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Games & Commerce

Nintendo to end Google, Apple login for Nintendo accounts from Jan. 26, 2027

Nintendo will stop supporting Google and Apple login for Nintendo accounts from Jan. 26, 2027. It notified users via its support page and advised existing users to set a password or passkey in advance. After the change, users will not be able to sign in with Google or Apple, and new accounts will not be able to choose them as a login method. A My Nintendo Platinum Points mission tied to linking a Google account will also end.

AI & Enterprise

Passkey technology raises concerns over user control, experts warn

Passkeys, a next-generation login method positioned as a replacement for passwords, could over time limit users\' choice of devices and software, raising concerns that security tools may be used to control users. A blogger cited by Japan\'s Gigazine pointed to attestation, which can verify the maker and type of the authentication device, as a potential mechanism for restricting access. Others countered that such limits are not widespread and cannot be imposed retroactively.

Crypto

Breez adds support to receive stablecoins from over 30 networks, auto converts to bitcoin

Blockchain firm Breez has added a stablecoin receiving feature to its Breez SDK, allowing apps built on the SDK to accept USDT and USDC sent from more than 30 networks using only a bitcoin balance. The SDK generates a deposit address and shows the net amount, while Flashnet processes the conversion in the background. Funds are deposited as bitcoin into a non-custodial wallet, with an option to receive a dollar balance.