Roger Cheng of CNET Magazine writes: Fingerprint readers could finally do away with passwords.
DigitFreak: Google explained the fingerprint scanner security mechanism on Nexus 6P during the Reddit AMA session.
Google says software encryption is secure and there are few advantage over hardware encryption to it. They also claimed that fingerprint data stored on the device in trustzone area of memory, which never leaves the device. It is pretty neat.
CBC
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing an audio reading device to be worn on the index finger of people whose vision is impaired, giving them affordable and immediate access to printed words.
The so-called FingerReader, a prototype produced by a 3D printer, fits like a ring on the user's finger, equipped with a small camera that scans text. A synthesized voice reads words aloud, quickly translating books, restaurant menus and other needed materials for daily living, especially away from home or office.
