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The Verge

Jess Weatherbed

Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive

Google may start asking users that still utilize passwords instead of their passkeys to wait 24 hours before they can access their account. | Illustration: The Verge

Google is kicking off World Password Day by updating us on its efforts to replace the often hacked, guessed, and stolen form of authentication with passkeys. Their passwordless approach relies on device-based authentication instead, making logging in faster and more secure.

In a blog post on Thursday, the company...

The Verge

Tom Warren

Microsoft investigating VPN issues with latest Windows 11 update

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Microsoft says it’s investigating reports of VPN connection failures after installing the April 2024 Windows 11 update. The KB5036893 security update was issued on April 9th for all supported Windows 11 versions, and some users have reported that VPN connections with TPM-backed certificates aren’t working after the patch was installed.

Reddit user Flo-TPG says the Windows 11 update caused “a certificate could not be found” error while attempting to use a VPN...

The Verge

Chris Welch

Bose’s new SoundLink Max has a little handle and big sound

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Say what you will about Bose’s more ambitious swings — I appreciate that it takes them in the first place — but today, the company is releasing a new product in a category that it’s always been pretty excellent at: Bluetooth speakers. Bose is more or less supersizing its SoundLink Flex into a new, larger model called the SoundLink Max. Considering how Bose’s acoustic processing has for years squeezed impressive sound out of relatively small hardware, I’m...

The Verge

Tom Warren

Nvidia makes it easier to get GeForce Now running on the Steam Deck

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Nvidia is releasing a script that simplifies getting its GeForce Now cloud gaming service up and running on Valve’s Steam Deck device. The script automatically installs Google Chrome, adjusts the browser to enable gamepad use, and then adds a GeForce Now shortcut to your Steam library.

While the script automates the process of using the SteamOS terminal app to install Chrome and enable gamepad support, you’ll still need to make some manual tweaks...

BuzzFeed - Latest

Just 31 Things People On TikTok Said They Have Zero Regrets Buying

We all hate the feeling of buying products that just weren't worth it — but you won't find any of that disappointment here.

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BuzzFeed - Latest

58 Things People Posted On The Internet This Month That Are Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way, Way Funnier Than They Should Be

"One of my friends had an interview with Apple and she wore a black turtleneck and glasses and told the interviewer, 'Do I look familiar?'"

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BuzzFeed - Latest

42 Products That Work So Fast You’ll Feel Downright Magical

This color-adaptive under eye brightener works so fast that your eyeballs will be like ???????????? in disbelief.

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Wired Top Stories

Makena Kelly

Michael Cohen Can’t Stop Livestreaming on TikTok

Trump’s former fixer is now a political content creator.

Wired Top Stories

Lauren Goode, Michael Calore

Thinking About Buying a Hybrid Car? Listen Up

This week, we talk through everything there is to know about hybrids: how the different technologies work, how to keep one charged, and which cars best fit different lifestyles.

SBNation.com

Mark Schofield

Lia Block talks Miami Grand Prix, her motorsport journey, and ‘getting the call’

SB Nation caught up with F1 Academy driver Lia Block ahead of the Miami Grand Prix

Lia Block may be just 17 years old, but she already has a wealth of motorsport experience under her belt. The Williams F1 Academy driver has competed in multiple disciplines, won at every stop along the way, including some prestigious events, and was tapped by Williams to slide into their spot for this F1 Academy season.

However, that experience comes with a caveat.

This weekend’s Miami Grand Prix...

The Verge

Victoria Song Thomas Ricker

Peloton announces new round of layoffs as CEO quits

Another dark day for Peloton. | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

Peloton’s CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down after announcing yet another round of layoffs, this time affecting about 15 percent of its remaining workforce, or roughly 400 global team members. It’s the fifth round of layoffs to hit the pandemic darling and comes after McCarthy said on its Q1 2023 earnings call that the company was done with layoffs and that the “ship was turning.”

“Hard as the decision...

BuzzFeed - Latest

These Are Some Of The Most Popular Baby Names RN — Would You Use Them?

IDK, Kayleigh is kinda growing on me!

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Mashable

How to unblock and watch Pornhub for free

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from anywhere in the world with a high-speed VPN. The best service for bypassing restrictions to access blocked porn sites is ExpressVPN.

The world of porn has once again been thrown into disarray. And it all comes down to access.

Earlier in the year, Pornhub blocked access to users in North Carolina and Montana. Soon after, the same thing has happened in Texas. And now Florida is seemingly next in line for a ban.

Fortunately, there is a quick and easy hack for bypassing...

Fast Company

Mark Sullivan

The AI arms race may soon center on a competition for ‘expert’ data

Training data scraped from the web may have been OK for the first wave of large language models, but as competition increases, more and better data will be needed.

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

Wired Top Stories

Madeline Ashby

What Happens When a Romance Writer Gets Locked Out of Google Docs

In March, an aspiring author got a troubling message: All of her works in progress were no longer accessible. What happened next is every writer’s worst fear.

NYT > Home Page

Tracy Mumford, Jonathan Wolfe, Ruth Graham, Ian Stewart, Jessica Metzger and James Shield

Inside the U.C.L.A. Protests, and Trump Holds Rallies Amid Trial

Plus, tracking killer asteroids.

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Corina Knoll, Jonathan Wolfe and Emily Baumgaertner

UCLA Cancels Classes After Violent Clashes Between Protesters and Police

The school was ill prepared when protesters blocked students from accessing parts of campus and counterprotesters violently attacked the pro-Palestinian encampment.

Mashable

TikTok and Universal Music reach a deal, restoring artists to platform

Some of the world's favorite artists will be returning soon to TikTok.

TikTok and Universal Music Group (UMG) have reached a "multi-dimensional" deal that will restore the music of UMG's vast client roster – including Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and Drake – to the app.

In February, UMG began pulling their catalogue from TikTok after soured negotiations between the two powerhouses. The music group called out TikTok on key issues like protecting...

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