EDITOR’S CHOICE

NO MORE PASSWORDS FOR MICROSOFT

Microsoft has finally brought passwords to an end. Microsoft has indicated that everyone can now remove the password from their Microsoft account and use other methods to sign in, starting this week. Passwordless login is currently available for enterprise, the complete removal of passwords from enterprise accounts is coming next.

TIKTOK INVESTIGATED FOR PRIVACY VIOLATIONS

TikTok is under investigation by The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), over privacy-related issues. The social media platform are being investigated for their processing of children’s personal data, and whether TikTok is in line with EU laws about transferring personal data to other nations around the world.

NEW IPHONE LAUNCHED

APPLE this week introduced iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in a smartphone. Redesigned inside and out, both models introduce an all-new Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion featuring an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz, making the touch experience faster and more responsive.

AMAZON INTRODUCES PALM-RECOGNITION TECH AS TICKET FOR CONCERT VENUE

AMAZON is introducing its latest palmrecognition technology to a concert venue in the US. The retailer will be bringing Amazon One to the Red Rocks amphitheatre, in Denver – meaning attendees will be able to use their hand as a ticket. The technology will become available at other venues in the coming months.

TECH ROCKSTARS TO MEET IN CAPE TOWN

SA Innovation Summit is taking place in Cape Town at the Mount Nelson Hotel from September 21-23, 2021. As a hybrid event, it will host early-stage entrepreneurs, serial entrepreneurs, professionals at leading corporations, and industry thought leaders, and is expecting 1 500 participants online, with small distributed events across Cape Town.

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