FIRST AND ONLY BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM THAT CONNECTS WITH NINTENDO DS(TM) or DS Lite Transforms Kids’ Diabetes Experience by Linking Play with Purpose
Bayer Diabetes Care announced the introduction of the DIDGET(TM) blood glucose monitoring system in the United States. The DIDGET meter is unique because it is the only blood glucose meter that connects directly to Nintendo DS(TM) and DS Lite gaming systems to help kids manage a lifelong disease by rewarding them for building consistent testing habits and meeting personalized blood glucose target ranges. Bayer’s DIDGET meter is now available for purchase in the U.S. through CVS.com, Drugstore.com and Walgreens.com. Read the rest of this entry »
IriTech, Inc.announced significant advancements in both operational speed and accuracy, vastly improving on what was already the #1 iris recognition technology in the NIST IREX report.
Matching throughput has been increased up to 160 times faster than what was submitted for the NIST IREX test, easily surpassing the next-best competitors. This speed increase is accompanied by a 90% FNMR improvement on the open-to-the-public BATH test set.
In many biometric identification solutions, when dealing with speed and accuracy, one factor can be improved at the expense of the other. IriTech delivers both advancements at the same time. By jointly improving both performance parameters, IriTech has created a new level of “best value” in iris recognition, ensuring customers achieve the most accurate and efficient solutions possible.
“Iris biometric identification is the most powerful tool available to aid positive identification and offers great value to the national ID systems being constructed around the world,” stated Dr. Kim, President and CEO of IriTech, Inc. “Our advancements will deliver the most accurate identification results at the lowest operational costs, making national ID solutions simultaneously effective and affordable. De-duplication efforts in large populations will especially benefit from these advancements in speed and accuracy.”
Even with a commanding performance lead regarding competitors, IriTech continues to rapidly advance its iris identification technology to ensure its customers receive and maintain optimal operations.
Through continued iris recognition advancement and the recent release of a new family of easy to use high performance, affordable USB 2.0 iris cameras complete with onboard security features, IriTech continues to lead the industry in providing customers with a flexible and modular iris identification capability.
First to feature Rocker Switch Operation and an Extra-Large Display
New Wireless ‘DataLink’ Accessory Includes Mac Compatibility, Enables Cyclists to Upload Workouts to the Web in Seconds
Polar announced the launch of the CS500 – a new cycling computer that is the first in the market to offer rocker switch operation and a sleek, extra-large display screen. The CS500 is also compatible with the wireless Polar Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D., which provides the rider with cycling power, enabling the highest level of professional training. Read the rest of this entry »
Big Chap’s squat cousin
We have the ginormous 22″ Alien, but then we realized, maybe you don’t have that much room on your desk. Maybe you’re stuck in a tiny cubicle that doesn’t allow you to express yourself with such flair and reckless abandon. (Have you considered applying to work here?) Or maybe you don’t like the kind of action figure that requires you to provide the action. We grok your laziness, friend. Life is way easier when you can have all your hard work accomplished through the miracle of USB.
Little Chap
That’s why we love the USB Light-Up Alien. He’s a squished down version of Big Chap, measuring at just over nine inches tall. With a 1m long USB cable, you can even reach to plug him into the back of your tower or docking station. Every so often, his mouth will open, glowing with an evil red glow, and the inner mouth will extend out, reminding you that at any moment, you could die a horrible, horrible death. (And isn’t that what most day jobs are all about?)
Product Specifications
- Little Chap USB Light-Up Alien with Illuminated Inner Mouth
- He’s from Japan!
- True to the movie, except he’s a bit squished (In a cute but still evil way)
- Think of him like an adorable dwarf version of Big Chap
- Inner pops out and lights up at random intervals
- Size: 9.4″ tall
Price: $39.99 at ThinkGeek.com
VASCO Data Security announces that its aXsGUARD Gatekeeper now offers PKI and SSL-VPN client support. aXsGUARD Gatekeeper is VASCO’s remote access solution offering a plug-and-play total solution for secure network connectivity.
Thanks to the SSL-VPN client support of aXsGUARD Gatekeeper PC users can connect to their VPN any time and anywhere. The SSL-VPN client is installed on the end-user’s PC. The SSL-VPN client requires a certificate and password. However it is best to protect the SSL-VPN access by using the certificate in combination with a one-time password (OTP). The OTP replaces the use of insecure static passwords. In contrary to PPTP, IPsec or L2TP clients, it connects to the VPN server over https, the protocol which is used to browse the Internet securely.
aXsGUARD Gatekeeper now also offers PKI support, providing an extra security layer for Windows logon. When using PKI with aXsGUARD Gatekeeper, IT administrators will be able to install DIGIPASS CertiID on the end-users’ PCs. DIGIPASS CertiID is VASCO’s client-based software suite using PKI-technology for secure logon and to sign transactions or confidential documents. End-users will be equipped with DIGIPASS KEY 200 or DIGIPASS KEY 860 for logon. aXsGUARD Gatekeeper has an integrated certificate management system, allowing to generate certificates within the appliance. These certificates can then be used for the SSL-VPN clients as well as for other purposes like Windows logon with smart cards.
DIGIPASS KEY 200 is a USB device with a PKI smart card chip and secure USB mass storage on a single device. It can be used for local and remote access to the corporate network and applications, the use of PKI for encryption and digital signature and mobile data security. It combines PKI technology, secured mass storage and the possibility to integrate RFID technology for physical access. DIGIPASS KEY 860 combines OTP technology with PKI and also offers secured mass storage and offers new opportunities to effectively combat phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Furthermore aXsGUARD offers support for Windows 7 and bridging support has been added to allow users to connect to other network segments than their own LAN segment.
“SME’s are typically looking for budget friendly total network connectivity solutions. aXsGUARD Gatekeeper provides an answer to that specific need and now also puts PKI within the reach of smaller enterprises, allowing them to secure Windows logon but also transaction and document signing,” says Jan Valcke, President and COO at VASCO Data Security.