PayPal says that the rollout will start on its website, rather than its app, and that you have to be running Chrome on Android 9 or up to access passkeys.…
Author: Mike Watson
Tim Sweeney explains how the metaverse might actually work
At its State of Unreal event at GDC, Epic announced… a lot of different things. There were animation tools for virtual humans, a sprawling digital asset marketplace, a new Fortnite…
Coinbase warned by the SEC about alleged securities law violations
Coinbase execs revealed today that the crypto exchange has received a “Wells Notice” from the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating that after an investigation, the agency’s staff plan to recommend…
Meta’s new Horizon Worlds quests could give you better reasons to visit
Meta’s Horizon Worlds VR social network is getting quests. No, not Quest headsets, but in-game missions with rewards that might make its experiences more entertaining to visit and more interesting…
After a string of creator controversies, Twitch is pretty sure it made the right changes
Despite a number of recent controversies, from unpopular monetization changes to rampant ads to high-profile creators leaving for YouTube, Twitch thinks now is the best time to be on the…
LG’s eye-catching Gram Style laptop starts at $1,499
The LG Gram line has been around for years, but the LG Gram Style adds a brand-new look. It’s ultralight, it’s ultrathin, and it’s covered in an iridescent, color-changing finish.…
Today’s the last day to switch away from Twitter’s SMS 2FA method
As part of this change, Twitter will also turn off 2FA for your account completely if you don’t switch away from SMS verification or pay for Blue before that deadline,…
Feds arrest alleged BreachForums owner linked to FBI hacks
The FBI has arrested the person allegedly in charge of the BreachForums online hacking community, as reported earlier by Krebs on Security and Bleeping Computer. Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, also known…
Two hackers charged with last year’s DEA portal breach
Two men have been charged for their alleged roles in last year’s hack of the Drug Enforcement Agency’s web portal, as reported earlier by Gizmodo. In a press release posted…
Hidden Systems is a book that could teach your kids how the internet works
Growing up, I learned The Way Things Work from author David Macaulay’s incredible illustrated books. This week, I was surprised to see Macaulay’s endorsement in my inbox for a new…