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IDEX Biometrics Raises $2.9M with Private Placement

IDEX Biometrics ASA has announced a fully underwritten private placement to raise NOK 30 million (approximately USD 2.9 million) in gross proceeds. Arctic…

July 21, 2025

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Da Nang Airport Becomes First in Vietnam to Launch Full Biometric Check-In

Da Nang International Airport has become the first in Vietnam to fully implement biometric facial recognition for air travel procedures, offering passengers…

July 21, 2025

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Metropolitan Police to Deploy Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival 2025

For the first time since limited trials in 2016 and 2017, the Metropolitan Police will deploy live facial recognition (LFR) technology at the Notting Hill…

July 18, 2025

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Zuckerberg and Meta Directors Settle $8 Billion Shareholder Privacy Lawsuit

Mark Zuckerberg and a group of current and former directors of Meta Platforms have agreed to settle an $8 billion shareholder lawsuit over privacy failures,…

July 18, 2025

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BigBear.ai Expands Defense and Biometric Initiatives with Hardy Dynamics Partnership

BigBear.ai has partnered with Hardy Dynamics to develop artificial intelligence solutions for U.S. Army drone operations, marking a strategic expansion of its…

July 18, 2025

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Latvia to Ban Non-Biometric Russian Passports Starting July 15, 2025

Latvia will stop recognizing non-biometric Russian passports starting July 15, 2025, as part of a sweeping update to its border control policies. The change,…

July 18, 2025

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Digi Yatra Hits 15 Million Downloads as India Expands Biometric Air Travel

Digi Yatra, India’s national facial biometric air travel system, has reached over 15 million app downloads as of July 2025, reflecting strong public uptake of…

July 18, 2025

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VerifiNow Unveils PatientVerifi Biometric Platform for Secure Telehealth

VerifiNow has launched a biometric identity verification solution tailored for telehealth providers, aiming to enhance patient authentication during virtual…

July 18, 2025

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Mexico to Roll Out Voluntary Biometric CURP IDs in 2026

Mexico is launching a national digital ID overhaul in 2026, introducing a new biometric version of the Unique Population Registry Code (CURP). The update,…

July 18, 2025

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AI Update: Taking the Initiative

Welcome to the newest edition of ID Tech’s AI Update. Here’s the latest big news on the shifting landscape of AI and identity technology: MiniMax has…

July 18, 2025

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