Amazon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit for Recording Children with Alexa
Amazon is facing a potential class action lawsuit due to its recording policies with Alexa. According to a report in The Seattle Times, the lawsuit was filed…
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Feitian Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
“Feitian made its announcement at the recent Identiverse 2019 event in Washington, DC, where the company also showcased its major new security product, the…
Will Google’s Pixel 4 XL Have Face Recognition, an In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, or Both?
“The Pixel 4 XL, as depicted in the new renders, has an almost full-size screen, with a small bezel on the bottom of the device’s front face, and a somewhat […]
Apple Tries Replacing iCloud Passwords with Biometrics
Apple is currently beta testing a new iCloud feature that will allow users to sign into their iCloud.com accounts using Touch ID or Face ID on a compatible…
New Aadhaar Legislation Aimed at Protecting Private Sector Use in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
“By protecting the use of Aadhaar authentication on a voluntary basis, the central government is seeking to ensure that Aadhaar can still be used for private…
TPG Takes $60M Stake in AU10TIX
“[AU10TIX] has established itself as a KYC and customer onboarding solutions provider in the areas of financial services, travel, transportation, and gaming.…
New TMR Report Forecasts $26.2 Billion IDaaS Market for 2027
A new report from Transparency Market Research (TMR) predicts that the Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) market will hit $26.2 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 26…
Intent Provides Biometric Pill Dispenser for Hepatitis C Treatment Program
Intent Solutions is partnering with the University of Kentucky in an effort to eliminate Hepatitis C in Perry County. The $15 million Kentucky Viral Hepatitis…
Documents Reveal ICE’s Biometric Scans of DMV Databases
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been scanning DMV records with facial recognition to find undocumented immigrants, according to a new report…
Ipsidy Launches Browser-Based Identity Portal
Ipsidy is trying to simplify identity verification and authentication with a new web browser interface that does not require any back-end coding or software…