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Residents can now add their passports to the Wallet and present them as ID.
What you need to know
Residents in the U.K. will get access to add their passports as a digital ID on their Google Wallets.
This will help residents expedite their identification process, which requires them to prove their age and identity safely and securely.
Google is partnering with Rail Delivery Group, which will offer train travellers the opportunity to use their digital ID for select Railcards.
Additionally, Google says it’s exploring opportunities with the U.K.’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology to help verify users’ identities for alcohol purchases and other purposes.
Google announced in a press release today (April 29) that it is expanding the Digital ID access viaGoogle Walletto the residents in the U.K. They are joining several states in the U.S., where residents can save their driver’s licenses and state IDs inGoogle Wallet.
Residents will soon be able to create digital ID passes with their U.K. passports and securely and conveniently store them inGoogle Wallet. This move makes it seamless for people to verify their identity just with a tap of a button on their phones, rather than pulling out their physical IDs each time.
To start, Google says it is partnering with the U.K.’s Rail Delivery Group, offering train travellers the opportunity to use their digital ID while travelling. However, it is important to note that these digital IDs are not a replacement for the original physical ones. Furthermore, U.K. residents cannot use digital IDs at airports for travel.
Additionally, Google states that it is also exploring certification with the U.K.’s Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology, which could enable residents to use their digital IDs for alcohol purchases and other purposes.
Adding your U.K. passport toGoogle Walletis super easy. All you need to do is open the app, tap“Add to Wallet,“pick“ID,“and follow the steps. The process is likely very similar toadding a U.S. passport to Google Wallet.
The app will prompt you to take photos of both sides of your ID and record a quick selfie video for verification. In a few minutes, you’ll receive a notification that your digital ID is ready to use. Once it’s set up, you can access it just like you do other payment cards.
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That said, Google is bringing an additional layer of protection when it comes to keeping data private. It has integrated a software called Zero Knowledge Proof (ZKP) technology into Google Wallet. This ensures that the website or apps you use to verify your identity cannot be traced back to you with the help of your information.
This technology works in tandem with the Google Wallet, allowing users to verify their identity and age simultaneously in apps like Bumble. Google says this is to “help foster a safer, more secure environment for everyone.” The tech giant will also open-source their integration of ZKP technology to other wallets and online services in the future.
Google is expanding its digital IDs access to Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia, which will soon be able toadd government-issued digital IDs to Google Wallet.
The tech giant is also expanding the eligibility of its digital IDs to other services in Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, and New Mexico. For instance, users will be able to use their mobile IDs at the DMV for improved and streamlined customer experiences.
Residents in the above-mentioned states can use their digital ID pass, created from a U.S. passport, for domestic travel with TSA security at supported airports, even if they do not have a driver’s license or state-issued ID.
Soon, users will also be able to use the digital ID to recover Amazon accounts, access online health services with CVS and MyChart by Epic, verify profiles on platforms like Uber, and more.
Lastly, Google Wallet is being expanded to 50 more countries, where users to view and use digital passes in the app and on theweb, even where tap-to-pay isn’t available yet.
Thankfully, the affected GPU is still thought to be functional.
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Melting RTX 50 issues keep emerging like there’s no tomorrow, and this probably won’t change until Nvidia tightens up the power delivery or revises the design altogether. A user atQuasar Zonereported thermal damage on MSI’s preventiveyellow-tipped 12V-2x6power cables, which were originally meant to simplify cable seating and prevent melting, viaHarukaze. Thankfully, the accompanying RTX 5090 remains unharmed, at least by visually inspecting its power connector.
(Image credit: Aki (Quasar Zone) via Harukaze)
This issue is not newfound, as the 12VHPWR connector hasalso wreaked havocon a handful of last-gen RTX 40 GPUs as well. RTX 50 GPUs draw power through the six 12V terminals on the 12V-2×6 connector, each with a strict current limit of 9.5A. Naturally, GPUs have load-balancing capabilities, but reference RTX 50 models are unable to determine per-pin current measurements, preventing effective load distribution across the pins, and that’s a design choice Nvidia made.
Consequently, a poor connection on some pins forces the entire load through the correctly seated ones.Several reviewershave witnessed this firsthand, with individual pins spiking to more than 150 degrees Celsius.
