Security is definitely a major concern these days,
especially when a lot of us often hear news about hacking incidents, identity
theft and digital espionage. With that in mind, a lot of companies are now
prioritizing on equipping their products with a lot of security features.
Take for example this new product on Indiegogo called
Thumby, a hard drive enclosure that utilizes the power of your iPhone’s Touch ID
feature to protect your data.
In contrast to a typical HDD enclosure, Thumby utilizes hardware
encryption as well as Bluetooth connectivity to provide a secure way of
accessing your data. Users need to install their standard 2.5-inch SSD or
mechanical hard drive into the Thumby enclosure and connect the device into
your PC or Mac.
In order to provide an extra layer of protection, Thumby
uses Bluetooth to detect if you’re phone is nearby and automatically unlocks
your drive when you enter a specific distance range and locks the drive if you
venture out of that space. Users can also require a Touch ID authentication
before the drive can be accessed.
Thumby utilizes anodized aluminium in its construction that
comes in a variety of colors including black, silver, gold, blue and pink. The
device is now being offered on Indiegogo with a special
early bird price of $129 with free shipping. At the moment, the product only
supports the iPhone, though its developers are planning to expand support to
the iPad, Apple watch and Android devices.
