Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/03 – How A Pixies Song Broke Google Assistant
May 3, 2023
Google unveils a password-free sign-in feature, shifting towards biometric security. Malware threats rise with generative AI's dark side. Bluesky gains traction, yet faces user experience hurdles. Quantum computing discussions reveal its potential to disrupt the internet. Meanwhile, a Pixies song hilariously causes Google Assistant to fail at waking people up, showcasing its quirky tech glitches and unexpected impacts.
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Use Passkeys for Google Accounts
- Switch to Passkeys for a more secure login experience.
- Passkeys eliminate passwords and two-factor authentication, using biometrics instead.
Twitter Restores Free API Access
- Twitter restored free API access for government services after facing backlash.
- The initial pricing strategy caused issues for emergency alerts and transportation updates.
TSMC's German Chip Plant
- TSMC plans to build a chip plant in Germany, highlighting the importance of silicon supply chains.
- Nations are seeking to control their strategic destiny by securing domestic chip production.