Magisto User Sues Vimeo for BIPA Violations
Vimeo is the latest tech company to get hit with a BIPA lawsuit in Illinois. The lawsuit specifically concerns the video editing app Magisto, which Vimeo…
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Chinese Researchers Develop 500MP Camera System That Can Image Tens of Thousands
“… at least one of the researchers involved in the project has highlighted its potential use for police in monitoring crowds…” Chinese researchers have…
Emirates Gets Clearance for Biometric Boarding on Dubai-to-America Flights
Earlier this year, