Explained: software
Daily 9: 2026-10-10 | Agent Payments and Connected Homes
Nine developments in agent payments, lending, browser security, software profiling and connected devices.
Daily 9: 2026-10-09 | Creative AI, Payments and Security
Nine new developments in creative AI, payments, Bitcoin collateral, authentication and spatial audio.
The Daily 9: October 8, 2026 | AI, Payments and Privacy
Nine developments in AI, payments, crypto and device security, with event dates and rollout limits.
What Is End-to-End Encryption? Devices, Keys and Backups
Encryption protects a message between its endpoints.
Authenticator App vs SMS: How the Login Codes Differ
App codes avoid phone-number delivery, but app and SMS codes can both be phished.
What Is a Security Key? How Hardware Keys Stop Phishing
A small device that proves it is you when you sign in, and that a fake login page cannot trick.
Before You Install a Browser Extension, Check These Permissions
Compare an extension's requested access with the task you expect it to perform.
Local-First Apps: What Changes When Your Files Stay on Your Device?
Local-first software keeps a usable copy on your device and synchronizes it with other copies.
What Is a Passkey? How Passkeys Work and How to Set One Up
A passkey lets you sign in with your fingerprint, face or device PIN instead of a password.