Traveling is always a slight production, so when something comes along that can ease the burden on planning even just a little, most folks jump to it. However, not every solution truly addresses the ...

In September 2025, UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced that a digital ID system would be implemented by the government to tackle undocumented migration. Much like confirming identity when using ...

The Apple Wallet has been digitizing our travel experience for years. We can tap our iPhones and Apple Watches to pay for our cab to the airport and our snacks at Hudson News. It has replaced boarding ...

Those traveling for Thanksgiving may notice a small change at the airports — the use of virtual IDs at Transporation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. Apple has launched a new way for users ...

It's now possible to use your digital ID at about 250 airports in the United States, which should, theoretically, get you through checkpoints faster. If you're not familiar, digital IDs are a new form ...

It's now possible to add your passport or state-issued ID as a digital ID on your phone through apps like Google Wallet or Samsung Wallet on Android, and Apple Wallet on iPhones. That simplifies ...

The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 following the 9/11 attacks, set federal security standards for state-issued IDs such as driver’s licenses. In Texas, REAL ID–compliant cards are marked with ...

Experts have warned that the government’s incoming digital IDs could be a target for phone thieves, holding information that could allow them to impersonate you or open a bank account in your name.