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Meltdown-Spectre amplifies call for new hardw.are-softw.are contract. The Meltdown and Spectre hardware vulnerabilities have highlighted more than just the absolute sh*t show of an embargo process that has led, among other things, to questions from the US Congress. There's a deeper problem, one that goes back more than two decades. Both Meltdown and Spectre are "timing-channel attacks". They subvert a computer's security mechanisms by analysing the time taken to perform various operations. Intel's statement of January 3 described these hardware flaws as "methods that, when used for malicious purposes, have the potential to improperly gather sensitive data from computing devices that are operating as designed". Gernot Heiser describes them another way.

Apple Orders New TV Series From 'La La Land' Creator Damien Chazelle.
Apple this week signed a straight-to-series order for a drama series from "La La Land" creator Damien Chazelle, according to reports from Variety and The New York Times.

Little is known about the series at this time, but Chazelle plans to write and direct each episode of the series, as well as executive produce. Apple did not divulge information about the subject of the series, where it will take place, or how many episodes Chazelle will make.


Chazelle is best known for writing and directing "La La Land," which starred Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. "La La Land" won six Academy Awards, including Best Director, and seven Golden Globe awards. In addition to "La La Land," Chazelle wrote and directed "Whiplash," an award winning film starring Miles Teller.

The original TV series for Apple will be Chazelle

Apple's new $350 HomePod speaker sounds great — but there are 7 crucial things it can't do (AAPL).
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When Apple's HomePod starts shipping on February 9, it will be able to do a lot of things no other Apple product can currently do. 

It will be the best way to listen to Apple Music — if our quick demo was any indication, it will sound amazing. It can tell you more about the artists you like and come up with playlists based on what it thinks you'll enjoy.

Ever heard of a kiwi berry? Its a miniature version of the kiwi fruit!
They are delicious and very high in vitamin C!