. . . consumers receive the Eikon USB fingerprint security solution. From the talented staff at secure biometrics company UPEK and authentication solution provider RSA, The Security Division of EMC comes a USB fingerprint reader that will relieve a user from a most impossible task: remembering passwords.

From UPEK:

Passwords are a pain. We’re forced to use passwords to access our online personal accounts (banks, credit cards, email, etc.) and work-related applications (VPN, CRM, etc.). We even have passwords for logging into Windows® and allowing tasks prompted by Vista’s™ User Account Control (UAC). Requirements based on password length and use of capitalization, numbers and symbols result in countless different passwords that are hard to manage. How often do you rely on the “Forget password?” link to have your password emailed to you?

Passwords are vulnerable. In order to cope with countless different passwords, we often write them down on sticky notes or in a spreadsheet. Doing so exposes your personal accounts to someone who walks by your computer, who steals your PC, or who mines for such data online. Using a common password offers thieves a one-stop-shop for the keys to your accounts, while using simple or obvious passwords such as your pet’s name are susceptible to remote hacking.

If you saw you’re nervous about using fingerprints, UPEK assures us:

Relax. Your fingerprint image is not stored, only a handful of unique features called a “template” which are extracted from your fingerprint and cannot be used to reconstruct an image. Also, concerns related to fingerprints are exaggerated - we leave our fingerprints on objects everyday such as cell phones, drinking glasses, doorknobs, etc. The point is: a simple fingerprint image cannot be used to “spoof” or be “inserted” into a UPEK fingerprint reader.

According to some savvy technicians who’ve scrutinized the iPhone 2.0 software, the Nike+ could very possibly begin utilizing the Wi-Fi network to accommodate the iPhone and iPod Touch. It would be a sensible move, and when coupled with the Switcheasy RunAway, the Nike+ becomes accessible to everyone with shoelaces and an iPod/iPhone.

Aliph’s update to their highly-lauded Jawbone headset, the Jawbone 2, recently received the approval of the FCC. It will soon be available from nuCourse, along with a variety of bluetooth solutions. The Jawbone 2 improves upon the small defects of the original, including a slimmer size and more reliable charge connector, while continuing to maintain the sleek industrial look and excellent noise can canceling technology.

Ivyskin has a new case out that covers the entire surface of the iPhone -yes, even the screen, which is where this case earns its significance: the hard screen protector utilizes something Ivyskin calls ‘Surface Xylo Wave technology’, which allows ultrasonic waves to permeate through, enabling the user to protect the device and retain full control. This case will be available in our store soon.

yooZoo cases for Palm Centro will soon be making a new home at nuCourse, and in the meantime they can be found at myGearStore.

We’ll be getting some Nintendo Wii peripherals in stock soon. Check out this Wii steering wheel.

Incipio has released a Neoprene Sleeve Case and a Vehicle Charger for the Amazon Kindle. We’ll be getting those accessories in stock within the next two weeks. According to a report by USA TODAY, the emergence of the Kindle has boosted the niche e-book market and general consumer awareness of e-book readers. Accessories for the Kindle are scarce, currently there are only about 6 cases for the device selling on Amazon.

Creative Labs is using Apple’s overwhelming share of the portable media player market to their advantage. Besides their line of ZEN MP3 players that compete directly with Apple’s iPod heavyweights, Creative Labs is expected to release the Creative TravelSound i80 For The iPod Nano worldwide this summer.

From Oh Gizmo!:

It’s basically a portable speaker that serves as a hand-held dock for the Nano. On the back you’ll find the decent sized speaker itself, which is powered by 4 micro drivers and a Class D digital amplifier. Since it’s a powered speaker it will probably be as loud as you’ll ever need, but that also means it’s limited to about 15 hours of use with the rechargeable battery. But as an added convenience there’s a USB port which can not only be used to recharge the battery and the Nano at the same time, but can also be used to sync with iTunes without having to remove the iPod.

A smart, humble move by Creative.

Check out Zune Scene’s review of Incipio’s new Microsoft Zune cases.

From engadget:

Although Nyko’s wireless FrontMan axe is slated to land for Xbox 360 this June, it seems as though it has been beaten to the proverbial punch by some random rival from who knows where. Known only as “3rd Party,” the aforementioned company has seemingly crafted a wireless Flying V that plays nice with the Xbox 360, and better still, it looks to be available right now. Still, considering the fact that it’s labeled “Guitar for Games” and designed to function with the “X 360,” we’re not entirely sure we’d be willing to risk our $41.94. But hey, if you see “quality” written all over that image pictured above, we certainly aren’t going to stop you from pulling the trigger and hoping for the best.