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
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
Planes are hard to fully electrify. Heavy batteries and range limitations pose severe problems. Hybrid versions that use electric batteries and traditional fuel could help make the sector greener while fully electric plans are being developed. (WSJ Tech News Briefing, from 5:57)
It seems like every website, social media companies to online stores want your personal information these days, name, email, birthday, street address, and sometimes more. Should you give it to them or should you enter fake details? (WSJ Tech News Briefing, from 9:50)
Dan chats with Fast Company freelance journalist Sean Captain about the sad demise of Tumblr as safe space to find sweet, sweet pornography. (Savage Lovecast)… Read the rest
Is it really possible to accurately estimate the size of massive crowds at events like the Women’s March? Experts armed with balloons, satellites, and/or AI say it is. (Listen to interview on Word of Mouth.)
