Google Starts Leave Passwords for Android

Google and Fast Identity Online Alliance have launched the FIDO2 certification for Android at Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona, ​​Spain. This means that Android devices simply use fingerprints or security keys as passwords.

As reported on the Cnet page, this security key can be run on Android versions 7 and higher, most of which are on the market. Actually, the fingerprint facility for security locks as passwords is already available in several applications on Android, especially for banking and other financial services. This change opens a security feature for Android that allows to log in without a password on the browser and operating system mobile applications.

Previous passwords were created in the digital world to allow access to accounts that manage finance, social life and more. The problem is, passwords are very vulnerable to hacking and are used for irresponsible things.

Passwords are even more ineffective if used for many accounts. A sophisticated computer can now easily track complicated passwords even within hours by entering every possible combination.

Exhibited at MWC 2019, Microsoft HoloLens 2 is priced at Rp.49 million

Microsoft created the latest device, HoloLens 2. The device is priced at USD3,500 or approximately Rp.49 million, dubbed 'mixed reality' by Microsoft, where users can see the real world with the insertion of digital objects.

Reported by Cnet, Monday (02/25/2019), imagine an arrow pointing at you when you walk, or repair instructions float on the engine when you repair. That is mixed reality, promised by Microsoft.

Microsoft, the software giant indeed became a pioneer in the world of augmented reality when they debuted with their first headset in 2015. At that time, the device was priced at USD 5,000, then rival devices appeared like Magic Leap for USD 2,295.

With this price, MR headsets are more expensive than VR technology currently on the market. For example, Oculus Rift Facebook is priced at USD349, HTC Vive with USD499 and Sony PlayStation VR with USD299. You have to buy a computer or PlayStation 4 to support this VR device.

Microsoft continues to design better headsets as part of its drive into the world of AR. The company says HoloLens is still not ready for home users. Instead, Microsoft focuses on companies and the military.

At MWC Barcelona, ​​the company also introduced this sophisticated device.

Super Fast, 5G Modem Qualcomm Can Download Up to 7 Gbps

Even before 5G phones appeared on the market, Qualcomm had twice released a 5G modem. Modem named Snapdragon X55 5G has download speeds of up to 7 Gbps.

In a press release released on Tuesday (02/19/2019) ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019, Qualcomm Inc. announced the second generation 5G New Radio modem.

Snapdragon X55 is a 7 nanometer chip component capable of operating in 2G technology up to 5G. This chip supports the 5G NR mmWave technology in the radio wave spectrum at that 6 GHz.

The top download speed of Qualcomm's latest 5G modem reaches 6 Gbps with upload speeds of 3 Gbps peaks on 5G networks. On LTE or 4G networks, download speed and upload Snapdragon X55 is 2 Gbps. Qualcomm also ensures that their 5G modems can operate with TDD and FDD technology.

"We believe our 5G platform will accelerate the momentum of the commercialization of 5G technology and will be a major component in the 5G launch in 2019," Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon said.

Qualcomm added that Snapdragon X55 is designed for all types of mobile devices including premium smart phones, mobile hotspot devices, mobile PCs, laptops, tablets, VR / AR devices, and automotive.