Fingerprint Biometric Security Reportedly Coming to WhatsApp
“Once it officially goes live, users who activate it will be prompted to authenticate with a fingerprint scan every time they open the app.” WhatsApp engineers…
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CES 2019: Gentex Showcases Iris Biometrics for Connected Cars
“Based on iris recognition, the system is designed to be embedded into a mirror, and to automatically identify a driver with just a glance.” Gentex is once…
Survey Research Finds Low Appetite for Strict Regulation of Facial Recognition
“Only 26 percent of respondents agreed that the government should “strictly limit” the use of facial recognition, with about 45 percent disagreeing. “ With…
OneSpan Sets Date for Q4/Year-End Report
“…the 2018 overview will cover what has been a very eventful year for the company.” Chicago-based OneSpan will issue its fourth quarter and 2018 fiscal…
Neurotechnology Updates SentiVeillance SDK, Launches New Server Solution
Neurotechnology is increasing its momentum into the new year with the announcement of an upgraded version of its SentiVeillance 7.0 Software Development Kit.…
Japanese Bank Plans to Deploy Face-Scanning ATMs
“Seven Bank’s aim is to use the biometric technology for customer verification, and even to enable new customers to open bank accounts using the ATM.” An…
CES 2019: Pindrop Announces Expansion Beyond the Call Center
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2019) is a big one for Pindrop, which has taken the opportunity to announce its expansion beyond the call center…
SiriusXM and Visa Bringing Biometric Payments to the Connected Car
“…the system will use biometric authentication to confirm the payments, with Visa and SiriusXM suggesting in a statement that they’re consider the use of voice…
Iris ID Gets Major New Certification for India Market
“We’re pleased to have received BIS certification as India is a very important market for Iris ID. Our products are used not only by government agencies, but…
Zwipe Announces Major Share Offering
Zwipe has announced a plan to raise up to NOK 120 million, or about $13.7 million USD, through private and public equity. An initial tranche will comprise a…