But this method isn't common yet in smartphones because the technology hasn't quite caught up to the tiny gizmos.

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One of the key benefits of using SIM authentication is that it utilizes the 802.1x technology, which is a standard method for encrypting user credentials and user data in the Wi-Fi session.

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Orion Genomics hopes to start pulling in revenues next year from its proprietary method of sequencing, mapping and cloning agricultural genes--technology that can be used to improve crop yield, develop pest resistance or help plants survive drought, flooding and cold.

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