The affected user owned an MSI RTX 5090 Suprim, which came bundled with MSI’s yellow-tipped 12V-2×6 cables (4x 8-pin to 16-pin), serving as a foolproof visual aid for ensuring proper connector seating. Likewise, power was supplied by an ATX 3.1 compliant 1,300W supply from Superflower, so the PSU wasn’t the source of the problem. Either way, all it took was a small gaming session with the GPU at 400W for the user to discover an entire 12V terminal row on their cable, burnt to a crisp.
Keep in mind, the yellow tip is merely a visual aid, and errors can still go unnoticed, well, until they melt your GPU. It’s impossible to know if there was user error involved or not. According toUNIKO’s Hardware, the materials used in MSI’s yellow-tipped 16-pin to 16-pin (native) cables differ from those in their 4x 8-pin to 16-pin adapter. Regardless, the larger problem is the inherent design of Blackwell GPUs, which cannot seemingly handle power imbalances.
Asus’ Astral works around that by including a series of shunt resistors that alert users if a specific pin is drawing excessive current.Zotac’s safety lightmechanism is also a noteworthy mention, as it prevents your GPU from powering on if the cable isn’t inserted properly. Maybe try building yourown power connector, with per-pin sensing, and a current-overload alarm, as that’s what a Chinese enthusiast apparently did.
A motherboard is one of the most important components to purchase when building a new PC as it’s the foundation for all of your machine’s parts to interact, but it’s far from a one-size-fits-all solution in 2025. There are four motherboard sizes available, each with different strengths and weaknesses, with smaller and larger fiberglass rectangles used for different purposes.
As such, there’s no easy answer for what thebest motherboardcan be, so it’s vitally important to know the four commercially available sizes, rough pricings, and the sockets available for some of the best processors on the market. After all, compatibility is vital in 2025, particularly if you’re eyeing up some of thebest DDR5 RAM,best graphics cards, and otherPCIe 5.0 componentsfor the build.
From Mini-ITX models up to their EATX counterparts, oriccabattery goes into detail about motherboard sizes in 2025, which companies are supporting them, the current-generation sockets, and everything else you need to know so that you can build your new machine with confidence.
There are four motherboard sizes available in 2025 from major manufacturers such as Asus, Gigabyte, and MSI, among others. These areMini-ITX,MicroATX,ATX, andE-ATX. As the naming conventions imply, the two smallest models are the mini-ITX and MicroATX options, which measure 6.7 x 6.7 inches and 9.6 x 9.6 inches, respectively.
The most common motherboard size is ATX, which measures 12 x 9.6 inches. For those that need a little extra headroom for additional components, E-ATX (Extended ATX) offers the largest amount of space with 12 x 13 inches of fiberglass available. As can be evidenced from the motherboard size chart above, there’s quite a dramatic difference in scale between Mini-ITX and MicroATX, with more of a subtle difference when comparing ATX and EATX, generally with the latter having more room on the right-hand side.
In terms of use cases, both Mini-ITX and MicroATX motherboards are favored for small form factor (SFF) work and gaming computers, such as those you may use in a low-profile office setting or a console-sized rig for living room use. As the smaller scales suggest, you can expect fewer PCIe lanes for connecting components (and a more cramped building experience) depending on the PC case you’re using. This also means limited room for some of thebest CPU coolers(and more limited airflow in general), so this is something paramount to consider before you invest.
As a frame of reference, Mini-ITX is around two-thirds the size of an ATX motherboard. Historically, the former was designed for lower power consumption and efficiency when compared to the more common sizes. However, in 2025, some manufacturers have started catering to gamers and power users in this smaller size, though you (typically) will pay a premium in comparison.
Starting out with Mini-ITX motherboards, these models tend to be the more expensive way of building a small form factor (SFF machine) when compared to microATX which is (generally) considered to be a more wallet-friendly option. This is consistent in the prices that you’ll expect to pay between Mini-ITX and microATX, as reflected in today’s popular models from major manufacturers.
Socket AM5 options sell for more of a premium in the Mini-ITX form factor, as can be evidenced by the ASRock A620I Lightning Wi-Fi ($139.99), Gigabyte B850I Aorus Pro ($279.99), MSI MPG B650I Edge WiFi ($299.99) with a rough range of the budget and more premium offerings. In contrast, MicroATX equivalents are (generally) more affordable well under the $200 mark, including the ASRock B650M Pro RS ($139.99), MSI Pro B650M-A Wi-Fi ($159.99), and Gigabyte B850M Gaming X Wi-Fi 6E ($179.99).
