We speak with CNET's Ian Sherr about Apple, Google and Microsoft agreeing to adopt a new standard that could eventually do away with passwords once and for all.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/apple-google-microsoft-back-fido-tech-to-dump-passwords-on-websites-and-apps/

Tech columnist Marc Saltman talks to us about smart deadbolts, including the Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadbolt.  More here: https://www.thestar.com/real-estate/2022/08/04/iqs-are-rising-around-the-house-with-smart-gadgets-that-boost-safety-cut-energy-use-and-help-with-clean-up.html

CNET Principal Video Producer Lexy Savvides has compiled a list of her favorite back to school tech gadgets for under $100 on Amazon.  Today, she talks to us about an intentionally lower tech device to help you relax or sleep.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/my-favorite-back-to-school-gadgets-under-100-on-amazon/

CNET Principal Video Producer Lexy Savvides has compiled a list of her favorite back to school tech gadgets for under $100 on Amazon.  Today, she talks to us about noise-cancelling headphones for kids.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/my-favorite-back-to-school-gadgets-under-100-on-amazon/

CNET Principal Video Producer Lexy Savvides has compiled a list of her favorite back to school tech gadgets for under $100 on Amazon.  Today, she talks to us about the Govee Smart Table Lamp.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/my-favorite-back-to-school-gadgets-under-100-on-amazon/

Airbnb announced a major update to its app, including a new feature called Airbnb Categories.

Tech columnist Marc Saltzman talks to us about the free Presence app for iOS and Android.  More here: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/short-cash-7-things-free-163816259.html?src=rss

We talk to CNET's Lisa Eadicicco, who says this is the latest effort by big tech companies to replace our physical wallets with digital ones.  More here: https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/samsung-launches-mobile-wallet-app-to-compete-with-apple-and-google/

Disney+ announced it's raising the price for ad-free viewing to $10.99 a month, a 38% hike.  Customers can continue paying $7.99 a month, but that service will include ads.  

The new show called Ring Nation will feature viral video from Ring doorbell and home security cameras and will be produced by MGM.