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Telecommunications & Media
After Touch ID and Face ID, \'Ear ID\' emerges as earbuds read heartbeats for authentication
Chinese researchers have proposed a new biometric authentication technology that unlocks devices by identifying a user’s unique heartbeat pattern through earbuds. The team named the method AccLock and said it could extend Touch ID and Face ID into an “Ear ID” concept. It uses accelerometers commonly built into earbuds rather than dedicated heart-rate sensors, and could work across various wireless earbuds. The technology remains at the research stage.
AI & Enterprise
OpenAI AI hardware to launch in second half of 2026, setting up clash with Apple AirPods
OpenAI is developing an AI-based device similar to Apple AirPods and aims to launch it in the second half of 2026, TechCrunch reported. OpenAI executive Chris Lehane said the company is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year. Asian supply chains say OpenAI is targeting shipments of 40 million to 50 million units in 2026.
Games & Commerce
Shift Up gives all staff 5 million won and Apple devices
Shift Up provided all employees with 5 million won in encouragement money and high-priced Apple devices, including AirPods Max and Apple Watch, at a company event, industry sources said. The reward follows strong market performance from Goddess of Victory: Nikke and console title Stellar Blade. The company has posted high operating profit margins since its founding and has continued cash and in-kind rewards, including phones, game consoles and prepaid cards.