Verification

08.29.19

Gadgetry

Juul will require retailers to scan IDs before selling its vapes

It’s the latest attempt to curb teen vaping.

By C. Fisher, 08.29.19

04.19.19

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Internet

Bots have invaded Instagram comments

“We gonna ignore the fact that I’ve GOT A HUGE BOOTY?”

By E. Alvarez, 04.19.19

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04.17.19

T-Mobile and Comcast will label authentic calls to fight spam

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Business

T-Mobile and Comcast will label authentic calls to fight spam

They’re the first to use the STIR/SHAKEN protocol across networks.

By C. Fisher, 04.17.19

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09.05.18

eBay now verifies the authenticity of luxury watch sales

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Internet

eBay now verifies the authenticity of luxury watch sales

You'll know you're getting a Patek, not a potato.

By J. Fingas, 09.05.18

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08.28.18

Instagram displays more info to prove popular accounts are legit

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Internet

Instagram displays more info to prove popular accounts are legit

You can also use apps for two-factor authentication instead of texts.

By J. Fingas, 08.28.18

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08.10.18

Facebook requires Page managers to complete authorization process

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Internet

Facebook requires Page managers to complete authorization process

They'll have to secure their account and confirm their location.

By M. Locklear, 08.10.18

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03.09.18

Twitter may open up verification to everyone

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Internet

Twitter may open up verification to everyone

The company wants its blue checkmark to verify identity, not status.

By M. Locklear, 03.09.18

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01.08.18

Twitter may have resumed verifying users

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Internet

Twitter may have resumed verifying users

At least one account, for author Michael Wolff, got a blue checkmark over the weekend.

By D. Lumb, 01.08.18

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12.31.17

Twitter pulls conspiracist's verified badge after celebrity outrage

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Internet

Twitter pulls conspiracist's verified badge after celebrity outrage

It took Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to get action.

By J. Fingas, 12.31.17

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11.27.17

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Services

Twitter: Suspension of New York Times account was human error

The account was locked for one day over the weekend.

By M. Locklear, 11.27.17

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Verification

Juul will require retailers to scan IDs before selling its vapes

Bots have invaded Instagram comments

T-Mobile and Comcast will label authentic calls to fight spam

eBay now verifies the authenticity of luxury watch sales

Instagram displays more info to prove popular accounts are legit

Facebook requires Page managers to complete authorization process

Twitter may open up verification to everyone

Twitter may have resumed verifying users

Twitter pulls conspiracist's verified badge after celebrity outrage

Twitter: Suspension of New York Times account was human error

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