Windows 10 Ring: Windows Hello is about to get a boost with an "awesome" new device. Microsoft has confirmed that it is working with Token to build a smart ring that will support Windows 10's biometric system.
Windows Hello supports authentication with a variety of technologies, including a camera and a fingerprint reader. Now with the upcoming ring, it will be possible to log in to your account with almost no effort.
Why extra security in Windows 10?
Microsoft explains that over 80% of users use the same password across multiple websites and accounts.
It also reports that some have up to 30 accounts with the same password. This obviously increases the risk of accounts being compromised. A breach of a single service opens the door to many other accounts using the same password.
"Login credentials are such an important measure for securing your device because hackers can use social engineering, phishing, or keylogging techniques to steal passwords from your device or compromise the server where passwords are stored," Microsoft says.
The company didn't give too many details about how the smart ring will work. But it did say that it is working with many to bring a large number of such devices to the market. Naturally, Microsoft is trying to make its product much more attractive by investing in security. A ring to log in to your device may not say much about you, but there are certainly some who consider it an incredible achievement. Especially if they want to show off to their friends.
We'll likely see the new ring in September, when the company officially releases the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. The new update is currently in preview and is available as a preview build to Insiders.
