How to Turn On Passkeys (iPhone, Android, and Chrome)
Passkeys replace passwords with a quick Face ID, fingerprint, or device PIN. They’re phishing-resistant and easier to use across phones and computers. Below are clear steps to enable them on iPhone, Android, and Chrome, plus backup tips. (We only link to safe category and search pages on ReadGlobe.)
Open Settings → tap your name → iCloud → ensure Keychain is On.
In Safari or an app that supports passkeys, choose Create a passkey when prompted during sign-up or when converting your account security.
Authenticate with Face ID/Touch ID. Your passkey is saved to iCloud Keychain and syncs to your Apple devices signed into the same Apple ID.
Tip: On a Mac with Touch ID and the same Apple ID, your iPhone can approve sign-ins via Bluetooth when the website shows a QR code.
Set up passkeys on Android
Requirements: Android 9+ with recent Google Play services; use Google Password Manager or your preferred FIDO-compatible manager.
Open Settings → Google → Manage your Google Account → Security → ensure Passkeys and 2-Step Verification are available.
When a site or app offers passkeys, choose Create a passkey and confirm with your screen lock or fingerprint.
Your passkey stores in Google Password Manager (or your chosen compatible manager) and syncs to your signed-in devices.
Use passkeys in Chrome (desktop)
Update Chrome to the latest version.
Go to Settings → Autofill and passwords → Passkeys → ensure it’s enabled.
When signing in to a supported site, choose Use a passkey. Approve with your platform authenticator (Touch ID/Windows Hello) or use your phone as the authenticator via QR code.
Best practices & recovery tips
Keep a second device signed in (e.g., phone + laptop) to avoid lockout.
Turn on device backups (iCloud Keychain / Google Password Manager) so passkeys sync safely.
Keep 2FA on for accounts that still need it; passkeys and 2FA can coexist during migration.
Beware of prompts on unknown websites. Passkeys prevent phishing, but only create them on trusted domains.
If a site doesn’t support passkeys yet, use a strong unique password + 2FA, then convert later when offered.
FAQ
What if I lose my phone?
Sign in on another device that’s already synced to your account (Apple ID or Google account). If you have no second device, follow the account recovery steps for the site or your platform (Apple/Google).
Can I move passkeys to a different password manager?
Many managers now support passkeys. You can export/import where supported, or re-create passkeys on your new manager by visiting each site’s security settings.
Are passkeys safer than passwords?
Yes—passkeys are phishing-resistant and can’t be reused across sites. They use public-key cryptography and never reveal a shared secret to the website.
November 27, 2025 — A massive outage affecting several global cloud providers temporarily disrupted banking, logistics, and news services across North America, Europe, and Asia. While systems are mostly restored, governments have launched joint investigations into what experts call “the most synchronized disruption since 2021.”
What happened
The outage, first detected early Thursday UTC, brought down sections of financial networks, airline check-in systems, and smaller media websites. Analysts say the failure originated from a compromised content delivery network node affecting multiple cloud ecosystems simultaneously.
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are coordinating responses. No group has claimed responsibility, but preliminary forensics point to a “coordinated vulnerability exploit” in shared infrastructure software.
Governments on alert
Officials in Washington, Brussels, and New Delhi have called emergency briefings with major cloud providers. A European Commission spokesperson described the event as a “wake-up call for digital sovereignty,” while the U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed a “cross-sector review” is underway.
Cybersecurity experts say this may accelerate international standards for shared cloud infrastructure. “The outage shows the need for better segmentation and transparency among hyperscale providers,” noted analyst Priya Sharma of GlobalTech Watch.
Industry reaction
Cloud providers have not publicly disclosed the root cause, but early indicators suggest a vulnerability in network authentication protocols. Multiple firms are testing emergency failovers and redundancy layers to prevent recurrence.
Shares of leading providers dipped briefly on global exchanges before recovering by midday. Cyber-insurers report a temporary spike in inquiries from enterprise clients seeking downtime coverage.
What’s next
Investigations may take weeks, but the incident has already reignited calls for a global cybersecurity framework. A United Nations working group on digital stability is expected to issue new recommendations by year-end.
India’s Mars Mission Update: What’s Next for Mangalyaan 2
Image: Mars Orbiter Mission model via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
New Delhi, November 27, 2025 — India’s space agency ISRO is advancing plans for Mangalyaan 2, its follow-up Mars orbiter, after confirming the full completion and data archiving of the first Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) earlier this year.
Background: From Mangalyaan 1 to a new phase
Launched in 2013, Mangalyaan 1 made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars orbit and the first in the world to do so on its maiden attempt. It operated for over seven years—far beyond its six-month design—before losing contact in 2022.
The mission returned valuable atmospheric data and high-resolution imagery of Mars’ surface, establishing India’s credibility in low-cost planetary exploration.
