One of the scariest things that can happen to us in these modern times is to find ourselves suddenly without our smartphone. It was there a minute ago and now it is gone, and the first thoughts through our head include: what did I have stored on there? We can replace a piece of hardware, but the information stored inside it can be revealing and damaging: access to your email? … [Read more...] about Lookout Theft Alerts Offer Some Consolation if Your Phone is Stolen
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Unlock Your Phone Just By Picking It Up Using NFC
We've all heard a thing or two about NFC (near-field communication) --but Adafruit has come up with one of the most clever and convenient uses for the technology: unlocking your device just by picking it up! When you think about how many times a day you swipe or tap in your password, the appeal is impossible to ignore. The way it works is simple: keep an NFC tag close by … [Read more...] about Unlock Your Phone Just By Picking It Up Using NFC