Price and size aside, another major difference between Mini-ITX and MicroATX is the number of ports and connections available on the motherboard. Due to its cramped 6.7 x 6.7 inches available, Mini-ITX mobos usually only have a single PCIe x16 slot for the graphics card and up to two M.2 SSD ports. Depending on the manufacturer, there may only be two RAM slots instead of four, and the rear I/O could be more cut down by comparison, resulting in fewer USB ports and other connections.
MicroATX, in contrast, usually features four RAM slots, two PCIe x16 slots, up to four M.2 ports, and vastly more expansive options for its rear I/O, because you’ve got 43% more space on the motherboard. In theory, MicroATX seems to be a superior option (being cheaper and offering more); however, it’s also larger in a way that makes certain small form factor (SFF) builds harder to achieve, being less slick and compact as a result. You should make your choice depending on your use case; do you need more than dual-channel RAM, two M.2 ports, a graphics card slot, and a basic rear I/O? If so, maybe the silicon needs to be larger.
When compared to the two smaller motherboard sizes, ATX and E-ATX variants do not seem as drastically different on the surface. However, the extra space afforded by the 35% more space can be staggering, depending on the hardware you’re planning on using. While ATX motherboards traditionally feature up to four PCIe x16 ports and four RAM slots, E-ATX versions can boost things up to as high as eight PCIe x16 ports with the potential for as much as eight RAM slots (though this is unlikely in 2025 compared to historical examples).
The major drawback of E-ATX motherboards is their higher price tag when compared to ATX offerings, as well as more limited availability. While still supported for today’s current AM5 and LGA 1851 sockets, you’re going to pay a heavy premium for the extra components space on the motherboard itself. Some popular E-ATX options can elipse their ATX counterparts, as can be seen with the pricing of the ASRock X670E Taichi ($449.99) and the MSI MEG X670E ACE ($499.99). In contrast, similar ATX models are much cheaper, like the ASRock X670E Steel Legend ($259.99) and the MSI MAG X670E Tomahawk Wi-Fi ($239.99).
With that said, is the extra real estate worth potentially paying double (or more) when compared to an ATX motherboard? It will ultimately depend on the use case. The power user will get the most out of the larger board space, which can be particularly important if you’re thinking of forging a high-end creation or gaming PC featuring a custom loop in a far larger E-ATX compatible PC case, complete with bleeding-edge components. It all comes back to airflow and the space required; E-ATX will afford you as much room as possible, provided you can stomach the sticker price.
It’s commonly been debated that gamers will not see the benefit of the extra data lanes afforded by an E-ATX motherboard. Instead, those planning a server rig, a deep-learning machine, or something more granular might find the extra slots and connections of vital importance. Do you need more expansion slots? Then E-ATX may be the solution here, otherwise, ATX will satisfy the vast majority of PC users for just about any task imaginable while also being far more affordable and available.
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Which motherboard should you buy?
We’ve outlined the four different motherboard sizes available in 2025, their use cases, price differences, and varying features as they stand right now. Choosing a motherboard is not as cut and dry as you would expect, and that’s why you need to visualize your rig before putting any money down. Consider the chipset of the board for starters. Will you use AMD’s AM4 or AM5 platform? Similarly, will you pay the premium investing in Intel’s latest LGA 1851 socket instead of sticking with the older (and arguably better) LGA 1700 platform that hosted Alder Lake and Raptor Lake?
All four motherboard sizes support the latest and greatest of today’s processor technology, just in different ways. Mini-ITX is pricey as you’re paying extra for the sleek form factor, whereas MicroATX provides a similarly small (but far cheaper) experience that usually does not boast the same features by comparison. ATX is the most widely used and commonly stocked motherboard, but power users may need the added versatility of an E-ATX board if they’re building a server or a dedicated workstation, even if gamers may not feel the added benefit.
Compatibility is the most important factor above all. As such, we recommend dedicated tools such as PCPartPicker when virtually pricing and sizing up a machine; you’ll get to see which motherboards support your chosen CPU, GPU, RAM, M.2 SSD, and other components efficiently, as well as get suggestions for compatible cases. Building a PC the size of aPS5orXbox Series Xmay be an exciting idea, but you may need a Mini-ITX motherboard and SFF components, which can boost the price while making things cramped to build in. The motherboard is the foundation of your whole machine, after all.
A new pollen forecast widget is coming to Pixel Weather
This time of year is a nightmare for people like me. The air is absolutely swarming with pollen, and that’s sending my hayfever into overdrive. Right now I honestly can’t tell whether this is a symptom of a cold-like illness, or if Mother Nature has decided to take out her frustrations on my sinuses.
