Coverage dated May 2, 2023 to May 3, 2023

Google starts offering no-password log in feature

Headline from FOX Business, on the newest of 2 developments

Individuals with Google Accounts can log in sans a password thanks the the Alphabet-owned company adding passkeys as an option. The passkeys can be implemented for personal accounts.

FOX Business's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Google supporting passkeys for password-free login

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Google starts offering no-password log in feature

    Headline from FOX Business ·

Reports & sources

19 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNET

    Google's New Passkey Login Helps You Break Free of Passwords (opens CNET)

    Published

    CNET's feed description

    Apple, Google, Microsoft and others designed passkeys to be as easy to use as passwords but much more secure. And they stop phishing attacks.

  2. Howtogeek

    Google Accounts Can Now Use Passkeys Instead of Passwords (opens Howtogeek)

    Published

    Howtogeek's feed description

    Google, Apple, Microsoft, and other companies have been building Passkeys as a replacement for passwords, but support is still limited. That’s changing in a big way today, as you can now use them with Google accounts.

  3. ZDNet

    Google now lets you sign in with a passkey instead of a password (opens ZDNet)

    Published

    ZDNet's feed description

    Now you can sign into your Google account using a fingerprint, a facial scan, or a PIN, eliminating the need to remember or use a password.

  4. BGR

    I just enabled Gmail passkeys, and I’m never going back to passwords (opens BGR)

    Published

    BGR's feed description

    Ahead of World Password Day, Google has announced support for passkeys on Google Accounts. Here's what you need to know.

  5. Engadget

    Google rolls out support for passkeys across its services (opens Engadget)

    Published

    Engadget's feed description

    When you check the security settings of your Google account, you will now find a new section marked "Passkeys.".

  6. NBC New York

    Hate Passwords? You're in Luck – Google Is Sidelining Them (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys.” Here is what to know about the new login method.

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    Hate passwords? You’re in luck - Google is sidelining them (opens WTOP Washington DC)

    Published

    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys” as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.

  8. Voice of America

    Hate Passwords? You're in Luck — Google Is Sidelining Them (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Company is adding 'passkeys' as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services

  9. CBS News

    Google supporting passkeys for password-free login (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Google account holders can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to their accounts. Google says passkeys are safer than passwords and resistant to phishing.

  10. FOX Business

    Google starts offering no-password log in feature (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Individuals with Google Accounts can log in sans a password thanks the the Alphabet-owned company adding passkeys as an option. The passkeys can be implemented for personal accounts.

  11. Anchorage Daily News

    Google takes step toward getting rid of passwords, rolls out passkeys for account sign-in (opens Anchorage Daily News)

    Published

    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    Google has taken a big step toward making passwords an afterthought by adding “passkeys” as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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