Your Weak, Old, Reused Passwords Are All Over the Internet
The latest accounting of passwords exposed to hackers – all 1.3 billion of them – shows the importance of upgrading your antiquated logins. Here’s how. (Read on Techlicious)
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Google Brings Gemini AI to Mobile Photos App for Wild Edit Options
Upgraded Android and iOS Google Photos apps let you simply request changes, which usually work and look convincing. It also raises questions about privacy. (Read on Techlicious)
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Amazon Renewed Has Been Selling Obsolete PCs That Can’t Run Windows 11
Dozens of refurbished PCs on Amazon can’t upgrade past Windows 10, leaving buyers without security updates or bug fixes – and most listings don’t say so. (Read on Techlicious.)… Read the rest
Fast Company
How this sustainable jet fuel company is charting a new route in the Trump era
LanzaJet aims to power planes without petroleum. Its first plant got caught up in politics—forcing a sudden retooling before it can begin producing sustainable aviation fuel. (Read on Fast Company)
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Behind the Passwords Alternative: Passkeys (Podcast)
Passkeys promise safer and easier logins to websites and apps. But if you’re wondering what they are or how they work, you’re not alone. WSJ contributor Sean Captain will explain. (In WSJ Tech News Briefing, from 5:21)… Read the rest
The Media Copilot
Why ignoring AI may be the bigger risk for journalists
Chatbots aren’t perfect, but neither are journalists. Working together, they can get the story straight and better serve readers, listeners, and viewers. (Teaser to paywalled content on The Media Copilot)… Read the rest
Wall Street Journal
What Are Passkeys—and What Do You Need to Know About Using Them?
A new technology promises safer and easier logins to websites and apps. But using them raises a lot of questions. (Read on the Wall Street Journal)
Fast Company
Is it safe to install iOS 26 on older iPhones like the 11 and SE?
Testing with developer and public beta versions went smoothly for even the oldest supported models. But there are safety measures if upgrading to the beta or release version goes awry. (Fast Company)… Read the rest
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Research suggests companies should pause before promoting AI in their products and services (Podcast)
All those ads marketing the AI-powered credentials of products, services, and, well, almost everything, they may not be vibing with consumers as planned. Two new studies explore why that could be. (Interview on WSJ Tech News Briefing, first story, from 0:48.… Read the rest
Wall Street Journal
Here’s a Tip to Companies: Beware of Promoting AI in Products
Consumers have less trust in offerings labeled as being powered by artificial intelligence, which can reduce their interest in buying them, researchers say. (Read more at the Wall Street Journal.)… Read the rest