Crosshub Wants Voice Checks to Secure Payments
When we met at an in-person presentation in Seoul, Crosshub made a simple argument: an approval code can show that somebody entered a code, but it cannot necessarily prove who approved a payment, or whether that person understood what they were authorizing. Its answer is V-Pay , a proposed voice-based step-up check for payments. Voice interfaces are spreading into cars, smart glasses, kiosks, and were expecting a new wave of AI assistants. The interesting part of Crosshubs pitch is not that it wants people to pay by voice. It wants voice to serve as a transaction-specific confirmation layer to increase security. We previously covered Crosshubs B-Pay , the companys effort to combine IDBlock identity verification with cross-border payments. The company now frames V-Pay and Smart ID as extensions of that larger identity-and-payment infrastructure. Crosshubs IDBlock/B-Pay work also won a CES 2026 Best of Innovation award in FinTech. V-Pay is not meant to be another Siri-like assistant that hears a command and executes it. Instead, Crosshub says the service would generate a one-time phrase that includes the payment context. The user reads it aloud; the system checks the phrase and compares voice characteristics with enrolled voice features. A risk engine would also consider context such as an unusual amount, device, or location. We are not thinking about Siri as our competitor what we want to do is expand with Siri, not compete with them. (Crosshub representative) A $5 coffee purchase made every Monday afternoon is a very different event from a sudden $4,000 luxury purchase on another continent. Card issuers already use many signals to flag this kind of anomaly. Crosshubs pitch is to add a spoken confirmation at the moment when the existing system decides that one more check is warranted. When I asked where the innovation sits, the team emphasized identity verification rather than merely detecting an unusual payment. Crosshub says V-Pay can compare speech patterns such as frequency, intonation, and pronunciation. Its material also says the system is designed to avoid storing raw voice recordings. The companys strong idea is the dynamic phrase . A transaction-specific prompt should make a basic replay attack less useful because an old recording will not match the next purchase. However, the deepfake problem is real. NIST guidance for remote biometric checks calls for presentation-attack detection, tested performance, and controls that help establish that the biometric sample came from a genuine sensor; it also notes that such measures do not address every forged-media scenario. NIST SP 800-63A Well see how Crosshubs technology fares against deepfakes as more testing and certifications happen. Until then, readers should view the product as an interesting and promising security design. The company says its MVP is complete and that it plans to pursue proof-of-concept work with financial institutions and payment providers. A second, more unusual business angle: Crosshub is exploring spoken advertising : a brand or promotion could become part of the phrase a user needs to repeat. At the presentation, the team described this as optional rather than mandatory. It is not difficult for me to see the huge potential appeal for advertisers if users are asked to say a brand name immediately before a purchase. Smart ID is the other half of Crosshubs current presentation. This one targets universities single-sign-on (SSO), where access rights, academic records, dormitories, libraries, attendance systems, and campus payments often sit in different databases. Crosshub wants a mobile credential to become a single front door for those services. The company says it has MOUs for digital student ID adoption with the University of Danangs University of Science and Education, Vietnam National University Hanoi, and Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Its proposed system would connect campus access and administration with local payment services, while it describes broader Vietnam, ASEAN, smart-building, and smart-city expansion as plans rather than current deployments. Crosshubs solutions page lists the three university MOUs. The value is straightforward: students forget plastic cards, graduate and lose access to records, and repeatedly authenticate themselves across separate systems. A well-run digital ID can reduce that friction. Crosshubs own interview made clear, however, that Smart ID remains under development and that it is meant more for convenience than absolute high-security. Someone could loan their phones to give another person access to the library, just like loaning a passcard. Crosshub Wants Voice Checks to Secure Payments , original content from Ubergizmo . Read our Copyrights and terms of use .
