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Technology
No, Google hasn't gotten rid of passwords
Technology
Google hasn't gotten rid of passwords
Google is now offering passkeys as an optional alternative to passwords. A spokesperson said there is no timeline for when passwords will be officially phased out.
Weather
Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car
Research shows extra tinting can reduce the interior temperature by up to a few degrees.
Travel
Yes, the U.S. uses electronic passports and you might already have one
A VERIFY reader was confused about a TikTok that said e-passports would be available on March 31, but that was about Jamaica. The U.S. has had them since 2007.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
Toilet waste goes into a holding tank on the plane. It’s impossible for the tanks to be dumped mid-flight because the valves are located outside the plane.
Technology
No, chemtrails are not real
The chemtrails conspiracy theory has been shared online widely, including by Kylie Jenner. Contrails are behind planes - not chemtrails.
Science
Was the SpaceX explosion a success or a failure? A little of both
Elon Musk’s private aerospace company hoped its Starship rocket could reach orbit, but didn't expect it to.
Social Media
Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real
Many Facebook users received a notification about a class-action settlement. It’s real. Here’s how to know if you qualify for a cash payment.
Technology
Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real
Facebook users in the U.S. may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a 2023 class-action lawsuit settlement. Here’s how to submit a claim form.
Technology
Google hasn't gotten rid of passwords
Google is now offering passkeys as an optional alternative to passwords. A spokesperson said there is no timeline for when passwords will be officially phased out.
Weather
Yes, tinted car windows do reduce heat inside of the car
Research shows extra tinting can reduce the interior temperature by up to a few degrees.
Travel
Yes, the U.S. uses electronic passports and you might already have one
A VERIFY reader was confused about a TikTok that said e-passports would be available on March 31, but that was about Jamaica. The U.S. has had them since 2007.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
If you get a strange phone call from someone who sounds just like a family member, a scammer could be using “voice cloning” to deceive you.
Scams
Yes, scammers are using artificial intelligence to impersonate people you know
Scammers can impersonate family members or other people you know on the phone by using artificial intelligence (AI) voice cloning technology.
Money
Yes, tap-to-pay is less vulnerable to credit card skimming than swiping or inserting
Using contactless methods protects you from scams that steal your information when swiping or inserting your credit card.
Travel
No, toilet waste is not dumped from planes mid-flight
Toilet waste goes into a holding tank on the plane. It’s impossible for the tanks to be dumped mid-flight because the valves are located outside the plane.
Technology
No, chemtrails are not real
The chemtrails conspiracy theory has been shared online widely, including by Kylie Jenner. Contrails are behind planes - not chemtrails.
Science
Was the SpaceX explosion a success or a failure? A little of both
Elon Musk’s private aerospace company hoped its Starship rocket could reach orbit, but didn't expect it to.
Social Media
Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real
Many Facebook users received a notification about a class-action settlement. It’s real. Here’s how to know if you qualify for a cash payment.
Technology
Yes, the Facebook user data privacy class-action settlement is real
Facebook users in the U.S. may be eligible to receive a cash payment from a 2023 class-action lawsuit settlement. Here’s how to submit a claim form.
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