Dominican Republic Launches Facial Recognition Pilot at Haiti Border
The Dominican Republic has launched a pilot program using facial recognition technology at official crossing points in the Pedernales region along its border…
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Hybrid Hand Biometric System Achieves 99.29 Percent Accuracy in Scientific Reports Study
A recent study published in Nature’s Scientific Reports has demonstrated that a hybrid hand biometric identification system can achieve a consistent 99.29…
Bahamas Plans Biometric Voter ID Cards with Decadal Verification Under Elections Bill
The Bahamas is preparing to overhaul its voter registration system with the introduction of biometric voter ID cards and a mandatory national voter…
Keyless Highlights Injection Attack Defenses as EU Biometric Standard Gains Traction
Keyless has revealed that its platform meets the European CEN/TS 18099 standard, which sets technical requirements for detecting and preventing biometric…
CBP Launches Facial Biometric Entry System at Nashville International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has introduced its Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) system at Nashville International Airport (BNA), bringing…
1Kosmos Raises $57M to Expand Global Biometric Identity Platform
Identity verification platform provider 1Kosmos has raised $57 million in Series B funding to expand its biometric identity and passwordless authentication…
Arkansas Mobile IDs Now Accepted at TSA Checkpoints Nationwide
Arkansas residents can now use their mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints across more than 260…
Flare Launches Luminite Wallet With Seedless Login and XRP DeFi Access
Flare Network has launched Luminite, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet that removes the need for traditional seed phrases by using passkey, biometric, or…
North Carolina Election Board Bars Digital IDs, Extends 2025 Voting Plan Deadlines
The North Carolina State Board of Elections has settled a lawsuit over voter ID rules and extended deadlines for 2025 municipal election planning, affirming…
Milwaukee Police Department Weighs Facial Recognition Expansion Amid Public Opposition
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) says it has not decided whether to expand its use of facial recognition technology, citing the need for ongoing public…