As "Q-day" looms ever closer, possibly making traditional passwords obsolete, Boimetrics becomes a critical security protocol.

New earphone design verifies users by their heartbeat, simplifying authentication. The use of biometric data in personal devices has been popular with consumers for tracking things like heart rate and sleep stages, but it is becoming increasingly common for identification purposes, too. Identifying data can be used for device security authentication, secure access control and identity verification for financial transactions, which can make everyday activities like making purchases, using devices or entering your home more convenient, while providing enhanced security.