ISRO’s next step: Mangalyaan 2
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) says Mangalyaan 2 will focus on long-term observation, improved instruments, and possibly deployable sensors for surface mapping. Design reviews are ongoing at ISRO’s UR Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru.
Mission Type: Mars Orbiter (Phase 2)
Objective: Study Martian atmosphere, climate, and magnetic field
Planned Window: Late 2026–early 2027
Partners: Internal ISRO teams with possible ESA data collaboration
Unlike Mangalyaan 1, the second orbiter will use a higher-resolution camera and a new onboard AI system for adaptive imaging—automatically adjusting exposure and timing for atmospheric events.
Why it matters
India’s continued Mars presence strengthens its position in deep-space science alongside missions from NASA, ESA, and China. It also supports global interest in future human Mars missions by refining cost-efficient orbital strategies.
Official word from ISRO
In a brief statement, ISRO’s chairperson S. Somanath said: “Our Mars Orbiter legacy continues. We’re now focusing on a more autonomous spacecraft and sustained data return from Mars orbit.”
Test alerts may have their own toggle on both iPhone and Android. Turning off test alerts does not affect real emergency warnings. Availability varies by carrier and country.
How to re-enable alerts (recommended)
Return to your device’s alert settings (same paths above).
Switch Extreme and Severe alerts back on first.
Re-enable AMBER and Public Safety alerts as needed.
Reminder: Some jurisdictions require certain alerts to remain on. When in doubt, follow local guidance.
FAQ
Is it legal to turn off emergency alerts in my country?
Regulations vary. In many places you can disable some categories, but not all. Check carrier and government guidance before changing settings.
Do alerts bypass silent mode?
Often yes—some alerts play a unique tone that can override silent or Do Not Disturb. If offered, you can turn off the “Override DND” option instead of disabling alerts.
What if I can’t find the menu on my Android?
Use the Settings search for “Emergency alerts” or open the Messages app → menu → Emergency alerts on some phones.
TL;DR —
Brazil has floated a bold new climate finance mechanism ahead of COP30 in Belém, urging wealthy nations to substantially increase predictable funding for adaptation and loss-and-damage. The idea is energizing developing countries while several G7 members signal caution.
Announced in Brasília, the plan — described as a “Fair Transition Fund 2030” — envisions a structured increase in climate finance linked to economic capacity. High-income countries would make formula-based annual contributions to a pooled fund administered through the UN system and regional development banks.
Brazil, as COP30 host, frames the fund to prioritize adaptation and loss-and-damage in vulnerable regions, with transparent disbursement, regional windows, and independent oversight. The goal: predictable, multi-year flows rather than ad-hoc pledges.
Why It Matters
The debate over climate finance has long centered on a shortfall against the $100 billion per year benchmark. A rules-based, capacity-linked mechanism could shift the conversation from one-off announcements to delivery and impact.
Policy analysts say a predictable framework would help countries plan resilient infrastructure, insure against climate shocks, and crowd-in private investment — especially if paired with debt relief tools and concessional lending.
Global Reactions
🇮🇳 India signaled broad support for a more predictable, needs-driven system.
🇪🇺 The EU is engaging on feasibility and governance details, with attention to accountability.
🇺🇸 The United States has emphasized flexibility and national circumstances in any binding structure.
🌍 Major NGOs welcomed the renewed focus on adaptation and loss-and-damage delivery.
Online, COP30-related discussion is intensifying as Belém prepares for a high-stakes agenda focused not just on targets, but on how resources flow to frontline communities.
Next Steps Before COP30
Negotiators are convening informal and technical consultations to narrow options on governance, eligibility, and monitoring. Observers expect a compromise draft to emerge before the opening plenary, clarifying funding pathways and oversight.
If momentum holds, finance architecture could become a central storyline of COP30 — with knock-on effects for adaptation pipelines, early-warning systems, and just-transition programs through 2030.
Cyber Monday Backlash: Shoppers Question Whether the Deals Are Real
November 27, 2025
After a decade of Cyber Monday hype, online shoppers are beginning to push back. Viral Reddit threads and TikTok videos are exposing how many “doorbuster” prices are actually year-round discounts in disguise, prompting what analysts are calling the first real backlash to the e-commerce holiday.
The illusion of the deal
Price-tracking tools such as CamelCamelCamel and Keepa show that up to 62% of listed Cyber Monday prices match or exceed prices from earlier this month. In other words, the big red banners may not mean what they used to.
Why shoppers are fed up
Recycled discounts: Same items, same prices, new “limited time” labels.
Algorithmic scarcity: Websites use countdown timers to simulate demand.
Psychological fatigue: After a month of sales noise, buyers crave authenticity.
What experts suggest
Financial coaches recommend treating Cyber Monday like a clearance event, not a guarantee of lowest prices. The real bargains, they say, appear when retailers clear stock after December 10th.
As consumer awareness spreads, 2025 could mark the year Cyber Monday began to lose its shine—and shoppers began to take back control of their carts.
