Goin Passworldless With the Big Three

Apple, Google, and Microsoft have committed to further expanding on our passworldless options throughout 2022.

May 6, 2022   It's May 6, 2022 and another wonderful Friday! We'll skip the usual pleasantries and just tell you to have a great day, a great weekend, and we'll catch you on Monday. Don't worry, we didn't forget the music. Apple Music | Spotify ⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to): 409 articles, 12 podcasts, 14 press releases, 421 tweets, and 20 YouTube videos 1. Apple, Google, and Microsoft to Expand Passwordless Log-in Apple, Google, and Microsoft have all committed to increasing support for the Fast ID Online (FIDO) Alliance passwordless sign-in standard. Once it's fully implemented, people will be able to sign into their devices via FIDO without the need to individually log into their various accounts for each one. Finally! 2. Acer Announces Two New Chromebook Spin 514 Laptops Acer has unveiled two new laptops in its Chromebook Spin lineup: the Chromebook Spin 514 and the Enterprise Spin 514. Both will utilize AMD's newest Ryzen 5000 C-Series processors, and are expected to launch later this year starting at $579.99 and $899.99, respectively. Yay, more laptops! 3. NASA Holding VR Challenge to Help With Future Mars Mission  NASA is teaming up with Epic Games and software developer Buendea to host the NASA MarsXR Challenge. Why? To look for developers to help create a virtual planet Mars and simulate what an astronaut may go through in that environment. Think that's you? You could win a $6,000 prize, so go join up! 🦑 Go Deeper Have you looked at getting Apple's 3-Meter Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable? It's $159! Now, that may seem ridiculous (it kinda is), but Charlie Sorrel is here to explain why it's not that bad. At least, not when you look at the competition. 🎱 By the Numbers Stop using sequential numbers! Data: NordPass Eventually, people will realize their passwords are terrible, right? That's how we felt before seeing the above info from NordPass, which shows way too many people still rely on '123456' and other variations to keep them secure. And, no, 'password' isn't "so bad it's actually clever." Stop it. 🔥 Today's Hot Deal Of course you're on the hunt for a new TV, so why not check out this 70-Inch Class 4K UHD Smart TV from LG. It's $150 off at Target right now, dropping it down to $599.99. The catch? You'll might have to go pick it up yourself. Don't Miss This Deal 🤓 Nerd Out "Secure yourself!" —Jerri Ledford, Content Analyst Still have some reservations about password protections and 2-Step Verification? Maybe Google's new dismantling of security myths will finally open your eyes to how important they are. (Share on Twitter) 💎 You Know You Want It  True augmented reality Image: Microsoft If you're really trying to go all-in on AR (and you have the money for it), Microsoft's Hololens 2 is the way to go. It comes pre-loaded with several apps to get work done, but even the experience to just using Microsoft Edge with it would be eye opening. You just need $3,500. Simple, yeah? 🎥 Behind the Scenes All that just to stream music? Yep If you're looking to develop a better grasp on how music streaming works, Soundchartz has a really good (and lengthy) deep dive into the topic. From the history of streaming to market saturation to their relationship with smart speakers, it has it all. Give it a read. 🗞 Extra! Extra! We've got you covered with the best in daily tech news! See the latest on our site or follow us on Apple News and Google News. Did someone forward this to you? Sign up here. Have something you'd like us to write about? We're always open for suggestions, too. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Tech Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here .   Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. A Dotdash Brand 28 Liberty Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10005 2020 Dotdash • All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.   [View in Browser]