Biometrics – the use of human anatomy for verification of one’s identity – is swiftly becoming a commonplace means for accessing digital accounts in lieu of typed passwords. Some of the top proponents for biometric authentication is Jameeka Green Aaron, Okta Senior Director of Identity Experience. Aaron believes passwords are on their way out, and… Continue reading Biometrics? Bring it on: why Okta’s Jameeka Green Aaron wants passwords to go away
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Musk says X’s ‘block’ feature is going away
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has recently announced that the company will be discontinuing the feature known as “block” from its products. The “block” feature was designed to provide extra security for its users with regards to their online interactions and data. The decision to remove the “block” feature has been met… Continue reading Musk says X’s ‘block’ feature is going away
Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay
Canon printers have recently caused a stir amongst consumers for their lack of ability to scan without ink. Though Canon has managed to get away with selling these printers without any repercussions, HP may end up paying for the same mistake. Canon has been selling their printers with a firmware update that prevents users from… Continue reading Canon is getting away with printers that won’t scan sans ink — but HP might pay
WhatsApp may soon let you lock your chats away in a biometric vault
Recent reports have revealed that WhatsApp may soon offer a new security feature to protect your privacy. It appears that the app may be developing a biometric vault to store and protect your chats, ensuring that nosy friends or family cannot gain access to them. Biometric technology, such as facial recognition, allows a user to… Continue reading WhatsApp may soon let you lock your chats away in a biometric vault
Microsoft’s Bing AI Chatbot is actually tempting users away from Google
As competition between the two tech giants continues to grow, Microsoft’s Bing AI chatbot is gradually beginning to steal Google’s thunder. Launched in 2016, Bing’s AI chatbot “Chant Bot” has had immense success in tempting users away from Google, thanks to its ability to understand natural language and provide intuitive answers to user queries. Recent… Continue reading Microsoft’s Bing AI Chatbot is actually tempting users away from Google
Today’s the last day to switch away from Twitter’s SMS 2FA method
Today marks the last day for Twitter users to switch away from their current SMS two-factor authentication (2FA) method for additional security of their accounts. In November, Twitter took the precautionary measure of replacing SMS-based 2FA with an alternative, more secure authentication protocol. The company believed that greater account security was necessary as SMS messaging… Continue reading Today’s the last day to switch away from Twitter’s SMS 2FA method
Apple, please don’t take all of the buttons away
Since their introduction in 2007, the iPhone has revolutionised the public perception of the smartphone. For many, Apple’s product has solidified its place as the leader in consumer electronics and many of us rely on the iconic device to keep us connected with our friends, family, and the rest of the world. But as Apple… Continue reading Apple, please don’t take all of the buttons away
Spotify’s new feature keeps Peppa Pig away from your heavy metal playlist
Spotify has rolled out a new feature that will save you from playing the Peppa Pig songs to your metalhead friends – Content Blocking. Content Blocking allows users to block content from specific artists or genres from appearing in their playlists or recommendations. Spotify says the feature was created in response to the overwhelming popularity… Continue reading Spotify’s new feature keeps Peppa Pig away from your heavy metal playlist
With Nvidia Eye Contact, you’ll never look away from a camera again
These days, video conferencing and telepresence are essential parts of our lives, and it’s becoming increasingly important for all of us to be seen clearly and effectively on camera. But many of us don’t feel comfortable looking directly into a camera when conversing with others. Now, leading technology company Nvidia is set to revolutionize how… Continue reading With Nvidia Eye Contact, you’ll never look away from a camera again
Watch Four Planets Spin Around a Star 130 Million Light-Years Away
The cosmos are full of surprises, and some of the most spectacular sights can only be seen with the most powerful telescopes. Recently, scientists have observed a unique phenomenon involving four planets orbiting a star 130 million light-years away. The star, called HD106906, is located in the constellation of Crux, also known as the Southern… Continue reading Watch Four Planets Spin Around a Star 130 Million Light-Years Away