Thankfully for those of you suffering like me in the U.S.,Googlehas started rolling out a helpful feature to thePixel-exclusive weather app: A pollen tracker (via9to5Google).
The idea is that Pixel Weather will predict how bad the pollen count will be over the next few days. That way you know to prepare yourself with medication or, in more extreme circumstances, seal up your doors and windows and refuse to go outside.
The feature has already been available in multiple regions around the world already, including Germany, Italy, France and the U.K. For that reason I’ve already been using Google’s pollen tracker for the last few weeks.
The Pollen tracker on Pixel has been built to show you pollen levels from 3 different kinds of plants — grass, tree and weeds. The widget shows you current levels for all three plants, with 4 different levels of severity: low, medium, high and “severe”.
Naturally, Google has employed a traffic light color scheme to make that clear at a glance. But you can get more information by tapping the widget and opening up a dedicated “Pollen” information page.
The most important part of the Pollen page is that it has a forecast for all 3 pollen types. Grass and weeds show you levels for the next two days, while the tree pollen page shows you a little further — up to 4 days into the future.
The idea is that you can plan ahead, but that’s not been doing me much good. When the tree pollen has been stuck as either severe or high for the past few weeks, there isn’t much you can do than self-medicate and get on with your day.
Though the fact levels will be dropping to “medium” towards the end of the week gives me some hope that my eye will stop watering all day long.
The pollen widget offers a bit more than just a future pollen forecast. It also shows you what kind of pollen is prominent on any given day, and when that pollen tends to be around.
Right now I can see that today’s tree pollen consists of Oak, Alder, Ash, Birch and Olive. All of them are prevalent during spring time, though Alder, Ash and Birch also apparently pollinate in late winter. So hopefully they’ll be calming down in the next few weeks.
Google also includes various other plants that may produce a cross reaction. According to this, having a reaction to grass pollen also puts you at greater risk of various food allergies, including oranges, tomatoes, peanuts, potatoes and other legumes.
I didn’t know this, and I hope that the AI that put this together is a little more accurate than theAI Overviews in Google Search.
If you’re using a Samsung laptop and rely on Google’s Quick Share for moving files around, get ready for a change. Samsung is taking the reins for the Quick Share experience on its own Windows machines starting May 28, 2025. This move consolidates the file transfer feature under Samsung’s control for its PC and laptop users.
One app to rule them all
This shift means the standalone Quick Share app provided by Google will be phased out on Samsung laptops (and PCs). According to the release notes for the latest Quick Share app update from Google (version 1.0.2180.0), come May 28th next year, attempting to use the Google version on a Samsung laptop will prompt you to install Samsung’s own Quick Share application instead.Google has already updated its app, paving the way for this transition. The application has been renamed from “Quick Share from Google” to simply “Quick Share”, and crucially, compatibility with Samsung’s version has been added.
This move aims to streamline the file-sharing experience for users within the Samsung ecosystem. For a while now, there have been two “Quick Share” experiences floating around: Google’s Nearby Share (which was rebranded to Quick Share early last year) and Samsung’s own Quick Share feature, which predates Google’s widespread adoption of the name. This created some confusion, especially when sharing between Samsung phones, non-Samsung Android devices, and Windows PCs.Google and Samsung announced plans to merge these experiencesback in early 2024, aiming for a unified file-sharing solution similar to Apple’s popular AirDrop feature that works seamlessly between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Other alternatives like Microsoft’s Phone Link also offer ways to bridge phone and PC, but Quick Share focuses specifically on rapid, direct file transfers. This upcoming change on Samsung laptops is the next logical step in that consolidation effort, ensuring Samsung users have a consistent experience managed directly by Samsung across their Galaxy phones and Galaxy Book computers.>>>Replacement battery for Samsung Galaxy Pro S SM-W700 SM-700N SM-W703 708 Handing control over to Samsung for its own laptops makes a lot of sense. It should reduce confusion and hopefully lead to a more integrated and seamless file-sharing process for people invested in Samsung’s hardware. While swapping apps might involve a quick download and potentially getting used to a slightly different interface, having a single, manufacturer-managed Quick Share application on Samsung PCs is ultimately a positive step. It moves towards a less fragmented experience when you just want to send a photo or document from your phone to your laptop quickly, simplifying a common task.
