Electronics gadgets: Somehow, 1Password Just Got Even Better

December 2, 2022

December 2, 2022. On this day in 1991, Apple released QuickTime. Remember that? It was a media extension used to play video in color. Look at how far we've come; good job, us.

⏰ Today's Big Stories... in 30 Seconds

Today We Watched, Read, and Listened to (so you don't have to):

442 articles, 18 podcasts, 23 press releases, 489 tweets, and 21 YouTube videos

1. 1Password Update Makes Logging in With Other Accounts Easier

Using 1Password to log in is getting easier thanks to a new update that can track external credentials. Going forward, it'll not only remember your passwords, but also whether you signed in using a specific account (Facebook, Apple, etc.). Nice. Hope 1Password remains secure.

2. Nintendo Update Aims to Fix a Few Bugs in Latest Pokémon Games

Nintendo has finally addressed the buggy mess that is Pokemon Violet and Scarlet, issuing a patch and acknowledging the poor performance that ranges from low frame rates to game crashes. Update 1.1.0 fixes "select bugs," though the company didn't list which issues it'll clear up. We'll take it!

3. Apple Adds New (PRODUCT) RED Devices for World AIDS Day

To help combat AIDS and HIV on a global level, Apple has kicked-off a color-coded promotion in support of the Global Fund. As a result, several Apple products are receiving special (PRODUCT) RED variants, and a number of its services are helping to improve AIDS awareness. Quite a nice gesture, Apple.

🦑 Go Deeper

AI has been shown to improve many things, but researchers warn it could also hurt the scientific process by producing fake information. Want the full story? Sascha Brodsky can break it all down for you.

🎱 By the Numbers

Please stop!

Data: Cybernews

We really shouldn't be surprised by the poor passwords people use, but here we are, shocked once again. Are people really using 'admin' as their password thinking it's secure? Please, if you're reading this and any of these passwords look familiar, change it asap!

🔥 Today's Hot Deal

If you know someone who desperately needs to upgrade their iPad, let them know about this 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (Wi-Fi, 256GB). It's $300 off at Best Buy right now, making it $899.99 and a great holiday gift for anyone who loves tablets.

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🤓 Nerd Out

"Kids probably shouldn't be on Twitter." —Kyree Leary, Associate News Editor

Not sure how to talk to kids about the pros and cons of social media? You're not alone; maybe these tips can help make the conversation easier. Good luck! (Share on Twitter)

💎 You Know You Want It

Let's ride!

Image: HOVSCO

Your bike rack is looking pretty empty, but we can help with that by tempting you with the HOVSCO HovCity 27.5" Step-Thru Cruiser electric bike. With a 60 mile range and a weight capacity of 300 pounds, it should be more than enough to get you around your area. Just remember to dress warm.

🎥 Behind the Scenes

Disney's too powerful

Disney now has the technical ability to age and de-age people with AI, but without the weeks of complex visual effects work. Good? Bad? We don't know yet, but it's certainly impressive.