Ep. 445: Password123 Again? Time to Level Up! + Tech News, Tips, and More

Managing passwords is a pain. Luckily, there is a new way to log in called Passkeys and plenty of ways to manage your passwords to help keep you secure. We've also got 2 week's worth of tech news to catch up on, some good tech tips, and picks of the week, all to help you tech better!

INTRO (00:00)

Apple OS Betas (02:30)

Main Topic: Passwords and Passkeys (07:05)
- Who supports Passkeys?
- How Passkeys Work
- Bitwarden Password Manager

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Adjust leave time in Apple Maps (18:55)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)
- Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo
- A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in New York City
- Oral-B bricking $230 Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
- Humane warns its AI Pin charging case is a fire hazard
- NewsBreak the most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
- Radio signal from space repeats every hour, defying explanation
- YouTuber charged over video of helicopter shooting fireworks at Lamborghini

TAKES:
- Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms (28:10)
- Push app uses the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to help you count push-ups (30:20)
- Patch Tuesday, June 2024 “Recall” Edition (32:55)
- Phishing attack hits L.A. County public health agency, jeopardizing 200,000-plus residents' personal info (37:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Glowing Fluids (39:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PITAKA iPad Pro 12.9 Case, Compatible with iPad Air 13 Inch (M2) & iPad Pro 12.9 (3-6th Gen) 2022/2021/2020/2018, Lightweight Portrait/Landscape Magnetic Case with 4 Standing Angles - Black (42:50)

Nate: White Noise Machine Babelio Mini Sound Machine for Adults Kids Baby | 15 Non-looping Sounds | Timer | Easy to Pocket and Travel - Wood Grain (49:00)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:40)

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