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article A password sign is seen on a keyboard. (Photo by Aytac Unal/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Remembering dozens upon dozens of passwords could soon be a thing of the past.  Three major tech companies last week announced plans to support a passwordless sign-in standard across tech devices.  Apple, Google and Microsoft said a new, faster and more secure sign-in method is expected to be available across major tech platforms over the course of the coming year.  The… Source link

Google’s next big event is just a few days away Google I/O is just a few days away from kicking off, and we’re pretty damn excited. There’s no shortage of rumors about what to expect this year, from shiny new hardware to a look at the clearest vision yet for Android 13. Just like last year, Google I/O is a virtual event this year, so everyone can attend any talk, discussion, or keynote they’re interested in. And don’t be mistaken: there’s plenty to catch… Source link

For hundreds of millions of users, Google Docs is in regular if not constant use. Behind it’s apparent simplicity—just open it up and start typing—there are numerous features and tools to explore, many of which help you tailor the app to your needs and can improve your productivity and your workflow. We’ve picked out some of our favorites—and at least some of them should help you do more in less time inside Google Docs. Dictate Your Text Dictating documents doesn’t work for everyone, but… Source link

(NewsNation) — Apple, Google and Microsoft announced plans on Thursday to eliminate passwords and replace them with other secure sign-in methods. The announcement came just before World Password Day, which is recognized annually on the first Thursday of May. It highlights the use of safe password habits, but some major tech companies say password-only authentication is of the biggest security problems on the web. “Fundamentally, what we’re doing is letting you use your… Source link

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We’ve been promised the end of password-based logins on the internet for a very long time, but now it seems that promise may finally be fulfilled. The FIDO Alliance, an industry group aimed at standardizing authentication methods online, announced that its passwordless sign-on method has received support from the big browser builders: Apple, Microsoft, and Google. That means that later this year you will be able to sign in to your various web accounts across the internet without using a… Source link

Truth be told, I’m not the greatest fan of World Password Day. Such whimsical labels for one day of the year tend not to make much difference to the overall awareness of important security issues for most users, it seems to me. However, I’ll make an exception for 2022 as three technology behemoths used the focus of password day to announce a stunning security pact. Ironically, a pact that could see passwords phased out in day-to-day use for millions of people. Here’s what Apple, Google and… Source link

The Apple versus Facebook battle is well documented, but the power struggle between the iPhone maker and Google is now gaining pace. Google’s Android has always fallen behind Apple’s iOS in the privacy stakes. It’s not a surprise, since Google’s business model is based on advertising. But Google is now trying to take on Apple in privacy by finally adding features it announced last year into the Play Store via a new safety section that details the data apps collect—much like… Source link

If you are an Android user, regardless of your hardware vendor of choice, then pay particular attention to getting the 36 vulnerability-fixing May security update installed as soon as possible. Why the concern? A high-severity vulnerability that was disclosed way back in January and perhaps unsurprisingly is being exploited in the wild, has now been fixed. It’s a Linux kernel vulnerability given the name ‘Dirty Pipe‘ by the researcher who uncovered it. Actually, us boring and nerdy security… Source link

Over the past two years, Google’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, has faced increased pushback from employees, most recently at an employee meeting in March. Employees there complained that the company is falling behind on issues like compensation and how the company reviews performance. Before that, Google eliminated its iconic town-hall meetings in response to a rise in employee activism. Pichai himself faced criticism over his leadership style, with some employees complaining that he takes too long to… Source link