Today’s Tech Sightings:
Former BlackBerry Execs Create Wireless-Tracking Chip
Developed by Cognitive Systems Corp., the chip, called R10, can pick up and analyze wireless radio signals from various devices, including routers and television remote controls. Built on top of that is Amera, a wireless tracking technology that can sense motion by detecting changes in wireless signals that connect mobile devices to their networks.
Microsoft Revamps Its Navigation Headphones for the Blind
Microsoft is working on experimental headphones to aid the visually impaired as part of the Cities Unlocked initiative – a partnership with UK-based charity Guide Dogs. The headphones use a Bluetooth-connected smartphone to provide users with audio prompts and directional aids.
Singapore Consumers Warned of Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Services
The Association of Banks in Singapore issued a statement advising users of iPhone and Android smartphones to be wary of a malware that targets banking systems. The malware prompts the user to download a malware-infected app, to grant permission to certain apps or update existing apps. Once the device is infected, it then accesses confidential information including credit card data and SMS one-time-passwords, which are then used to authenticate some banking services as well as online transactions to make fraudulent online purchases.
