Tag: smartphone
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Your Eyes are Your New Password with Windows Hello
The eyes have it… access to your phone, computer or tablet, that is. Well, maybe not necessarily right now – but, sooner than you might expect, they could do. And that’s largely down to the introduction of Windows Hello, which enables users of Windows 10 devices to log into them simply by looking at them.…
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Unlock Your Next Phone Just by Looking at It!
At the moment, you probably unlock your smartphone by quickly tapping in a passcode or placing your finger on a sensor. However, in the not-too-distant future, you might be doing it by looking at the phone and… actually, that’s it. Yes, just looking at it! That’s thanks to more and more phone makers integrating iris-scanning…
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Practical iPhone and iPad Features for Overcoming Poor Vision
When spending time out and about, it can be difficult not to spot people wielding iPhones and iPads – whether they are using them to simply check train times at the railway station, get some work done at a cafe, play a quick game, or something else entirely. Furthermore, thanks to a range of accessibility…
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Could Night Shift Boost the Eye Health of iPhone Users?
Earlier this year, Apple gave iPhone and iPad users a big treat in the form of Night Shift, a new software feature which should, by reducing the blue light emitted by the device’s display, encourage better sleep. It appears to have scientific backing, but there’s another question that has been comparatively overlooked: could Night Shift also…
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Useful and Free Mobile Apps for Improving Your Eyesight
Believe it or not, you don’t actually have to wait until your next appointment with the optician to learn how good your eyesight is. In fact, the answers you seek could be available from the smartphone or tablet that you use every day. Here are a few apps that you could use for checking and,…
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Google Glass – Hot or Not!
Google glass is being tested by a wide range of people, such as Doctors, Hikers, Teachers, DJ’s and even Zookeepers. At the moment the design looks like a prop for a science fiction movie, however they are looking into implementing the technology on designer glasses. The idea of the Google Glass is to wear it…