Google Wants to Replace All Your Passwords with a Ring
The world's largest search engine is now experimenting with jewelry that would eliminate the need to remember dozens of passwords.
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Authentication System Would Use the Body to Secure Guns and Gadgets
With Microchip’s BodyCom technology, the human body is the medium for short-range authentication.
A Photo Service That Understands the Contents of Your Images
Everpix organizes photos after analyzing them with software that can detect things such as animals, outdoor scenes, and people.
Facebook Gets More Visual to Keep Its Users Engaged
The social network is adapting to the popularity of image sharing and mobile devices.
Will Anyone Create a Killer App for Google Glass?
The hype around Google’s new wearable computers might not translate into a big market for apps for a while.
Micro 3-D Printer Creates Tiny Structures in Seconds
Faster printing could see the technology move from research labs to industry.
Clues Suggest Malware Is Moving from PCs to Mobile Devices
Researchers report signs that moneymaking malware common on PCs is being adapted to mobile phones and tablets.
Unmasked, but Unfazed—Chinese Hacking Group Is Still Active
An exposé of its methods and technology may not have deterred a group targeting U.S. corporate secrets.
Ubuntu Off to a Promising Start on Smartphones
An early version of Ubuntu’s touch-centric OS looks smartly designed and worth watching as it develops.
Mozilla’s Mobile Firefox OS Raises Security Questions
Firefox’s new Web-centric OS will let users run apps from the Web, raising concerns over how to stop malicious software.
