Report: Apple Mixed-Reality Headset to Feature Iris Scanning for Authentication and Payments

Apple’s mixed-reality headset will feature iris scanning to authenticate payments and log into accounts, setting itself apart from Meta’s new Quest Pro headset, according to a paywalled report from The Information. Concept render based on purported leaked information by Ian Zelbo Two individuals, who apparently helped develop Apple’s headset, told The Information that users will…

Your Comcast Xfinity internet might be getting a speed boost

Speeds are going up for many plans. | Image: Comcast Comcast is upgrading internet speeds for more than 20 million Xfinity customers, the company announced Monday. The changes, which will affect “most of our customers” across the country, according to a statement from Bill Connors, president of Xfinity for Comcast Cable, roll out beginning this…

A passenger who is suing a cruise company over its handling of COVID-19 says it was ‘probably very stupid’ of her to believe the vessel was free of the virus

The cruise took place in March 2020. James D. Morgan / Contributor / Getty Images Susan Karpik is suing a cruise company and operator over their handling of COVID-19 on board a ship. She said it was “probably very stupid” of her to believe the ship was free of the virus when she boarded. Karpik…