Google Purchases SlickLogin
If you were looking for an easier way to log in to your laptop or PC, Google’s (GOOG) latest acquisition may be the answer to your prayers—the technology giant has snapped up Israeli software company SlickLogin for its automatic login program.
If you were looking for an easier way to log in to your laptop or PC, Google’s (GOOG) latest acquisition may be the answer to your prayers—the technology giant has snapped up Israeli software company SlickLogin for its automatic login program.
The terms of the deal were not announced. SlickLogin enables users to log in to their laptops and tablets via their smartphone, without having to enter any information manually.
According to zdnet, SlickLogin’s program works by using high-frequency sound waves to streamline authentication login processes for the user. However, the specifics of the technology have never been released to the public. TechCrunch elaborated on the details of the program, noting that SlickLogin works when a website plays a uniquely generated, nearly silent sound through the computer’s speakers. The app on smartphone analyzes the sound and sends a signal back to the server, confirming the user’s identity.
“Google was the first company to offer two-step verification to everyone, for free—and they’re working on some great ideas that will make the Internet safer for everyone,” pronounced the SlickLogin team on the company’s website. “We couldn’t be more excited to join their efforts.”
Google acquired Nest for $3.2 billion last month to work on creating more sensor-embedded devices and wearable tech, in addition to its purchase of spam and fraud abuse company Imperium.
While the reasoning behind Google’s purchase of SlickLogin are still unknown, the two companies do have similar philosophies on making user access easier through simplified means. Could Google’s recent purchases be linked to a larger announcement this year? For now, we’ll just have to wait and see.
