A source-code audit of the open-source operating system from which Apple Computer borrowed much of the code for Mac OS X revealed four vulnerabilities of varying severity in Apple’s software, a security company said Monday. The flaws in Darwin affect Mac OS X version 10.3–dubbed Panther–and are caused by memory errors in the kernel, according to an advisory released by ImmunitySec, the security company that found the flaws. “In terms of criticalness, this kind of bug mostly affects remote systems with multiple users,” said David Aitel, founder and security consultant...

“Here’s something for the DIY people, a home made mp3 player built into a mint case. Total (minimum) cost for parts: ~50$. At least it’s something different.” Slashdot [article] Very nice, I love to see people making inventive things, we get too much standard rubbish these days (which is why I love apple)

Time to mix things up. Meet iPod shuffle, the unpredictable new iPod. What will it play next? Can it read your mind? Can it read your moods? Load it up. Put in on. See where it takes you. Choose from 512MB or 1GB models starting at £69 (UK) / €99 (Ireland) and surprise yourself. iPod shuffle: Smaller than a pack of chewiing gum and much more fun.* Random is the New Order Welcome to a life less orderly. As official soundtrack to the random revolution, the iPod Shuffle Songs setting takes you on a unique journey through your music collection � you never know...

Live the digital life in stylish simplicity. At just 16.5 cm wide and just over 5 cm tall, Mac mini provides what you need to have more fun with your music, photos and movies � right out of the box. And it boasts a miniscule price to match: Mac mini starts at £339 (UK) / €519 (Ireland). Get a Mac for Less The modular design of Mac mini lets you upgrade your current system to the elegance, simplicity and reliability of Macintosh. If you already own a monitor, keyboard and mouse, you can get up and running in minutes. Or choose any combination of new devices...

MP3newswire.net have released their opinions on the digital media winners and loosers of 2004. With Apple at the top selling 4Mil iPod’s in the Christmas period alone. Winners 2004 Loosers 2004 And of course, a wishlist for 2005

​​​​​ Stuck for ideas of what to do with those gigabytes of empty space on your iPod? Wonder no more. Fresh from CES is a prototype of a gadget which hooks up to everybody’s favourite music player, to offer mobile playback on a 3.5″ screen – ideal for catching up with your favourites on the move. The prototype MoviePlayer has apparently been produced by the little-known manufacturer Nyko, with the firm slating its gadget for a potential spring launch on the market. It includes its own, colour screen...

Apple sues own fansites In its latest lawsuit seeking to clamp down on leaks, Apple Computer has added credibility to several hot rumors, including plans to offer a cheaper Macintosh and its own line of office software. Apple on Tuesday sued the publisher of Mac enthusiast site Think Secret and other unnamed individuals, alleging that recent postings on the site contain Apple trade secrets, according to court documents seen by CNET News.com. The suit, filed Tuesday in the Superior Court of Santa Clara County, Calif., aims to identify who is leaking the information and to get an injunction preventing...

The Mac Lover’s website ThinkSecret.com is reporting that Apple will introduce a “bare bones, G4-based iMac without a display at Macworld Expo on January 11 that will retail for $499.” A sub $500 G4 would put the Mac solidly in rent to own territory for the first time. Reportedly, the new Mac will be incredibly small and housed in a flat enclosure similar to the 1.73 inches of Apple’s Xserve and will ship without a monitor. Apple has always resisted entering the low end PC business. Instead, the company has focused on music, software, and hardware. According...