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HOUSTON — The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles has released updated identification requirements that all dealers must follow when processing initial vehicle registrations and renewals. The notice ...

The TSA has proposed an $18 fee for travelers who arrive at airport security without a REAL ID or valid passport. The REAL ID requirement, which went into effect in May 2025, mandates compliant ...

Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to ...

Illinois residents will be able to show their drivers licenses and State IDs from their Apple Wallet. Residents will be able to show ID in person, online, and in apps at certain businesses and ...

As various countries continue to crack down on online safety, Roblox has confirmed that it's rolling out a new age verification system for players who want to use the in-game chat feature. The system ...

Roblox is in a tight spot. After years of reports involving child predators on Roblox, the company faces pressure from the public and government to clean up its platform. The company's solution, ...

Apple joined Google this week in allowing travelers to add their passports to their cellphone “wallets.” As the holiday travel season nears, here’s what you need to know. By Claire Fahy As Americans ...

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, Apple announced the launch of its new Digital ID Jordan Greene is Society and Culture writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...

Apple has officially launched the highly-anticipated new Digital ID feature in Apple Wallet. The feature was first announced at WWDC and is now rolling out to everyone in the United States. Apple’s ...

Stephanie Watel is a writer for DualShockers. She has over three years of experience writing about all things video games, from news to lists to in-depth guides in a variety of genres. Her strongest ...

President Donald Trump has revived one of the most bizarre false claims from his first presidency and his 2024 campaign: an assertion that Americans are required to show identification to buy ...