Ricky Mondello
@rmondello.com
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🏳️⚧ Trans, nonbinary, they/them
😷 Caring, careful
🔑 Passkeys & passwords
🧛🏻♀️ It’s not a phase
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🏳️⚧ Trans, nonbinary, they/them
😷 Caring, careful
🔑 Passkeys & passwords
🧛🏻♀️ It’s not a phase
🦔 Speedrunner
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Ricky Mondello
@rmondello.com
· Nov 7
Authenticate 2025 Keynote | Ricky Mondello, Apple | Get the Most Out of Passkeys
YouTube video by FIDO Alliance
www.youtube.com
I gave an opening keynote at the FIDO Alliance’s “Authenticate” conference a few weeks ago! My goal was to explain, as clearly as I can, why passkeys are important and how we should use them to reduce the harm that passwords cause. [1/2]
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=otOb...
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wastewater surveillance
BREAKING: EPA is launching a study of water contamination that will, for the first time, test for the abortion pills mifepristone and misoprostol. Anti-abortion groups consider it a major win that could pave the way for restrictions. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...
POLITICO Pro: Abortion opponents claim ‘tremendous victory’ as EPA tests water for abortion pills
The new study will test for trace amounts of chemicals, pesticides and drugs — including ones used to induce abortions — in drinking water in multiple cities.
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September 14, 2026 at 2:39 AM
wastewater surveillance
My entire kingdom for out-of-the-box HomeKit-compatible moisture sensors.
September 13, 2026 at 11:13 PM
My entire kingdom for out-of-the-box HomeKit-compatible moisture sensors.
Oh wow.
I know this'll ruffle feathers but I agree with this Food/Water watch analysis. Diverting renewable energy away from fossil phase-out and climate adaptation and towards melting graphics card to power chatbots is the formal end of moral purpose for clean technology.
September 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Oh wow.
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New post on my blog about switching password managers in 2026! It covers:
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
Switching Password Managers in 2026
Important Note: Although I work at Apple in the password management and app/website authentication spaces, in this post I am speaking only for myself, personally. There is no “news” in this post or any kind of “inside scoop”. Please do share this post, but if I see “Apple’s Ricky Mondello” anywhere, I’ll be sad. My [...]
rmondello.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
New post on my blog about switching password managers in 2026! It covers:
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
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leonardo dicaprio just broke up with 9/11
September 11, 2026 at 8:18 PM
leonardo dicaprio just broke up with 9/11
The name "TransUnion" implies a function and reason for being way cooler than is actually the case.
September 9, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The name "TransUnion" implies a function and reason for being way cooler than is actually the case.
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mfw my employer donated to the ballroom fund but I have to hit "i understand" during anti-bribery training.
September 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
mfw my employer donated to the ballroom fund but I have to hit "i understand" during anti-bribery training.
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NO IT JUST FUCKING HIT ME
September 8, 2026 at 2:58 PM
NO IT JUST FUCKING HIT ME
"AI broke the world," is something I've been finding myself saying a lot recently.
September 8, 2026 at 3:38 PM
"AI broke the world," is something I've been finding myself saying a lot recently.
They didn't show the proprietor of the Bombchu Bowling Alley in the trailer. Will they give her legs???
September 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
They didn't show the proprietor of the Bombchu Bowling Alley in the trailer. Will they give her legs???
New post on my blog about switching password managers in 2026! It covers:
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
Switching Password Managers in 2026
Important Note: Although I work at Apple in the password management and app/website authentication spaces, in this post I am speaking only for myself, personally. There is no “news” in this post or any kind of “inside scoop”. Please do share this post, but if I see “Apple’s Ricky Mondello” anywhere, I’ll be sad. My [...]
rmondello.com
September 8, 2026 at 12:53 PM
New post on my blog about switching password managers in 2026! It covers:
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
- why your iPhone or iPad, and not your Mac, might be the place to start your switch
- the recent controversy in password management and some thoughts on values
- and more!
rmondello.com/2026/09/07/s...
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thank you The New York Post for what may be the funniest image of all time
September 6, 2026 at 6:03 PM
thank you The New York Post for what may be the funniest image of all time
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this is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie
September 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
this is the kind of design costume designers make to tell you who are the bad guys in a space movie
The suspect has stalked the victim across the country. Have Eusine this man?
September 5, 2026 at 12:43 PM
The suspect has stalked the victim across the country. Have Eusine this man?
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i love that the internet is full of smart and beautiful gay women
September 4, 2026 at 11:37 PM
i love that the internet is full of smart and beautiful gay women
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You should be allowed to leave work early if the vibes are off
September 3, 2026 at 11:07 PM
You should be allowed to leave work early if the vibes are off
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Does anyone have a read on what the COVID vaccine meta is right now? Like which variant/brand of this fall's vaccines offers the strongest protection?
August 30, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Does anyone have a read on what the COVID vaccine meta is right now? Like which variant/brand of this fall's vaccines offers the strongest protection?
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look, calling law school a different name doesn't change the downsides
August 28, 2026 at 1:26 PM
look, calling law school a different name doesn't change the downsides
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Me taking vacation
#Art: Sisyphus Rests (2022)
#Artist: #TimOBrien (b. 1964)
#ArtMovement/Style: #MagicRealism
Medium: Oil on panel
40.6 x 40.6 cm (16 x 16 in)
#DailyArt #TalkArt #Artsy
#ArtPost #FineArt
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#Artist: #TimOBrien (b. 1964)
#ArtMovement/Style: #MagicRealism
Medium: Oil on panel
40.6 x 40.6 cm (16 x 16 in)
#DailyArt #TalkArt #Artsy
#ArtPost #FineArt
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August 27, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Me taking vacation
We can do better than we did last week.
August 24, 2026 at 12:29 PM
We can do better than we did last week.