EES Delayed Again as Officials Ease Biometric Requirements for Brits
The EU has delayed the implementation of stricter post-Brexit checks for UK holidaymakers entering Europe. Originally set for October 6, the new launch date…
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Québec to Implement Digital Wallet for Citizens
The government of Québec has outlined a cybersecurity and digital technology strategy (“Stratégie gouvernementale de cybersécurité et du numérique 2024-2028”)…
King’s Speech Highlights Digital Identity Plans
The UK government is gearing up for digital identity-driven transformation, with some key items highlighted in this year’s Throne Speech. The items, detailed…
Invixium Acquires Real-Time Location Systems Specialist
Invixium has acquired Triax Technologies, a US-based firm specializing in Real-Time Location Systems and workforce productivity solutions. Invixium, meanwhile,…
Tinder AI Tool Will Find Users’ Hottest Selfies
Tinder, the online dating platform, has found a novel use for biometric technology. The company has announced a new “Photo Selector” feature that looks through…
Facial Recognition Has Determined Which Football Team Has the Saddest Fans
A new analysis has identified the Atlanta Falcons as having the saddest fanbase in the NFL, based on AI-driven facial recognition technology. The study,…
DIACC’s ‘PCTF Authentication Final Recommendation V1.2’ Lays Out Trusted Processes for Digital ID
The Digital ID and Authentication Council of Canada (DIACC) has released the Pan-Canadian Trust Framework (PCTF) Authentication Final Recommendation V1.2. It’s…
Singaporean Financial Authorities Look to Phase Out OTPs
Singaporean authorities have determined that one-time passwords (OTPs) are too vulnerable to be used in the city-state’s banking sector. The Monetary Authority…
Cheap SoM Can Support Facial Recognition, Other Apps
China-based MYIR (Make Your Idea Real) has announced a new, inexpensive System-on-Module that can be used to support facial recognition, among other…
Social Security Makes Login.gov Mandatory for Online Users
America’s Social Security Administration is now requiring long-time users of its online system to switch to Login.gov as their authentication mechanism. The…