A password you can swallow? Don't hold your breath

Do you have trouble remembering all your passwords, PINs and identification codes? If you believe the hype, you could soon be swallowing away all your problems with a “password pill”. But don’t hold your breath for this technology – better alternatives are already available. News reports have suggested a swallowable device can beam user IDs and passwords to a smartphone or tablet. What they’re talking about is a component of Proteus Digital Health Feedback System, developed by Motorola.