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Amazon rolls out passwordless sign-ins for users on iOS and web

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Amazon rolls out passwordless sign-ins for users on iOS and web

Amazon is introducing passkey support for browsers and iOS mobile shopping apps, enabling customers to access their accounts using passwordless sign-in. Customers can set up passkeys in their Amazon settings, using their face, fingerprint, or device PIN to sign in. Passkeys are designed to be more secure and user-friendly compared to traditional passwords. They cannot be written down or easily guessed, making them a more secure option and less susceptible to phishing attacks. Passkey support is gradually rolling out for the iOS Amazon Shopping app and will soon be available for Android.

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Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

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Livemint · 9m ago

Google rolls out full-screen tasks to Calendar app on Android: Details

Google is rolling out a new feature for its Google Calendar app on Android devices, allowing users to view a full-screen list of their tasks. This feature, already available on the web version of Google Calendar, will now be accessible on Android devices, making it easier for users to organize and manage their tasks within the app. The feature is currently rolling out to Google Workspace customers and personal Google account users, with availability varying across domains. The iOS version of the app does not yet have this functionality.

WhatsApp implements ‘Passkey’ for secure iOS authentication: How it works

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Livemint · 1y ago

WhatsApp implements ‘Passkey’ for secure iOS authentication: How it works

WhatsApp is introducing passkey support for iOS users as part of its latest update. This authentication method allows users to log in using Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. The passkey is a secure alternative to traditional login methods and uses public key cryptography to match two sets of keys for authentication. Android users already have access to a similar passwordless login feature. The new passkey feature adds an extra layer of security to WhatsApp accounts on iOS devices.

The creators of Twitterrific are making an app to read (almost) anything on the web

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

The creators of Twitterrific are making an app to read (almost) anything on the web

Iconfactory is raising funds on Kickstarter to develop Project Tapestry, an internet reader for the publicly accessible web. The iOS app will serve as a "universal, chronological timeline," pulling content from federated social media networks like Mastodon and Bluesky, as well as Tumblr, Micro.blog, and any RSS feed. It will also access governmental data sources like NOAA satellite imagery and USGS earthquake data. The app allows users to create their own data source plug-ins and is intended to be an internet reader rather than a platform for creating or replying to posts.

Elon Musk’s xAI introduces Grok web app, competing with ChatGPT and Google Gemini | Mint

Livemint

Livemint · 7m ago

Elon Musk’s xAI introduces Grok web app, competing with ChatGPT and Google Gemini | Mint

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has launched a web version of its Grok AI chatbot, expanding accessibility beyond the social media platform X. Available at Grok.com, the web app mirrors its iOS counterpart, offering real-time information gathering, question answering, and image generation. Grok competes with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, allowing sign-in via X, Google, or email. Free users face limitations, but features include Temporary Mode for privacy and personalization options.

Amazon’s palm-scanning service now lets you sign up from your phone

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Amazon’s palm-scanning service now lets you sign up from your phone

Amazon has launched a new Amazon One app for iOS and Android that allows users to sign up for its palm recognition service directly from their phones. Previously, users had to physically visit specified locations to enroll in the Amazon One service, which uses palm prints to make purchases or verify age. The app uses generative AI to create a numerical representation of the palm vein structure, which is then encrypted and stored securely in the AWS Cloud. Despite privacy concerns, Amazon assures that the app includes spoof detection and does not allow users to save or download palm images.

WhatsApp Web may soon let users reverse search images from Google: Here’s how it works | Mint

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Livemint · 8m ago

WhatsApp Web may soon let users reverse search images from Google: Here’s how it works | Mint

WhatsApp is introducing a reverse image search feature on its Web Beta platform to combat misinformation. This tool enables users to verify images by utilizing Google’s search capabilities, helping identify edited or out-of-context images. Users can activate the search directly from the web app without downloading the image. With user consent, WhatsApp uploads the image to Google, maintaining privacy as WhatsApp does not access image content. Additionally, WhatsApp for iOS now includes a document scanning feature.

WhatsApp iPhone users may soon get the chance to login without a password

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

WhatsApp iPhone users may soon get the chance to login without a password

WhatsApp is reportedly set to introduce a passwordless login feature for iPhone users. This feature, already available to Android users, uses passkeys as a safer and more secure alternative to passwords. The new beta version of WhatsApp on iOS includes a menu setting for passkeys, although it is not yet functional. Passkeys can be stored on Apple's Keychain or third-party password managers, and authentication can be done using FaceID or TouchID. This move aligns with the FIDO Alliance's standards and enhances WhatsApp's security measures.

Google rolls out new update for Chrome on iOS — All you need to know

Livemint

Livemint · 55y ago

Google rolls out new update for Chrome on iOS — All you need to know

Google has announced four new updates for Chrome on iOS devices. These updates include improvements to Google Lens, enabling users to add textual descriptions to photos and perform more complex searches. Another update allows users to save files and pictures directly to Google Drive and Google Photos, freeing up storage space on their devices. Shopping Insights is also being rolled out to help users find deals when shopping, and there is a new feature that allows users to view a map of an address in Chrome with a single tap. More updates are expected in the future.

Google rolls out Project Mariner, its web-browsing AI agent | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 3m ago

Google rolls out Project Mariner, its web-browsing AI agent | TechCrunch

Google is expanding access to Project Mariner, its AI web-browsing agent, to more users and developers. This update allows the AI to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Available to U.S. subscribers of Google's $249.99/month AI Ultra plan, it facilitates interactions like purchasing tickets without visiting third-party sites. Google is integrating Mariner with the Gemini API and Vertex AI. Competing with AI tools from OpenAI and Amazon, Project Mariner aims to revolutionize user interactions with the web.

Paytm temporarily halts Postpaid operations as NBFC partners get wary

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Paytm temporarily halts Postpaid operations as NBFC partners get wary

Paytm has temporarily suspended its buy-now-pay-later service called Postpaid due to lending partners being cautious about fintech partnerships. Aditya Birla Capital, a major partner, seems to have pulled out of the Postpaid partnership, leading to the suspension of the service. Paytm has also halted new sign-ins for the service. It is unclear if Paytm is in talks with its existing non-banking finance company partners to relaunch the service. This decision has affected some users of the Postpaid service.

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