August 21, 2025

Why Won’t Apple Sell a Standalone Touch ID Sensor?

Adam Noah1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

As much as I appreciate Apple’s attention to design and security, there’s one glaring hole in their product lineup that drives me nuts: the lack of a standalone Touch ID sensor. If you want to use Touch ID on a Mac, Apple locks you into buying their own Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. And while…

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The Long Road to Connecticut’s Digital Driver’s License

Adam Noah1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

Why Is Connecticut’s Digital Driver’s License Taking So Long? A 2025 Update Imagine ditching your physical driver’s license and simply tapping your phone or Apple Watch at TSA checkpoints. That’s the vision Connecticut promised back in 2021—but nearly four years later, many are wondering: what’s taking so long? What Was Announced & When What’s the…

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