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Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information . Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn, closer to October or November, making this week's announcement unusually early, falling just before the anticipated arrival of new iPhone models. The Information says that the AI-driven boom in Mac Studio and Mac mini sales is behind the early launch. Apple noticeably promoted the ability to link multiple Mac Studios together into a single, more capable system for running large frontier AI models, a feature aimed at business and developer customers rather than everyday consumers. Apple highlighted the Mac mini and Mac Studio's shift toward business buyers in June, with a Business at the Park event involving executives from major companies Ford, Disney, and Anthropic. The Mac mini was said to be the darling of the event. Even so, enterprise's rush toward powerful desktop Macs more broadly took Apple by surprise. The company reportedly did not possess an engineering team dedicated to business customers or staff focused on developer relations, and lacked an enterprise AI strategy. Businesses that approached Apple asking to buy access to the company's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure were reportedly turned down. Apple is instead leaning on partners such as WebAI and Mount Thor, which provide AI tools and execution environments built on Apple hardware. A surge in demand for Mac hardware to run AI models has coincided with the global memory shortage, leaving many Mac mini and Mac Studio configurations out of stock for months. Some enterprise customers are reportedly turning to other hardware such as Nvidia's DGX Spark, a compact AI desktop launched late last year in a form factor similar to the Mac mini's, as Apple's own high end configurations remain difficult to get hold of. Related Roundups: Mac Studio , Mac mini Tag: The Information Buyer's Guide: Mac Studio (Buy Now) , Mac Mini (Buy Now) Related Forums: Mac Studio , Mac mini This article, Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman today further outlined what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 set to be unveiled on September 9 . While it was initially rumored that Touch ID may be coming to the Apple Watch this year, Gurman reiterated that he does not expect the Series 12 or Ultra 4 to have any major design changes compared to the current Series 11 and Ultra 3 models. Gurman does expect a ceramic case option to return for the Apple Watch Series 12. Today, he revealed that Apple has tested both white and dark gray ceramic case options, like those offered for the highest-end Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. Another sketchy rumor claimed that the Series 12 would have a band with an embedded health sensor , but Gurman did not mention that. Instead, he expects more ordinary changes, including faster performance and improvements to health and fitness tracking. The Series 11 and Ultra 3 both have the same S10 chip that was used in the Series 10 and Ultra 2, so the S11 chip or newer should provide the first Apple Watch performance improvements in multiple years. One new feature in testing allows the heart-rate sensor on the Apple Watch to continuously collect data throughout the day, he said. In his newsletter, he added that Apple is also working on revamping its Health and Fitness apps to show more wellness-related metrics in a similar fashion to increasingly popular app offerings from Whoop and Oura. An Apple Watch SE 4 is not expected this year. A ig redesign is in the works for the Apple Watch, but he said they are unlikely to arrive for another year or two. Even further ahead, he previously said that Apple continues to develop a blood sugar detection feature with a goal of releasing it by 2030. Related Roundups: Apple Watch 11 , Apple Watch Ultra 3 Tag: Mark Gurman Buyer's Guide: Apple Watch (Don't Buy) , Apple Watch Ultra (Don't Buy) Related Forum: Apple Watch This article, New Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 Features Revealed first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested
Apple has internally prototyped, tested, and considered launching an Apple Pencil for the upcoming foldable iPhone, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . However, he said it is unlikely that the accessory will be released. In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the Apple Pencil tested for the foldable iPhone is stubbier than the versions for iPads. He said the Apple Pencil for the foldable iPhone was designed to magnetically attach and charge on the side of the device. Steve Jobs famously mocked smartphone styluses when he unveiled the original iPhone in 2007. Apple is expected to unveil the foldable iPhone during its September 9 event , and it has been rumored that the device will be named iPhone Ultra . Tags: Apple Pencil , iPhone Ultra , Mark Gurman Related Forum: iPad Accessories This article, Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra Was Tested first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October
In his newsletter today, Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman reiterated that AirPods 5 will be released as early as this September , alongside the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, a foldable iPhone, the Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Apple is holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. He also reiterated that he expects an iPad mini with an OLED display and other new features to launch by the end of October. Related Roundups: AirPods 4 , iPad mini , iPhone 18 Pro Tags: Mark Gurman , OLED Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Caution) , iPad Mini (Don't Buy) Related Forums: AirPods , iPad This article, Beyond iPhone 18 Pro: AirPods 5 in September, iPad Mini With OLED Display in October first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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Update 8/30: Ankers 45W Nano Smart Display charger is now back down at the $26 Amazon low as part of the Labor Day sale. Ankers official Amazon storefront is now serving up loads of deals as part of the now live Amazon Labor Day sale, with several popular chargers returning to the same prices we saw during Prime Day. That includes the latest 45W Nano Smart Display charger at $25.99 shipped in all four colors, matching its Prime Day all-time low and delivering a solid 35% discount from the usual $40 price. You can also grab the same charger directly from Anker for $30 , but Amazon is clearly the better buy right now at $4 less. The current $25.99 offer is the best single-unit price weve tracked for this model to date, outside of a brief two-pack deal that worked out to $25 apiece.
