MacRumors
website focused on news relating to Apple, Inc.
MacRumors is an American website that reports and aggregates Apple Inc.- and Mac-related news, rumors, and information.
The website is updated on a daily basis with new articles. It also provides a selection of other content including guides, tutorials, videos, and a podcast. MacRumors is a prominent website within the Apple community, featuring a popular forum with over one million members. It has been credited with helping to build a positive community around Apple.
The site was founded in February 2000 by Arnold Kim and remains a privately owned publication. Kim has been profiled in publications including The New York Times and hailed as "Apple Rumor King" owing to his work on MacRumors.
The company's headquarters are located in Glen Allen, Virginia, but the editorial staff work remotely from around the world. Eric Slivka is the site's editor-in-chief. As of 2023, MacRumors has 11 full-time employees.
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