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technology24 days ago•16 min saved

Google's selfie sign-in: a quick setup for account recovery

Android Authority walks through Google's self-contained selfie sign-in feature, which lets you recover a locked Google account with a short selfie video that includes liveness checks to prevent spoofing. Setup is quick (via the Google app: Security and sign-in > Selfie video, or g.co/signin-selfie) and isn’t available for Workspace, child accounts, or Advanced Protection. You can delete the video or opt out of data-use improvements, but doing so disables selfie sign-in and Gemini avatars. While privacy concerns remain, the author now sees it as a useful, convenient addition to account security.

via Android Authority|

#google #google-account #privacy

technology29 days ago•4 min saved

Xbox outage narrows down sign-ins and game launches in global disruption

Microsoft's Xbox network is experiencing a major global outage that is preventing sign-ins, disrupting game launches, and affecting access across four services (Account & Profile, Games & Gaming, Store & Subscriptions, Apps & Mobile); engineers are investigating and posting updates on the Xbox status page, with Downdetector data showing most complaints center on launching games.

via Mashable|

#downdetector #game-launch #outage

tech1 month ago•29 min saved

Google adds selfie-video login to verify account owners

Google is adding a selfie‑video sign‑in option for account access, where you record a short video and Google compares it to a stored reference to verify identity. The reference video is encrypted in the cloud and can be deleted, with an option to share it for additional purposes; the rollout will be phased and includes protections against impersonation.

via The Verge|

#biometrics #google #security

streaming-and-tv2 months ago•78 min saved

Netflix tests per-profile emails to tighten household logins

Netflix is reportedly testing a feature that adds a unique email to each profile within a shared account, enabling independent sign-ins, account recovery, and personalized recommendations, with rollout appearing gradual and potentially signaling tighter control of shared accounts after past password-sharing crackdowns.

via Android Central|

#account-management #netflix #password-sharing

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Microsoft patches sign-in outage with out-of-band KB5085516 update

Microsoft issued an optional out-of-band update (KB5085516) to fix a sign-in outage for Microsoft accounts across Teams, OneDrive, Edge, Office apps and more that surfaced after the KB5079473 patch; Entra ID/Azure AD users are not affected. The update is available via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog and follows other emergency patches for Windows 11 (Bluetooth visibility and RRAS vulnerabilities) as well as guidance for Samsung Galaxy Connect-related C: drive issues.

via BleepingComputer|

#kb5085516 #microsoft #out-of-band-update

technology6 months ago•4 min saved

Windows 11 January 2026 Preview Update fixes boot, sign-in, and activation

Microsoft released the Windows 11 KB5074105 optional preview update to fix boot, sign-in, and activation issues, adding about 32 changes. It updates 25H2 and 24H2 devices to builds 26200.7705 and 26100.7705, respectively, and brings features like expanded Cross-Device Resume and Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security for peripheral fingerprint sensors, along with fixes for Windows Terminal elevation from non-admin accounts, dxgmms2.sys-related kernel errors, and Windows Sandbox startup.

via BleepingComputer|

#activation #kb5074105 #preview-update

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

Mastering iOS 17: From Passkeys to Contact Sharing and Location Sharing

Apple has introduced Passkeys in iOS 16 and now with iOS 17, users can sign in to their Apple accounts without a password. Passkeys are automatically generated for Apple IDs and can be used to log in to iCloud and Apple websites. Users can authenticate their login using Face ID or Touch ID, eliminating the need to enter a password. Passkeys are more secure, faster, and resistant to phishing, and are governed by FIDO Alliance and W3 standards.

via Beebom|

#apple #ios-17 #passkeys