Vocal passwords have been around for centuries. The use of passwords is so popular that they have made their way into the digital world through text-based passwords. Tech innovators have been looking for a while to find something other than passwords that will protect online accounts. It's not that passwords themselves aren't safe, for many of you it's inconvenient even with technology such as 2-factor authentication and password managers. Companies like Microsoft, Google, and Apple are increasingly turning to 'passkeys' which they hope people will use instead of passwords. Here's what you need to know.