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Naver to remove \'digital barriers\' for foreigners with passport verification

Naver is moving to address a key inconvenience for foreign tourists in South Korea: the lack of a domestic phone number for identity verification. The company said it has introduced a passport verification service for users holding passports issued overseas. It said short-term visitors can complete identity checks using only a smartphone and then access O2O services such as place reservations via Naver Map, restaurant orders and easy payments at the same level as locals.

Finance

Cash App unveils wand-like NFC payment tag that works without phone or card

Block\'s Cash App has unveiled a wand-like near-field communication payment tag accessory that allows users to pay by tapping, without a smartphone or card. Priced at $25, the keyring-style product is the first in a planned line of tag-based payment hardware. It works at offline stores that support Visa tap to pay after linking to a Cash App card. Users can lock or reactivate the tag via the app and get instant payment alerts.

Games & Commerce

Which Switch 2 controller to buy: value leader 8BitDo, budget standout Nova Lite

Third-party controllers for Nintendo’s Switch 2 are gaining ground as buyers weigh price and features, an assessment said. TechRadar named 8BitDo’s Pro 3 the best overall option, priced under $60 and offering features such as TMR sticks and 20-hour battery life. Nintendo’s official Switch 2 Pro Controller was cited as a premium benchmark at $89.99 with about 40 hours of battery life. GameSir’s Nova Lite was highlighted as a low-cost pick.