Apple's password manager to come to third-party web browsers

Apple has just released the first public beta of macOS Sonoma, the next major update for its desktop operating system. One of the new features coming in the final version this fall is the ability to use Apple's password manager with other web browsers, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Arc.

You may not know that macOS has a built-in password manager where you can securely store all your passwords. It allows you to use a different, complex password for every website and service where you have an account. Thanks to iCloud, your passwords stored in Apple's password manager are synced with your other Apple devices, such as your iPhone or iPad.

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ASUS admits to SD card reader problem on ROG Ally

Photo: ASUS ROG

ASUS has entered the portable gaming device market with the ROG Ally, a Windows 11 device that boasts a higher resolution and faster screen than Valve's Steam Deck. However, some owners of the CAD 900 device have reported issues with SD cards, which ASUS has acknowledged as a problem with the SD card reader. 

ASUS said that the SD card reader may malfunction under certain thermal stress conditions, and promised to release an update to adjust the fan speeds to keep the device cool and quiet. The company also advised customers experiencing SD card reader issues to contact ASUS to return their units for inspection. 

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FTC appeals judge’s ruling on Microsoft-Activision deal

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it is challenging a judge’s approval of Microsoft’s USD 69 billion Activision Blizzard deal. Microsoft vowed to fight back and said the FTC had a weak case. The judge had dismissed the FTC’s claim that the deal would hurt consumers by giving Microsoft exclusive access to popular games like Call of Duty. The FTC could ask the appeals court to halt the deal by Friday. 

Meanwhile, Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority said a revised deal could ease its worries, pending a new probe. 

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WhatsApp tests new login method that doesn’t need a QR code

WhatsApp's desktop app lets you chat with your friends and family on your PC with ease. You can also use the same account on two phones with WhatsApp's improved multi-device support. But to link your primary WhatsApp account to another device, you need to scan a QR code. What if you can't scan the code because your phone's camera is broken? Don't worry, WhatsApp is working on a new login method that uses an eight-digit code sent to your phone.

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