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Apple Could Introduce Passwords App At WWDC 2024 To Challenge 1Password And LastPass
Friday, June 7, 2024 - 1:55am | 639In a bid to simplify the login process for its users, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reportedly plans to launch a new app called “Passwords” at its Worldwide Developers Conference or WWDC on June 10. What Happened: The Passwords app, powered by iCloud Keychain, will generate and...
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Google's Android 14 Update Paves Way For Easy App Authentication With Passkeys
Monday, October 30, 2023 - 5:24am | 751In a significant development for Android users, the latest update to Android 14 is set to provide in-built passkey support for apps, enhancing their authentication processes and overall user convenience. What Happened: As reported by The Verge, Alphabet Inc.’s...
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Apple Follows Google's Lead Toward Password-Free Future With This iOS 17 API
Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 1:57am | 611In an unexpected move at this year’s WWDC, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) introduced a passkey API for iOS 17. Now, password manager 1Password has shared a sneak peek of what passkeys will look like in iOS. What Happened: During Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference, the tech giant...
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Justin Timberlake Putting His Money Where His Mic Is — A Look at the Singers Portfolio of Fruit Snacks, Security and Golf
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 11:33am | 1185When it comes to smart investments, Justin Timberlake is one to watch. The music superstar has a knack for identifying the next big thing, and his latest venture has got everyone talking. In 2021, Timberlake joined forces with a group of high-profile celebrities to invest in Canadian tech company...
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Ryan Reynolds, Robert Downey Jr., Ashton Kutcher and Dozens Others: 1Password Shakes Up Data Security While Attracting a Star-Studded Line-Up of Investors
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - 4:24pm | 794Toronto-based password manager 1Password has attracted the attention and wallets of some of the biggest names in Tinseltown, who along with venture capital firms have invested $620 million in the company. Famous investors: “X-Men” and “Avengers” stars are not just saving the...
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Cybersecurity Firm 1Password Closes $620M Funding Round As Capital Flows Into Sector
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 12:16pm | 422Toronto-based 1Password has closed a $620-million Series C funding round that brings the cybersecurity firm’s valuation to $6.8 billion. What Happened: The new round was led by ICONIQ Growth, with participation from others including Tiger Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Backbone...
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Fintech Focus For April 14, 2021
Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 7:11pm | 2012Quote To Start The Day: “I think smart money understands that, although volatility has contracted a lot in these last two months, we are still seeing signs of excess market fragility appear from many different angles.” Source: Kris Sidial One Big Thing In Fintech: ConsenSys, a key...
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Google's Chrome Password Security Said To Be Flawed (GOOG)
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 10:25am | 592Google's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Chrome Web browser is one of the most highly touted available for computers and devices. It offers speed, efficiency, and ease of use but for security (at least password security), it might need some work. Software developer Elliott Kember, in a blog post Tuesday, said...