As Password Manager Reaches $6.8B Valuation, Biometrics Anxiety Persists
Toronto-based password management firm 1Password has reached a $6.8 billion valuation after one of the biggest funding rounds in the history of the digital…
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Princeton Targets Middle East and Africa With Emphor Partnership
Princeton Identity is looking to build up its customer base in the Middle East and Africa. To that end, the company has formed a new partnership with Emphor…
TECH5 Provides Biometric and Digital ID Solutions for Ethiopia’s National ID Pilot
The government of Ethiopia is launching a new National ID Program (NIDP) in collaboration with TECH5. The Fayida Identity Management System (IDMS) is now…
Jumio Completes 4Stop Acquisition
Jumio has finalized its acquisition of 4Stop. The two companies first announced the proposed acquisition in December, though they indicated that the deal would…
Responding to RFI, Oosto Calls for National Ethical Guidelines for Biometric Tech
“Facial biometrics technology can empower businesses and government agencies with a safe and holistic solution while continuing to safeguard civil liberties…
Mastercard Selects Brazil’s Payface for Next Start Path Accelerator
A Brazilian naked payments start-up is entering Mastercard’s Start Path accelerator. Payface was founded in Santa Catarina, and is the developer of a…
Kaadas Teams With Lamborghini On Face-Scanning Door Lock
Digital smart lock expert Kaadas has teamed up with luxury car maker Lamborghini for its latest offering; the new Kaadas X Lamborghini smart facial recognition…
UK Grocery Store Under Fire for Using Chinese Facial Recognition Tech
The UK’s Southern Co-op grocery chain is once again drawing scrutiny for its controversial facial recognition practices. The franchise first revealed that it…
meQuilibrium Releases Mobile Breathe Coach to Help Reduce Stress
meQuilibrium has released a new Breathe Coach solution that is designed to make it easier for people to relax. The solution has been integrated into…
Innovatrics Improves Edge Processing Capabilities With SmartFace 5
Innovatrics has unveiled the latest version of its flagship SmartFace facial recognition and surveillance platform. SmartFace 5 improves on its predecessors…