Technology News for Sunday 8th May 2022

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May 08th 2022

1. Apple, Google and Microsoft expand FIDO standard support for passwordless sign-ins

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According to the FIDO Alliance, this new approach will protect against phishing, making sign-ins more secure when compared to passwords and legacy multi-factor authentication technologies such as OTPs (one-time passwords) sent over SMS.

2. Facebook to stop 'Nearby Friends', weather alerts and other location-based features from June

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Facebook also announced that users will be able to access and download their background location data and location history till August 1, 2022. Facebook has begun informing users that its 'Nearby Friends ...

3. Apple director of machine learning departs over return to in-person work policy

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Goodfellow spent more than six years as Google, starting as a software engineering intern before being a “Senior Staff Research Scientist” at the time of his departure to Apple in March of 2019. Goodfellow is ...

4. Best iPhone 13 cases [Updated: CASETiFY Star Wars, Italian leather, machined metal, more]

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Alongside some collections from some of the big third-party brands and all of Apple's latest colorways for iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini, our updated 2022 list of the most reliable and interesting iPhone covers awaits ...

5. Gurman: Apple has explored 'Instacart-like service' with Health app integration

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Apple's Services category is becoming a growing and vital portion of its business. The Services sector currently includes things like the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Pay, but the company has said itself that it has bigger ambitions for the future.

6. Second-Generation AirPods Pro Rumored to Launch This Fall, New AirPods Max Colors Also in the Works

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Apple is planning to release the second-generation AirPods Pro this fall, rumored to feature a new design, improved audio quality, and some possible health integration, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. AirPods Pro Gen 2 Feature2

7. We May Hear About Google's Pixel Watch and More This Week

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A rendering reportedly showing the Pixel Watch's appearance based on leaks obtained by Jon Prosser. Jon Prosser/Front Page Tech. Google I/O 2022 may share ...

8. Apple Reportedly Planning New Nutrition and Payment Services Alongside Fitness Improvements

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Apple is planning to introduce several improvements for Apple Fitness+ and Apple Pay this year, and has explored offering an all-new groceries service that integrates with the Health app, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. apple fitness plus

9. Ms. Pac-Man clears path to World Video Game Hall of Fame

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — More than 40 years after blazing a trail for female video game characters, Ms. Pac-Man was inducted Thursday into the World Video Game Hal of Fame, along with Dance Dance Revolution, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Sid ...

10. Amazon Summer Sale ends today. Buy Samsung phones at big discount. Details here

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The price of the phone can further be reduced with the help of exchange and bank offers. The Samsung Galaxy M32 5G comes with MediaTek Dimensity 720 Octa Core 2GHz processor, quad camera setup, 5000 mAh battery, Android v11.0. and much more.