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Nepal LGBTQ+ community holds vigil for flash flood victims in Kathmandu
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National Sports Day : Sports are lifes most honest teacher: LG Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 29: The playing field never lies. On National Sports Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid tribute to Major Dhyan Chand, describing the hockey wizard as one of India's deepest and most enduring symbols whose brilliance compelled the world to pause and acknowledge the country's immense sporting talent. In his address at the National Sports Day function, the Lieutenant Governor observed that every stroke of Major Dhyan Chand's hockey stick symbolised discipline, dedication, and willpower. He emphasised that sports are not merely about medals but about cultivating resilience, unity, and the spirit of nation-building. Sport is life's most honest teacher. The playing field never lies; rather, it tells you precisely where you stand today and what you must do to become better tomorrow. There are no shortcuts in sports. Even on the hockey turf, there is no place for excuses. There is only hard work, opportunity, and a test of your character, he said. Sports cultivate the fundamental strength of nation-building that society needs. Sports produce young people who know how to fall and then rise again to hoist the flag of victory. Sports nurture the spirit and sentiment that teach us to believe in shared triumph, he added. Highlighting the role of youth, Sinha said that sports give wings to dreams. He expressed confidence in the young athletes of Jammu and Kashmir, noting that they represent the bright future of India. He envisioned a future where every Gram Panchayat harnesses the power of sports, where academies in small towns nurture talent, and where farmers' daughters receive the same scientific training as athletes in Centres of Excellence in big cities. The Lieutenant Governor also underlined the importance of sports science, management, and technical expertise in universities and institutions, which would produce trainers, physiotherapists, and managers for the future. He expressed hope that Jammu and Kashmir would not only participate in international sporting events but also host them, showcasing its talent to the world. It is a resolve filled with infinite possibilities. Our achievements in sports over the past six years prove that if young people are prepared for sports with dedication, the region will create an entire era of champions, he said. Calling upon youth to contribute to building Viksit Bharat 2047, the Lieutenant Governor stressed that champions are forged through discipline and effort, not shortcuts. He urged corporate houses to support athletes at the stage of talent recognition, rather than only after they win medals. He emphasised the collective responsibility of society, coaches, support staff, and parents in shaping champions. The Lieutenant Governor outlined three duties for youth, calling them to lead by example, compete with dignity, accept defeat gracefully, and inspire future generations. He asked the youth to use the unity of sports to transcend differences of language and faith. He called upon youth to give back to society by guiding and mentoring the next generation, repaying the community that supports every athlete. He commended the youth for their participation in the Drug-Free Campaign, setting an example for the nation. He reiterated that development is not measured by GDP alone but by the health, energy, and confidence of citizens. A healthy India is a fearless India. A sporting India is a confident India. And a confident India is an invincible India. Major Dhyan Chand gave the entire world one message: to find your goal. That must be our message today as well. Whatever field we stand in whether it is the field of sports, science, or public service we must identify our goal, move towards it, and achieve it together, the Lieutenant Governor said. On the occasion, the Lieutenant Governor administered the National Sports Day pledge and felicitated the top-performing sportspersons of the 69th National School Games. MoUs were also exchanged between the Directorate of Youth Services and Sports, J&K, and Abhinav Bindra Foundation, Dani Sports Foundation and Common Services Centres, for promotion of sports in the Union Territory. The event was attended by senior officials, representatives of sports foundations, sportspersons and youth in large numbers at Shalimar Campus, SKUAST Kashmir.
