Apple devices aren't immune to the "meltdown" and "Spectre" attacks that can affect almost any device with a processor.
The tech giant confirms that all iPhones, iPads and Macs are vulnerable, but says it has already rolled out fixes to limit the impact.
Uber Co-founder Travis Kalanick is about to divest a major chunk of his holdings in the company. The ex-CEO plans to sell nearly a third of his stake to Softbank in a deal that could bring him as much as 1.4 billion dollars.
Justin Timberlake looks like announcing the newest iPhone in the music video for his new song, "Filthy." JT does his best Steve Jobs imitation - black turtleneck and all. But rather than unveiling the latest Apple gadget, Timberlake is bringing AI back, dancing on stage with a robot. JT's dropping three more videos ahead of the release of his new album "Man of the Woods" on February 2nd.
A Senate bill unveiled on Wednesday looks to tackleonline safety for children by regulating Big Tech and social media platforms to deter users from content that can harm their mental health. Irene Ly, a policy counsel for the age-based ratings and review organization Common Sense Media, joined Cheddar News to break down the potential of the Kids Online Safety Act. "We can't be imposing such a big burden on parents to be doing it all on theirselves," Ly said. "I think you also have to keep in mind that parents often didn't grow up with social media, so they don't understand what it's like to be addicted to social media or really understand how they work."
While many still remain skeptical about the metaverse, big tech firms and even one big bank are ready to expand their virtual worlds. Facebook parent company has pivoted so hard it will now call its employees 'Metamates,' and even JPMorgan Chase has created its own digital lounge on one virtual platform. While the sector remains young, there seems to be significant investment opportunity, especially with companies like Nvidia. Adam Johnson, a portfolio strategist at Adviser Investments, joins Closing Bell to discuss which companies could win in this space, consumer appetite, and more.
Marc Blinder, Co-Founder and CEO of Aikon, joins Cheddar News' Closing Bell, where he discusses how his company is helping businesses use blockchain applications without needing to learn the intricacies of the new technology.
Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have introduced a new bill to afford greater protection to minors on social media. The genesis of the Kids Online Safety Act came from a Facebook whistleblower case exposing the harm apps can have on the mental health of young girls.
