Author: Jorge Gonzalez

WhatsApp messaging app enhances mobile security with Android passkey support

Jorge Gonzalez
Messaging app - WhatsApp Security

The popular Meta-owned application announced that it will be adding this new support for Android devices. Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it has launched Android device passkey support, eliminating the requirement for two-factor authentication using SMS. Users will be able to use their fingerprints, face or a PIN to unlock their accounts on their devices. Until now, the two-factor authentication using SMS was the primary security method used by the messaging app. However, according to WhatsApp, it will be gradually rolling out the use of a passkey instead.…

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QR codes at Drake concerts provide guests access to branded merchandise

Jorge Gonzalez
QR Codes - People at a Concert

The massive quick response barcodes are being projected at the events for promotional marketing. Drake has turned to humble QR codes projected at his concerts to help provide event attendees with access to branded merchandise drops. The projections are also being used to offer access to people who aren’t in attendance at the concerts. During some of Drake’s concerts, QR codes – called a “bat signal” by Narcity – are projected for guests to scan to try to get their hands on items such as branded T-shirts, Nike shoes, and…

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Tech giants play substantial role in mobile payments

Jorge Gonzalez
Mobile payments - POS Terminal paying with phone

A new CFPB report underscores the influence of such players as Apple and Google. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new report underscoring the impact of tech giants, their policies and practices on mobile payments adoption, use, and trends. This is particularly true of technology allowing tap-to-pay functionality on smartphones and watches. The way these companies choose to behave has had a direct impact on access to mobile payments. For instance, Apple currently bans payment apps and banks from being able to access the Apple iOS device…

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US regulators challenge Google’s internet search dominance

Jorge Gonzalez
Internet Search - Google Search on Laptop

The American government is looking at the power Google’s core service has online. The US government has launched a legal battle against Google’s internet search dominance and the control it has over the experience the vast majority of users have online. This legal battle is expected to begin at full strength tomorrow in federal court in Washington D.C. The internet search case is expected to be the largest antitrust trial in the United States since Microsoft faced regulators over that company’s dominance over personal computer software. That case occurred about…

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Teachers are using artificial intelligence to lighten their massive workload

Jorge Gonzalez
Artificial intelligence - Teacher smiling sitting at desk with stack of books

AI has become a new way to create lesson plans and reduce the amount of unpaid overtime worked. Teachers that have been finding their workloads overwhelming throughout the schoolyear are looking to artificial intelligence to an increasing degree. This technology helps them to keep on top of some of their more time-consuming tasks. Teachers are using artificial intelligence to help complete activities ranging from grading, planning lessons for any subject they teach, or even developing behavioral support plans for students requiring this additional attention. By using the technology, teachers are…

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