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Good morning and welcome to Best of 9to5Toys Weekly Labor Day edition. This weekend its all about the now live Amazon Labor Day sale with thousands of deals AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, Apples latest AirTag 2 is sitting at its best price ever ($20 each), and we have have the first deals on the brand new M6 Mac mini. The Amazon Anker Labor Day sale is now live from just $12 , we have a bunch of LEGO Star Wars sets from $12 , and a whole bunch more below.
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Guwahati, August 29: Retired Gauhati University professor Dipali Sarkar and her husband Manash Ghosh have gone missing in flood-hit Nepal while on a pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar, sparking concern among family, colleagues, and the academic community. Sarkar, who served in the Department of Physics at Gauhati University, was traveling with her husband as part of... The post Assam: Retired Gauhati University Professor And Husband Missing In Nepal Floods During Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrimage first appeared on Northeast Today .
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Mac Mini Pre-Orders What's the deal? Take up to $29 off Mac mini pre-orders Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $19 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $879.99 $29 OFF M6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $1,069.99 $29 OFF M5 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,669.99 Amazon this week introduced the first cash discounts on Apple's brand new Mac mini, with discounts including two of the M6 models as well as the M5 Pro model. All of these deals are pre-order discounts on the 2026 Mac mini, which officially launches on September 22. Amazon Labor Day Sale What's the deal? Save on popular accessories at Amazon Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $100 OFF Sonos Ace Headphones for $299.00 $200 OFF Sonos Arc Ultra Soundbar for $899.00 $350 OFF Samsung 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 for $1,249.99 There's a big accessory sale happening on Amazon this week, with the year's best prices on Anker chargers, Samsung monitors, Sonos audio products, and much more. AirTag 2 What's the deal? Take up to $19 off AirTag 2 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $5 OFF AirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $24.00 $19 OFF AirTag 2 (4-Pack) for $79.99 Apple's AirTag 2 is on sale for $79.99 this week on Amazon, down from $99.00. This deal is on the 4-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's a new record low price for the accessory, beating the previous low by about $9. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find in 2026? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2 first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Welcome to 9to5Toys Electrified Weekly the best place to find all of this weeks best deals and new releases to electrify your life and protect Mother Nature. The Amazon Labor Day Sale event is officially in full swing, and outside of those deals, weve got a notable collection of firsts in this weeks roundup of Green Deals. To start, Heybike launched its latest Titan Moto-Inspired Full Suspension e-bike with two battery configurations starting from $1,399 , as well as gave our readers an exclusive chance to score its upgraded 1,000W Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at a new $749 low . We also got launch deals for Jackerys new 1,024Wh HomePower 1000 Plus V2 Portable Power Station and bundles starting from $619 , which coincides with the brands Member Event Sale . Theres plenty more waiting for you down below!
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Complete the vibe: Official 8BitDo Forza Horizon 6 Xbox Controller Charging Dock hits $31 low
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Apple TV has raised prices four times in four years: How much are viewers paying now?
$14.99: New monthly price of Apple TV in the US $119: New annual subscription price Nearly 3x : How much the monthly price has risen since Apple TV launched in 2019 Apple TV has raised its subscription price for the fourth time in four years, taking the monthly cost in the US to $14.99, up from $12.99. The latest $2 increase took effect on Friday (28) for new subscribers, while existing customers will receive about a month's notice before the higher price applies to their next billing cycle. The annual subscription has also increased from $99 to $119. The latest increase means Apple TV now costs roughly three times its original monthly price. When the streaming service launched in 2019, it cost just $4.99 a month. The price rose to $6.99 in 2022, $9.99 in 2023, $12.99 in 2025 and now $14.99 in 2026. That makes the latest increase more than just another $2 added to a monthly bill. It marks a significant shift for a service that entered the streaming market with a deliberately low price designed to attract viewers. Apple's latest move comes as streaming companies across the industry continue to raise prices. Netflix, YouTube Premium and Peacock have all increased prices, while other services have also moved towards higher subscription fees. The trend reflects an industry that is increasingly focused on generating more revenue from existing viewers rather than simply attracting new subscribers. Apple TV has also expanded considerably since its launch. Its catalogue now includes high-profile series and films, while the service has added live sports such as Formula 1, Major League Soccer and Friday Night Baseball in the US. The company has also reported strong viewing figures. Apple said during its fiscal third-quarter earnings call that Apple TV reached an all-time high for viewership in June. That gives Apple a stronger argument for charging more, even as the price continues to climb. What does the new price mean for subscribers? At $14.99 a month, a subscriber paying monthly would spend almost $180 over a year, compared with $119 for the new annual plan. The annual option therefore offers a substantial saving for people who intend to keep the service throughout the year. Apple is also increasing the price of its Apple One Individual bundle from $19.95 to $21.95 a month. The bundle includes Apple TV alongside services such as Apple Music, Apple Arcade and iCloud storage. Apple TV remains cheaper than some rival premium streaming services, and it does not currently offer an ad-supported tier. But repeated price increases are changing how consumers may view the service. At launch, $4.99 made Apple TV an inexpensive addition to a collection of streaming subscriptions. At $14.99, viewers may be more likely to consider whether they watch enough content to justify keeping it year-round. For Apple, that creates a new challenge: raising prices can increase revenue per subscriber, but the company must make sure viewers do not decide that another subscription has become too expensive to keep.
Pretty Metroidvanias, free Bomberman-style chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
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Stranded Indian pilgrims return to Nepal via Zhangmu after Tibet floods
Stranded Indian pilgrims return to Nepal via Zhangmu after Tibet floods
Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet return to Nepal through alternate border crossing
Following catastrophic flash floods that devastated the Gyirong border post, Indian pilgrims stranded in Tibet are making their way back to Nepal through a different route. The travelers were in the midst of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra when disaster struck. Fortunately, the Chinese government has initiated comprehensive relief operations, with the iconic Kailash Mountain and Mansarovar Lake remaining safe from the flood's impact.
FSSAI orders sale ban on Everest, LG Compounded Hing over quality violations
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100 Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Nepal floods rescued, sent home from Bihar
Maharashtra pilgrims stranded in Nepal floods rescued sent home from Bihar
How to Use AI to Summarise WhatsApp Chats: A Step-by-Step Guide
WhatsApp lets users generate individual and group chat summaries for unread messages using Meta AI. Chat summaries allow you to catch up with long message threads, which you might have missed because you were working or driving. This saves a lot of time as it eliminates the need for you to individually check all groups and individual chat windows. Apart from this, WhatsApp group chats can have multiple people messaging at the same time. Hence, an AI-generated conversation summary will help you immediately get the context of the recent messages in fewer words. WhatsApp chat summaries also help you prioritise better.
How to Run a Chatbot on Your Own Computer
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Most Reliable Printers for Small Businesses to Buy in India From HP, Brother and More
Business owners across the world, regardless of their location, size, and scale, have to frequently print, scan, and copy documents. Currently, enterprises are moving towards digitising most of their workflows. However, the physical paper documents have retained their importance. Small businesses in India, especially, have to rely on physical documents, whether they want to keep physical records of invoices, bills, regulatory compliance, or printing pamphlets for marketing purposes. Owning a printer offers great convenience to small business owners and allows them to save costs, as they do not have to pay a local printing shop in their vicinity.
