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Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has announced that its latest update to Android 14 will provide in-built passkey support for apps, enhancing their authentication processes and user convenience. The new tool, Credential Manager, will be launched on Nov. 1. This Android-specific API provides integrated storage for credentials such as usernames, passwords, and passkeys. The new feature is expected to enhance the authentication process in Android 14 apps. Google is also deprecating several authentication APIs, urging developers to use the Credential Manager for user authentication.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 30, 2023 | 9:24 am

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Mueller Water Products has reported a cybersecurity incident affecting some of its operational and IT systems. The company has initiated response and containment measures and is working to address the issue. Law enforcement has been notified and the company is communicating with its customers about the incident.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 30, 2023 | 6:02 am

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Billy Markus, co-creator of Dogecoin, criticized Bitcoin ATMs as ripoffs. The number of Bitcoin ATMs in the US is growing at a rate of 3.7 per day, with approximately 27,032 currently in operation. However, security risks have been highlighted, such as a hacker gaining access to sensitive information from Bitcoin ATM manufacturer General Bytes. Markus also expressed hope for Bitcoin's price to surge to a trillion dollars, revealing he holds 0.01 bitcoin.

Portfolio Pulse from Mehab Qureshi

October 30, 2023 | 5:54 am

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Iran's Foreign Minister has stated in a CNN interview that Iran does not want the Israel-Hamas war to spread and dismissed claims that Iran is linked to the Hamas attack as baseless.

Portfolio Pulse from Charles Gross

October 29, 2023 | 2:34 pm

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President Joe Biden is reportedly set to sign an executive order that will shape how federal agencies use artificial intelligence (AI). The order will mandate AI developers to disclose their training and testing methodologies to federal entities. It will also address labor and discrimination issues, misuse of AI in developing biological weapons, and enhance privacy and safety. The order will impact tech giants like Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), and Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL).

Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya

October 28, 2023 | 9:12 pm

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U-Haul trucks have been increasingly used for illegal cannabis shipments, with several incidents reported across the US. The most recent case involved a U-Haul truck crashing into a police station in Los Angeles, with the occupants found in possession of large quantities of marijuana. Previous incidents have occurred in Texas and Ohio, with the largest seizure of 3,181 pounds of marijuana in 2005 in Ohio.

Portfolio Pulse from Maureen Meehan

October 28, 2023 | 1:16 pm

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Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., has expanded its 'Bug Bounty Program' to include generative AI, offering ethical hackers more than $30,000 for identifying vulnerabilities. The move comes in response to rising security concerns with generative AI chatbots. The rewards will vary based on the severity of the vulnerabilities identified, with rewards for lower-priority applications capped at $5,000. Last year, Google distributed more than $12 million in rewards to security researchers.

Portfolio Pulse from Ananya Gairola

October 28, 2023 | 1:13 am

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Israel's UN envoy has criticized the international community for supporting Hamas, stating that the only way to destroy the organization is to root them out of their tunnels and subterranean city of terror. The envoy's comments suggest a potential escalation in the conflict.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 27, 2023 | 8:26 pm

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Israel's Foreign Ministry has reported that missiles and drones that hit Egypt on Friday were launched by Houthis at Israel. The impact on US-listed ETFs EIS (iShares MSCI Israel ETF) and SPY (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust) is uncertain.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 27, 2023 | 6:31 pm

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The White House's Kirby stated that U.S. military operations in Syria and Iraq are aimed at disrupting and preventing future attacks. The U.S. is not interested in conflict with Iran, according to Reuters.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 27, 2023 | 6:22 pm