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.
Meta said that it may have to shut down Facebook and Instagram in Europe over data privacy rules — and at least two European politicians think that's a good idea.
Apple has added a toggle to the Shortcuts app in iOS 15.4 that lets users disable the notifications that run when they trigger a specific Shortcuts automation.
Apple is reportedly considering a date on or near March 8 to hold a spring event for a new iPhone SE, an updated iPad, and potentially a new Mac.
Apple TV+ has debuted the first official trailer for highly anticipated series "The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey," which stars Samuel L. Jackson and is set to premiere on March 11.
Apple TV+ on Friday debuted the official trailer for the second season of its unscripted series "Dear...," which is arriving on the streaming on March 4.
A U.S. appeals court has granted Apple and supply chain partner Broadcom a win by tossing out a jury verdict requiring the two companies to pay $1.1 billion for patent infringement.
A London mom ordered a new iPhone 13 Pro Max from her carrier, but when she received her delivery, she found a $1 bottle of hand soap instead of a shiny new smartphone.
Microsoft's security team has detailed a relatively new piece of Mac malware that has evolved significantly to offer attackers an "increasing progression of sophisticated capabilities."
Apple TV+ has released the official trailer for "Lincoln's Dilemma," a new four-part documentary series chronicling Abraham Lincoln and the state of the country during his presidency.
Apple AirTag trackers that have had their speakers disabled are starting to surface on marketplaces like eBay, though their sellers insist they're not meant for stalking.
The Open Markets Act, which would force Apple to allow side-loading on iOS, has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and will now go before the full Senate for a vote.
Apple's iPhone saw its strongest quarter to date in India with the company shipping an estimated 2.3 million units in Q4 2021, new smartphone sales estimates suggest.
The spotlight is on Jeff Bezos' $500 million super yacht because it'll require the disassembly of a historic bridge. Here's how the Amazon founder's vessel compares to the yacht built for Steve Jobs.
Apple is urging top Senate lawmakers to reject a new piece of antitrust legislation that would force it to allow iOS users to download apps from outside of the App Store.
Because of intense pressure on revenue after the implementation of new data regulations and Apple privacy features, Meta will rebuild Facebook's ad infrastructure to ensure it can still deliver "high-quality personalized ads."
Unsurprisingly, Apple is not fond of the shareholder proposals that are on the 2022 ballot, and is recommending voting against all of them.
A Chinese national has been sentenced to 26 months in a US prison for his role in a scheme to defraud Apple out of more than $1 million with counterfeit iPhones.
Apple's AirPods Pro received an improvement to speech audio quality in 2021 when the third-generation AirPods launched, a new report claims.
Apple TV+ has announced new cast members for the season two of sci-fi saga "Foundation," and has also provided a first look at the show's second season.
Zagg has launched a new mobile device protection plan that covers dips, liquid damage, cracked screens, and other potential smartphone problems for $99 a year.
Apple is continuing to develop technology that could allow virtually invisible input areas that can display information to a user while replacing physical buttons or controls on its products.
The New York Times has purchased popular word-guessing game Wordle from its creator for a sum in "the low seven figures," promising that it'll temporarily stay free to play.
Apple's iMac Pro refresh with a mini LED display and an Apple Silicon chip is coming in the summer of 2022 instead the spring, according to a display analyst.
Apple has acknowledged that an Apple Cardoutage could be causing problems for users on the day that the card's bills are due.
Apple's smartphone business grew 25% year-over-year in the European market in 2021 and hit its highest-ever market share in the region by December 2021.
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