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New Microsoft
desktop remote
access app
Headphones can carry out
ID checks
Robots for delivery
of goods for customers
Microsoft is developing a new desktop remote access app
that allows theusers toeasily and safelymanage andaccess
their desktops. It is compatible with windows 10. Moreover, the
user names and passwords are no longer required.
The new app is intended to fill passwords and user names gap
through secure blue tooth connection which could not be
hacked. The app is currently being tested and it has not been
yet displayed in the market.
NEC, a Japanese firm, is developing
earphones that can check a wearer›s ID
NEC said that the technology plays a
sound and then checking how it resonates
in the wearer›s ear canal.
This provides a biometric check that
serves as an alternative to a fingerprint
sensor or eye scanner.
NEC said it is intended to make these
products available before the end of 2018.
NEC said its earphones could be used to
complete an ID test in about one second.
NEC also explained that the earphones
need to be fitted with a microphone,
in order to record the waveforms
generated by a short burst of
audio noise as it is reflected
around the eardrum.
It added that the shape and size of
each person›s ears are unique,
as a result the data could be
used to distinguish an
individual.
UK will be the first country to host trials of
self-driving delivery robots using mobile
phones apps and satellite navigation systems.
Starship Technology has obtained the local
authorities approval to launch a robot delivers
goods and groceries to customers.
The six wheeled intelligent robot fitted with 9
cameras transmit pictures to the operators. In
addition to satellite navigation systems. Moreover,
it is designed with less congested streets and zero
emissions. The delivery robot does not knock the
door but instead it sends SMS for receipt of delivery.
It will be launched for under 1£ per shipment
equivalent to $ 1 and 34 cents as Starship said it
is very suitable for such modern technology that
allows you with a simple app to order and pay for
delivery at home.