# You've heard of Touch ID and Face ID, but is Ear ID next? Researchers have detailed a new tech would let you use AirPods or similar buds to prove who you are and unlock your gadgets — and it's actuall

> Chinese researchers have developed 'AccLock' This uses your heartbeat to verify your identity All it needs is earbuds with accelerometers Researchers from several universities in China have developed a technology they…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/youve-heard-of-touch-id-and-face-id-but-is-ear-id-next-researchers-have-detailed-a-new-tech-would-let-you-use-airpods-or-similar-buds-to-prove-who-you-are-and-unlock-your-gadgets-and-its-actually-your-heartrate-that-they-detect?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a0e7d793e75c2a1abecc73e)
- **Published:** 2026-05-21
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #airpods #earbuds #researchers #buds #unlock #acclock #actuall #detailed
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