firmware
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Older Intel and Lenovo Hardware Has Hackable Firmware Bugs That Will Never Be Fixed, Researchers Find
Because of an open source software component that never got a proper fix, some widely used computer products have security issues that are vulnerable.
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Apple Is Rolling Out a Manual Firmware Updater for AirPods
As many AirPod owners probably know, Apple’s wireless headphones, while undoubtedly good devices, can have problems just like any other piece of technology. When it comes to issues with firmware, though, the devices can be a bit of a pain to fix given that there’s no manual way to update them. That’s set to change early…
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Amazon’s Eero 6 Mesh Wi-Fi Router Now Works With Apple HomeKit
Today Amazon is rolling out a firmware update for the Eero 6 that finally adds compatibility with Apple’s smart home standard. Eero 6 and Eero 6 Pro users can add devices to the HomeKit app and control them through the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Apple’s Firmware Updates Were Borked, Security Firm Says
Apple touts its closed ecosystem as a security advantage. Because it tightly controls its hardware and software, Apple can push security updates much more quickly than an open system such as Android. But researchers at Duo Security say that Apple’s security update system hasn’t been working exactly as intended, with thousands of Macs not getting…