The need to remember lengthy, complicated passwords to sign in to your accounts could soon be a thing of the past thanks to passkeys: a new login technology that replaces passwords with the authentication mechanisms built into your own devices. Unlike passwords or PINs, which can be stolen, they link access to the websites, apps,… Continue reading Passkeys: all the news and updates around passwordless sign-ins
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Snapchat will soon let you edit your messages after sending
/ Snapchat is adding new features, including editing already sent messages that are unread, a new AI reminders feature, emoji reactions, and more. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share… Continue reading Snapchat will soon let you edit your messages after sending
WhatsApp’s new feature lets you plan your next event
/ The event feature is coming first to WhatsApp Communities groups, making the Meta-owned chat app feel even more like Teams or Slack. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share… Continue reading WhatsApp’s new feature lets you plan your next event
Tesla reportedly shrinks its gigacasting manufacturing ambitions
/ The company was said to be spearheading a process to punch out the underbody of a vehicle in a single piece. Now, that plan is on hold. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily… Continue reading Tesla reportedly shrinks its gigacasting manufacturing ambitions
Starfield is finally getting a 60fps mode on Xbox
/ Bethesda is rolling out new display options for Xbox Series X on May 15th. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story Image: Bethesda Softworks Starfield players on Xbox will no… Continue reading Starfield is finally getting a 60fps mode on Xbox
LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming
/ LinkedIn is adding three puzzle games — Pinpoint, Queens, and Crossclimb — on desktop and mobile. By Ash Parrish, a reporter who covers the business, culture, and communities of video games, with a focus on marginalized gamers and writing about the intersection of video games and sex. Share this story Photo: LinkedIn LinkedIn is… Continue reading LinkedIn is the latest company to get in on gaming
Ring’s first integrated pan and tilt camera comes in pink
/ The Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Cam can rotate 360 degrees and comes in three new shades. By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, a smart home reporter who’s been testing connected gadgets since 2013. Previously a contributor to Wirecutter, Wired, Dwell, and US News. Share this story If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may… Continue reading Ring’s first integrated pan and tilt camera comes in pink
Silicon Valley is enamored with a company that pumps poop underground
/ Alphabet and Meta are among the big names that have inked a deal with startup Vaulted Deep. Wastewater pipes at a reclamation plant in California on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Getty Images aBig brands are paying startup Vaulted Deep $58.3 million to shoot poop and other organic waste products into underground wells as a… Continue reading Silicon Valley is enamored with a company that pumps poop underground
Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it’s poised to take over EV charging
/ ‘If Tesla is yielding the charging crown, who will step up?’ By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Photo: Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via… Continue reading Tesla layoffs hit Supercharger team just as it’s poised to take over EV charging
Amazon expands enterprise AI play with wider availability of its Q chatbot
/ It added new features to Q including the ability to make AI apps with just a prompt. By Emilia David, a reporter who covers AI. Prior to joining The Verge, she covered the intersection between technology, finance, and the economy. Share this story Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon is doubling down… Continue reading Amazon expands enterprise AI play with wider availability of its Q chatbot