Is ‘Pearl ID’ iPhone Facial Recognition?
Another dive into Apple’s HomePod code has turned up a new pearl: Apple appears to be bringing facial recognition to Apple Pay. The new findings come…
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BBC Explores Voice Authentication For iPlayer
The BBC has been experimenting with a voice recognition system for its iPlayer, its digital service allowing TV subscribers to access BBC programs online. The…
mSIGNIA Attains New Patent Approvals Supporting Digital Biometric Platform
Nashville-based mSIGNIA has attained new patent approvals supporting its ‘digital biometric’ platform. The solution received its first patent in 2014, and…
New POS Terminal Supports Biometric Authentication via Windows Hello
HP has announced a new POS terminal that supports biometric security via Windows Hello. It’s called the ElitePOS. It’s a fast POS terminal, with its Windows 10…
Indian Supreme Court Hints That Privacy Ruling Will Protect Aadhaar
India’s Supreme Court is hinting that it will not rule that privacy is a fundamental and absolute right when it delivers its verdict on the matter. The case…
Fingerprint Cards Sensors Featured on Moto G5S and G5S Plus
New devices from the Lenovo-owned Moto mobile brand feature biometric technology from Fingerprint Cards. The fingerprint sensor specialist has announced that…
CBP Begins Talks with Privacy Advocates on Biometric Border Screening
The US Customs and Border Protection agency met with privacy advocates this week to discuss its expanding program of biometric border screening at US airports.…
PatientSecure Sees Indiana Hospital Deployment
Indiana’s Community Hospital Anderson has deployed Imprivata‘s PatientSecure system to help reduce patient misidentification. The hospital is part of the…
Berlin Trial of Biometric CCTV Surveillance Raises Questions
German officials have begun testing facial recognition technology at Berlin’s Südkreuz train station. The aim is to determine whether implementing the…
Ryanair Customers Can Now Search for Flights with ‘Alexa Voice Recognition’
Customers of Ireland-based airline Ryanair can now search for flights, hotels, and flight statuses by voice command. The functionality comes by way of Alexa,…