Mike Peterson is a San Diego-based journalist who has been writing about Apple, online privacy, and cybersecurity since 2016. He serves as the assistant managing editor of AppleInsider.
Before transitioning to technology-focused digital media, Mike was a print journalist covering local government, education, and public safety. He also served as an art director and copy editor for several local newspapers. He's worn many hats in journalism, doing everything from reporting on city council meetings to managing a small newsroom staff.
Coming from a predominantly non-technical background, he specializes in explaining complicated topics to a general audience. However, he grew up around computers, built his first Windows machine in his teens, and acquired his first Mac in college. He has since taught himself Python programming, and he maintains an interest in privacy and cryptography.
Prior to his writing career, Mike spent his teenage years as a recording musician and indie rock frontman. Although he has almost fully recovered from that ordeal, he still records occasionally in Logic Pro.
A person of many varied interests, Mike is also a voracious reader, an avid outdoor enthusiast and hiker, and a registered yoga teacher. In his spare time, he enjoys hoppy beers, jazz music, and spending time by the ocean.
Apple has released its latest Inclusion and Diversity report, showing that the company saw increases in employment among people in underrepresented communities.
European lawmakers are nearing an agreement on the main points of new legislation that would rein in the power of U.S. tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Google.
Apple is reportedly working on a subscription service that would allow users to buy iPhones and other hardware products for a monthly fee - but how it differs from purchase vectors now isn't clear.
Apple TV+ has announced a new dark comedy thriller series dubbed "Bad Sisters," created by Emmy Award nominee Sharon Horgan and featuring an ensemble cast.
Apple has agreed to pay out $14.8 million to U.S. residents to settle a class action lawsuit focused on the storage of user iCloud data on non-Apple servers.
The new 2022 iPad Air was equipped with an M1 chip to meet the needs of both creative and productive users of the midrange tablet, according to an Apple executive.
Security researchers have discovered a new custom macOS malware dubbed Gimmick, which they believe was created by a Chinese espionage group to carry out attacks in Asia.
Apple may release a new 15-inch MacBook Air in 2023, as well as refresh the 13-inch MacBook Air and some type of 12-inch iPad model, according to display analysts.
Sales of Apple's iPhone 13 models remain elevated compared to prior lineups despite supply constraints, according to new carrier research data obtained by JP Morgan.
Despite supply issues, Apple is geared up for a "monster growth cycle" for 2022 that isn't currently baked into its share price, according to a Wedbush analyst.
Cisco has announced that several of its Webex products will get Apple AirPlay later in 2022, allowing users to cast their iPhone, iPad, and Mac screens to the devices.
Apple School Manager and Apple Business Manager will both receive integration support with Google Workspace identity services later in 2022, allowing for easy sign-in and directory sync features.
Insta360 has unveiled the One RS, the company's latest modular action camera with an interchangeable lens that retails for $549.99 and packs a suite of upgrades over past models.
Ford Mach-E drivers are now able to take advantage of the EV routing feature in Apple Maps after updating to the latest iOS 15.4 update.
The Apple Watch Series 3 was first unveiled in 2017 and has been kept around as a low-cost wearable. After a five-year run, it's finally time for Apple to kill it off.
Lead times for Apple's new 2022 iPhone SE model are already starting to extend, hinting at strong demand for the newly released smartphone.
WaterField Designs has unveiled a new carrying case for the recently debuted Mac Studio, allowing users to transport the desktop computer in a more protected fashion.
A trio of Apple executives have revealed how the company designed the new Mac Studio and Studio Display to fill a new gap between the iMac and the Mac Pro, as well as other details about the new devices.
Apple's latest macOS Monterey update is bricking some Mac devices that have had their logic boards replaced, according to user reports on social media and the Apple support forum.
Apple TV+ has announced a new animated series for kids and families called "Pinecone & Pony," which is set to debut on the streaming platform on April 8.
The number of 5G smartphones being used across the globe surpassed 4G for the first time in January, with Apple's iPhone being a key driver in several regions.
The European Commission is aiming to reach a fast-tracked deal with EU lawmakers to rein in the power of tech giants like Apple, Amazon, and Meta by the end of March.
Netflix has announced a pair of new measures to charge users sharing passwords between people who don't live in the share household.
Aqara has officially launched its HomeKit-compatible Smart Thermostat S3 with initial availability in Mainland China, according to a new report.
A pair of security researchers have successfully hacked a Mac belonging to billionaire film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg — proving that owning a macOS device isn't an automatic defense against cyber threats.
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