Google buys SlickLogin – uses sound waves, not passwords

There have been many cases of hacking Internet sites due to stolen passwords. What if your way of securely getting inside is by using unique sound waves? This is what SlickLogin is about, and they have just been bought by Google.


Source: SlickLogin

Source: SlickLogin

Presented around September last year, SlickLogin basically adds a new layer of protection for websites (like those related to banking) before successfully logging in to specific accounts.

What it does is it makes the website play a unique and inaudible sound through the computer speakers which the nearby smartphone picks up through its microphone. An app processes the generated sound and sends a signal back to the computer which verifies if the user is indeed authorized to log in.

Google is still keeping silent as to the amount SlickLogin was bought; and as of today, only the latter has announced this acquisition. There’s still no final date on its launch but we’ll keep you updated.

Would you feel safer logging in using this new security measure? Let us know your thoughts on the comment box below.

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Sony Xperia G rumored specs and photo

After Sony released the high-end Xperia Z1 Compact at CES last month, followed by the 6-inch T2 Ultra phablets, rumors are now spreading that the Japanese manufacturer is on its way to introducing their first midrange smartphone of the year called the Xperia G.

sony xperia g

According to the source, the Xperia G’s display size will span 4.8 inches diagonally. There are currently no mentions regarding its screen resolution, but 1280 x 720 is a good bet for a midrange phone.

Below are the leaked specs (although still incomplete) for the Xperia G:

  • 4.8-inch display
  • LTE connectivity
  • 8-megapixel rear camera
  • 8GB built-in memory (with microSD slot)
  • 1GB RAM
  • no IP rating – meaning it has no protection from harmful external factors (water, dust, etc)

The Sony Xperia G will most likely be unveiled at the nearing MWC 2014 in Barcelona. Our team will be there to break the hottest news to you, so stay tuned!

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Google intros ‘relationships’ option in Voice Search

With Google‘s update for Android smartphones, the company has announced that it will be introducing a new feature that lets users voice search a contact by simply saying their relationship to him/her.

For example, one could simply say, “Okay Google, call Dad” or “Okay Google, send a text to my sister,” to skip browsing through the entire phone book.

google voice search

To use this feature, the user must allow the Google app to have access to the user’s contacts and should also update its information under the “Relationship” category of that specific contact whether it’s your brother, sister, mom, etc.

Now, calling loved ones can be done even when you’re cooking, shopping, or simply feeling lazy to dial them up.

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