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A tiny magnetic cube, sold for just $55, is turning the battle against phone addiction on its head by using NFC to lock out the apps we love most. In this deep dive we explore how Brick’s positive reinforcement model outperforms traditional screen‑time limits, what it means for productivity, and why the tech community is paying attention.

Apple’s new Digital ID feature brings passport data into Wallet, promising frictionless identity checks at hundreds of TSA checkpoints across the U.S. But beneath the sleek UX lies a bigger story about NFC e-passports, on-device biometrics, and who will control the future of digital identity. For developers and tech leaders, this is both a template—and a warning—for how citizen-scale ID systems will be built.

Apple has quietly turned the U.S. passport into a cryptographic anchor for a new Digital ID in Wallet, now rolling out nationwide. Beyond convenience at TSA, this move sketches an ecosystem where identity becomes an API—raising big opportunities for developers and serious questions for regulators and rivals.

Modern iOS and Android devices can share Wi‑Fi access in seconds—no sticky notes, no shouted passwords, and far fewer security disasters. Behind this simple UX is a quiet but important evolution in how we model trust, identity, and access on consumer networks.

When diagnosed with diabetes, Software Freedom Conservancy's Bradley Kühn refused proprietary glucose monitoring software on principle—discovering an open-source alternative that not only protected his rights but delivered superior analytics. This clash reveals critical tensions between patient agency, corporate control, and the life-saving potential of FOSS in healthcare tech.

Apple will soon enable U.S. travelers to store passport-based digital IDs in Apple Wallet for TSA checkpoint use, addressing Real ID enforcement urgency. The move expands Wallet's role beyond payments into a verified identity platform, now supporting transit passes, car keys, and hotel access globally.