CNETAnalysis: Apple could be about to ditch the passcode unlocking mechanism in favour of a new image recognition tool, according to a patent filing made last week. The proposed “Image-based Authentication System” would show the image of a random contact on the homescreen and ask users to identify his or her name from a list of possibilities. If the user correctly identifies the image (or images) correctly, then they will be granted access to the device. The system may be exployed to unlock iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad , or Apple’s line of iMac and MacBook computers Break from tradition Traditionally, Apple has employed the 4-digit passcode as a method of unlocking iOS devices, while user-selected passwords grant access to Mac computers. However, Apple has been actively brainstorming for an alternative, with a range of patent filings in the last couple of years. Facial recognition (like Android’s Face Unlock feature), a two-step slide to unlock system and fingerprint scanning have all been mentioned in recent patents. Posted by: Maryum
CNews Karachi. July 05: A Pakistani Scientist in Britain has invented a new chemical for processing plastic (polythene) bags which has the quality of dissolution after its use in 105 days.A manufacturing unit for these plastic bags was being set up in Turkey while interest has been shown in the setting up of a big unit and manufacturing firm’s head quarter in Karachi which will be used to supply such dissolvable polythene bags to Asian countries. The Director of UK based firm Bio Plast Biodegradable Plastics GL Punn while leading a 15 member delegation called on EDO Municipal Services City Government Masood Alam. The Executive Director of Bio Plast Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Awan and M. Sultan Mehmood Awan was also present on this occasion. The Director of Bio Plast informed the EDO Municipal Services about the characteristics of new chemical. He said that the firm was going to set up its first plant in Turkey which will be operative in next two months. The delegation also praised the vi