Nuance Brings Biometric Caller Identification to Czech Republic
“The technology replaces passwords and security questions, operating as the bank’s customers speak with its service representatives.” The Czech Republic’s…
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BIO-key Patent Could Capitalize on In-Display Sensor Trend
“Essentially, it’s designed to use facial and fingerprint recognition to enable continuous, passive biometric authentication of a smartphone user.” BIO-key has…
IDEMIA Wins 5-Year UK Fingerprint Matching Contract
“IDEMIA’s fingerprint matching service will primarily be used by domestic law enforcement agencies, as well as border control and immigration authorities…” The…
Chinese Biometrics Competition Runs on Star Power
China-based online entertainment service provider iQIYI has announced a new competition aimed at pushing the boundaries of video-based biometric…
Anti-Face Fashion Looks to Circumvent Facial Recognition
Fashion meets technology with the CV Dazzel’s “anti-face” looks designed to avoid detection by face-recognition. The company claims at least one trademark look…
Australian Government Authorities Cancel Biometric Program, Citing Delays
“Responding to the project’s cancelation in a statement, NEC Australia said it is ‘extremely disappointed’ with the ACIC’s decision, and insisted that it ‘has…
iOS 12 Will Support Multi-User Face ID
With the iOS 12 beta now rolling out, it’s becoming clear that Apple has reversed course on a previous policy restricting Face ID authentication to one user…
Touch Biometrix Names Crucial CTO
Welsh startup Touch Biometrix now has a Chief Technology Officer to help it pursue its ambitious aims: The company has announced that Eric Derckx is its new…
IBIA Welcomes Six New Members to the Fold
The International Biometrics + Identity Association (or “IBIA”) is welcoming six new members to the fold. Among the additions are facial recognition specialist…
UK Police Face Legal Challenges Over Use of Facial Recognition
Police authorities in the UK are being challenged over their use of public surveillance systems based on facial recognition technology. An organization called…