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BestForBest/Getty Images Passkeys are paving the way for a passwordless future by allowing you to use the biometric or screen lock functionality of your smartphone, tablet, or computer to sign in to websites or apps. However, it takes time to refine the technology to make it not only as easy to use as passwords but even […] More
Oscar Wong/Getty Images Singapore has mandated the use of facial recognition as authentication for “higher risk” banking transactions, in a bid to stem growing scams in the country. Retail banks will roll out Singpass Face Verification over the next three months to beef up the setup process for digital tokens, according to a joint statement […] More
Getty Images/Anadolu Agency/Contributor Uber will be expanding its rider verification program across the US starting Sept. 18. That expansion is important because, in case you haven’t heard, being a driver for the ride-sharing platform can be dangerous. There have been several instances where an Uber driver has been put in harm’s way or outright scammed. […] More
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images ChatGPT will no longer slip into your DMs. OpenAI recently fixed an issue where the AI would message people unprompted, which led to some users feeling a little creeped out. On September 15, user SentuBill posted a screenshot on the ChatGPT subreddit showing the generative model asking them about their first […] More
Just_Super/Getty Images A band of mobile operators worldwide have pledged to adopt guidelines designed to test and assess their “responsible” use of artificial intelligence (AI) across different levels of maturity. Released by the industry group, GSMA — the Responsible AI Maturity Roadmap aims to offer the tools telcos need to evaluate their existing AI use […] More
Tile Imagine you’re experiencing an emergency and need help. You could grab your phone, unlock it, and dial for help. But what if you had a Tile tracker device that allowed you to push a button three times to trigger a Life360 SOS alert? That alert sends your location information to your Life360 Circle and […] More
Andrey Rudakov/Bloomberg via Getty Images There is no doubt that the great CrowdStrike-Windows meltdown in July 2024 was an economic disaster. It was the largest IT outage in history. Its effects disrupted banking systems, healthcare networks, and the global air transportation network. As the post-incident analyses made clear, it was entirely preventable. Also: Stop paying for antivirus […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe iPhone 16 sports a new security feature that aims to protect you against spyware and similar threats better. Known as “Secure Exclave,” the enhanced privacy technology will visually notify you if your camera or microphone is being used without your permission. But since the technology is hardware-based, it’s more resistant to hackers who try to tap into those sensors without triggering an alert.Also: How to preorder the iPhone 16 now (and even get one for free) The feature itself isn’t new. “Secure Exclave” first appeared earlier this year with the launch of the M4 iPad Pro More