A new wave of synthetic voice leaks has ignited global outrage after AI-generated replicas of several A-list celebrities and musicians began circulating on streaming and social media platforms. The unauthorized clips—indistinguishable from real speech—were traced to an open-source voice cloning project reportedly exploited by anonymous developers.
The incident reignites urgent questions about consent, copyright, and compensation in the age of generative audio. Industry groups are now calling for stricter AI regulation and verified watermarking for digital voices.
Why this matters
Consent gap: Most affected celebrities were unaware of the cloning.
Creative control: Studios fear revenue loss and reputational risk.
Ethical void: No unified global standard yet exists for AI-generated voices.
What happens next
Entertainment law experts predict a surge of lawsuits and legislative hearings across the U.S., U.K., and EU in the coming weeks. Some artists have already begun digitally watermarking their real voices to prove authenticity.
As AI voice synthesis becomes more accessible, the scandal underscores a growing truth: in the future of sound, authenticity will be an algorithmic battle.
Image: AI brain network illustration — Wikimedia Commons
TL;DR: ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude are racing to become the world’s go-to AI. ChatGPT leads in speed and creativity, Gemini dominates in visual reasoning, and Claude impresses with logic and context.
In 2025, the race for AI dominance has intensified. OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude now shape how hundreds of millions of people search, write, and learn. They’ve moved beyond chat — each aims to be a personal assistant, researcher, and creative partner in one.
The competition isn’t about one feature anymore — it’s about who best understands human intent and context.
Key Differences
ChatGPT (OpenAI): Fastest at generating fluent, creative text. Strong at summarization, storytelling, and coding.
Gemini (Google): Multimodal powerhouse — handles images, video, and live search with fluidity. Integrates directly into Google Workspace.
Claude (Anthropic): Excels at accuracy and long-context reasoning. Its tone feels more human and less robotic in professional contexts.
Each brand has tuned its model to reflect its philosophy: OpenAI pushes versatility, Google leans on data, and Anthropic prioritizes safety and nuance.
Image: The global AI race intensifies — Wikimedia Commons
Who Wins?
It depends on what you value. For creative work and conversation, ChatGPT still feels most intuitive. For analysis and complex reasoning, Claude delivers deeper insights. And for visual or hybrid tasks, Gemini’s integration with Google tools is unmatched.
Ultimately, users are the winners. AI rivalry drives rapid innovation — and more free, capable tools for everyone.
FAQ
Is one AI safer than the others?
Claude emphasizes safety and transparency. Gemini has strict filters tied to Google policies, and ChatGPT balances openness with guardrails.
Can they talk to each other?
Not yet directly — though APIs and third-party tools can connect them for combined workflows.
Which AI should I use right now?
ChatGPT for writing and coding, Gemini for visuals and search, Claude for logic and long documents. Many users switch between them daily.
TL;DR: AI can now fake any voice, face, or moment. The rise of deepfakes means “seeing is believing” no longer applies—but awareness and verification can restore trust.
Deepfakes use machine learning to map one person’s face, voice, or gestures onto another’s. Originally an experiment in computer vision, they’ve exploded into mainstream culture—appearing in political ads, celebrity clips, and even fake customer service calls. In 2025, synthetic media detection systems struggle to keep up with new models releasing weekly.
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Why it matters
Trust erosion: Video evidence—once the gold standard—can now be questioned or fabricated.
Political risk: Deepfakes spread disinformation faster than fact-checkers can respond.
Personal harm: Individuals face identity misuse, reputation damage, and blackmail through manipulated content.
How to spot fakes
Human eyes can catch what algorithms miss. Experts suggest these simple checks:
Look closely at the eyes and mouth. Blinks and lip-sync often lag behind speech.
Check reflections and lighting. Mismatched shadows are telltale signs.
Verify the source. Reverse-search the video thumbnail or image.
Watch for emotion mismatch. Deepfakes often struggle with natural expressions.
What’s next
Researchers are building watermark systems and authenticity protocols for digital content. Governments are drafting “synthetic media” laws requiring clear labels on AI-generated imagery. But in the near term, media literacy—recognizing how easily truth can be manufactured—remains the strongest defense.
Takeaway: Don’t panic. Verify before sharing. Trust your skepticism as much as your eyes.
FAQ
Can AI detect deepfakes?
Yes, but detection tools lag behind creation tools. Accuracy drops as AI models evolve. Expect a continuous arms race between fake and filter.
Will watermarks fix this?
Partially. Standardized watermarks help trace origins, but bad actors can strip or modify them. Awareness still matters most.
TL;DR: Social media apps are engineered to hijack attention. Dopamine hits from short videos and notifications make phones feel impossible to put down—but attention can be rebuilt.
Every swipe, like, and view triggers a quick hit of dopamine—the brain’s reward chemical. Apps like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts learned that unpredictable rewards (the next funny clip or notification) keep people scrolling far longer than they intend to. It’s the same loop used in slot machines.
