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ipod shuffle
Confirmed: Your iPod Shuffle Earbuds Need Proprietary Chip to Function
We followed up on iLounge and BBGadgets' finds this weekend about rumors that the iPod Shuffle has an authentication chip in its headphone controller in order to work with the new control scheme. It does. Updated More »
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By Jason Chen
Comment by OMG! Ponies!: Somewhere in the EU, a bureaucrat is drafting an antitrust complaint to send to Cupertino. 27 Responses | Other threads
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world of warcraft
World of Warcraft Getting a Hardware Authenticator Tool
The hacking and account stealing has gotten so bad on World of Warcraft that Blizzard has decided to release a hardware authenticator to make sure when you log in, you're actually not some dude in China who looks like me. (Unless you are.) The authenticator costs $6.50, and will spit out a six-digit code—much like the Paypal security key—that you enter into your account when you log in. You can use that one authenticator to any number of accounts, so if your whole family plays, you'll only have to pay once. [Blizzard via Wow Insider - Photo of Consumerist's Popken]
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By Jason ChenComment by xfer_rdy: What a crock of crap !!!! This idea is worse than copy protection on digital music. But what do you... more » | Other threads
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software
Internet Explorer 7 Marketshare Lagging, WGA Check Going Away
Despite the fact that IE7 ships with every copy of Vista and is a free download for every Windows XP user, the browser only has a marketshare of 20-27 percent. Contrast that with Firefox's 17% share, according to one site, and things are looking dour for Microsoft. So what do they do? No, not improve the browser. They remove the WGA check on the download, which previously required users to have a legit copy of Windows XP before installing. Is this going to dramatically increase usage? We'll see. [Ars Technica]
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By Jason ChenComment by jspec1594: internet explorer sucks on firefox's dick all day go firefox more » | Other threads
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written up
Dynahand Software Complicates Logins Without Adding Security
Almost every website you visit these days lets you create an account of some sort to personalize your experience. Remembering all those username/password combos can get tedious and lead to weak, reused passwords that jeopardize your security. Enter Dynahand, a new form of online authentication that requires you to identify your own handwriting from a group instead of typing in a password. But is it worth it? I don't buy it. More » -
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UPEK Eikon Fingerprint Reader Hands-On (It Works With Firefox!)
It's been a while since we last found a fingerprint reader we really liked. The previous champion—the lovely Cylon-red Microsoft Fingerprint Reader—was demoted to just Windows login duty (and eventually abandoned altogether) because of its lack of Firefox support. The Eikon? It supports Firefox. That's just one of the reasons why this Upek Digital Privacy Manager USB Fingerprint Reader shines.
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Comment by Sam_Zebian: I bought this a little while ago, and now I can't get it to work in firefox 3 (the extension... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Pen-One Fingerprint Pen Steals Your Identity
What's the point of a pen that can take your signature when you sign? Imagine your credit card being stolen, but if the person who's signing gets their fingerprint taken when they sign, you'll have a record of who the thief was. A stupid example for sure, but there are other, more important uses for the device. Some that take advantage of its authentication features: More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Skeptical_Geezer: Or one could just have a inkpad and imprint a thumbrint NEXT to the signature! more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Snappy Face Recognizer For Computer Authentication
Because fingerprint readers are so 2003, the Snappy Face Recognizer uses your unique natural handsomeness as a password to log into your computer. The 1.3 megapixel camera snaps a few shots of you to compare to whenever you try and authenticate on your machine. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by W.T. Hellzatt: No way do I want this! I sit down all set to do some furious blogging or insightful WoW... more » | Other threads
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peripherals
Jiris Iris Scanner
Are fingerprint readers old hat for you now? Try the Jiris JCP1000 from Jiristech, which uses your iris as authentication. Program in your eye—either one is fine, unless you're a pirate—and the Jiris will pick up your eye signature in a second. The included software also encrypts and decrypts your files. More » -
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