Andrew CoutsMay 3, 2023
NEW: Google today rolled out passkeys—the industry-wide tech that will replace passwords—to all accounts. It’s a big step toward replacing passwords, which are often insecure, altogether, @lhn reports (tip @Techmeme and @TechDesk) https://www.wired.com/story/google-passkey-password-replacement/
Google Is Rolling Out Passkeys, the Password-Killing Tech, to All Accounts

The tech industry’s transition to passkeys gets its first massive boost with the launch of the alternative login scheme for Google’s billions of users.

WIRED
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@couts I’ve used a password manager for many years, so i presume i’m not the prime target for this. But I struggle to wrap my head around passkeys conceptually.

Are they tied to a single account/ecosystem? Do they require biometric verification? How is this maintained across diverse platforms?

For me to begin embracing this I would need a well-backed and open sourced system to interface with passkeys. I will not use Apple, Google, Facebook, etc. implementations.

May 3, 2023 at 1:21pmWeb
Show threadAndrew CoutsMay 3, 2023
@fiveEyedBeast They're definitely a bit tricky to explain, but they're tied to both device and account, so you'll have different passkeys for the same account depending on what device you're using. It's a protocol, so it's not tied to any one company. Also, password managers are going to support passkeys soon, once there's wider rollout. (You'll prob see that feature arrive soon with Google's announcement today.)
Show threadPolitical JanitorMay 3, 2023
@couts That’s good! I’m gonna keep an eye out for BitWarden’s support - but as long as they function on Linux, Apple, and other niche environments (like streaming apps on tv) then I would happily embrace!