update your iPhone as soon as possible. … [+] That’s because iOS 18.1 fixes a whopping 28 security vulnerabilities. Apple iPhone Update, October 29, 2024: This story, originally published on October 28, now includes details of iOS 17.7.1 fixes, as well as other … Read more
After being overlooked in the third-generation M-series computers, the Mac mini is back to provide the most economical entry point to Apple’s M4 line of chips. Keeping its starting price at $599, Apple also boosts its starting configuration to 16GB of unified storage as a base. This has two effects: First, it finally dispels any … Read more
Updated October 29 with Apple Intelligence waitlist and delay details. Apple Intelligence, Apple’s take on AI, is now live. It has arrived on iPhone and will be deployed on Mac and iPad at the same time. For the phone, this depends on iOS 18.1 – but there is a waiting list for Apple Intelligence. Let’s … Read more
Digital creative Kim Alban using the Meta Orion AR glasses Kim Alban Mixed reality wearables have become a hot topic of conversation among tech professionals — but also among creatives — in the weeks since Meta announced the Orion AR glasses. Add to that the recent update of Snap’s Spectacles and Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and … Read more
The M4 MacBook Pro is on the horizon as Apple is expected to refresh several lineups with new M4 chips. We got a sneak peek of the M4 chip’s capabilities when Apple unveiled it alongside the iPad Pro. This was the first time Apple injected an M-series chip into an iPad ahead a MacBook. The … Read more
Building a business in China has never been for the faint of heart. However, the stakes and obstacles to operating in the PRC have recently become more acute. Management consulting giant McKinsey has reportedly trimmed its team on the mainland after drawing heat from US lawmakers over its Chinese government arms contracts. Its main competitor, … Read more
On Thursday, September 12, NIU business students gathered at the De La Vega Innovation Lab for a creativity and collaboration challenge called Business Blitz. This once-a-semester event brings together students from across campus to brainstorm and develop an out-of-the-box marketing solution for a surprise entrepreneur. This year’s entrepreneur was alumnus David Haas, ’05, MBA ’06, … Read more
Betting markets are booming ahead of the US presidential election. Kalshi has pulled in $100 million in election bets this month and is the top free finance app in Apple’s app store. Robinhood is getting in on the action, announcing its own election betting platform on Monday. Betting markets are having a moment in the … Read more
5G wireless technology continues to evolve and gain traction with users. getty Last week, I attended one of the most important conferences in the wireless industry: the annual Americas 5G Summit, held in Dallas, Texas, every October. I have been participating in this unique event for over ten years. It is the industry group representing … Read more
How do you start a new brand when you’re up against deep-pocketed competitors? That’s what Jaylen Brown is thinking. In September, the reigning NBA Finals MVP launched his own clothing brand, 741, with plans to sign other athletes. While starting out, Brown met Kickstarter CEO Everette Taylor, a man with extensive marketing experience—his platform has … Read more
