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Public-key cryptography, phishing resistance, syncing across devices and how to start using passkeys
Passkeys replace passwords with cryptographic key pairs stored on your devices and unlocked with biometrics or a PIN. Built on FIDO2 and WebAuthn standards, they resist phishing and data breaches. This guide explains how they work, their benefits and limits, and how users and developers can adopt them.
Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 26H2 with new AI, File Explorer, Search, accessibility and customization improvements. Learn how to get the update and what changes for users.
The Windows 11 2026 Update, version 26H2, is now available for eligible devices running Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2. Microsoft is using an enablement package for these versions, making the upgrade smaller and faster while extending the support lifecycle.
ElevenLabs is a leading AI audio company building realistic voice, speech, dubbing and conversational AI technology, now valued at $22 billion.
ElevenLabs started as an AI voice-generation company focused on making computer-generated speech sound more natural. Founded in 2022 by Mati Staniszewski and Piotr Dąbkowski, the company has expanded into AI voice agents, speech-to-text, dubbing, music, sound effects and developer APIs. In September 2026, its valuation reached $22 billion, reflecting rapidly growing enterprise demand for conversational AI.
Apple Pay has finally launched in India with Axis Bank, bringing contactless card payments to compatible iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches while UPI remains outside the service for now.
After more than a decade since its global debut, Apple Pay has officially entered the Indian market with eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cards as its first supported payment cards. The service lets users make contactless payments in stores and pay on participating apps and websites, while Apple says additional issuer support will expand over time.
BTS V becomes Nothing’s Global Brand Ambassador as the tech company pairs his creative identity with its premium Headphone (1) Pro audio launch.
BTS superstar V, also known as Kim Taehyung, has entered a new technology partnership after being named Nothing’s Global Brand Ambassador. The collaboration arrives with the launch campaign for the Nothing Headphone (1) Pro, a premium over-ear headphone built around high-resolution audio, triple-driver technology and studio-inspired controls. The partnership brings together one of the world’s biggest music stars and a technology brand known for its distinctive design, creating a campaign focused on music, creativity, experimentation and audio technology.
A grounded look at what quantum computers can actually do today versus what remains years away
Quantum computing has generated significant hype about revolutionizing entire industries, but current hardware remains limited in important ways. This guide explains how quantum computers work at a basic level, where near-term practical progress is actually being made, and what major technical hurdles remain before broader impact is realistic.
Discover Google's 28-year journey, from its 1998 founding to its global technology ecosystem, products, AI innovations, and worldwide impact.
Google celebrates its 28th anniversary on September 27, 2026, marking nearly three decades of technological innovation. Explore its history, major products and services, artificial intelligence advancements, and impact on businesses, education, and everyday life.
AI companies now ship heavyweight and lightweight versions of the same model family. Here is how to decide which tasks deserve which model — and cut costs without cutting quality.
Businesses no longer need to use one AI model for everything. This guide explains model routing: matching tasks to large reasoning models or small fast models, with a decision framework, cost examples, architecture patterns and common mistakes.
A complete breakdown of the Bitget hack — what the exchange is, who its CEO is, how North Korean hackers allegedly stole $352 million, and what happens next.
Bitget, one of the world's top cryptocurrency exchanges, suffered a major security breach on September 24, 2026, losing an estimated $351.6–$387.5 million in digital assets from its hot and warm wallets. CEO Gracy Chen has pointed to North Korean hacking groups as the likely perpetrators, while assuring users that a $464 million protection fund will fully cover the losses.
Virtual reality (VR) is transforming gaming, education, healthcare, training and business by placing users inside interactive computer-generated environments.
Virtual reality (VR) creates computer-generated environments that users can experience and interact with in real time. From immersive gaming and virtual tours to medical training and industrial simulations, VR is increasingly becoming a practical technology rather than simply an entertainment concept.
Geofencing connects a user’s physical location with digital services, helping websites and apps deliver more relevant local search results, recommendations, alerts and information.
The internet is increasingly becoming location-aware. Instead of showing the same results to everyone, websites and mobile applications can use geographical context to understand where a user is and what information may be relevant nearby. Geofencing takes this idea further by creating virtual boundaries around real-world areas and allowing software to respond when a device enters, exits or remains within those boundaries. When combined with location-based search, maps and local discovery tools, it can make online experiences more relevant and useful.
YouTube is raising the entry requirements for ad and Premium revenue sharing in its Partner Program from February 2027.
Starting February 1, 2027, new creators applying for YouTube Partner Program (YPP) ad and Premium revenue sharing will need either 8,000 qualified watch hours in the previous 365 days or 20 million qualified Shorts views in the previous 90 days, along with 1,000 subscribers. Existing YPP members will not lose their status because of these higher entry thresholds.
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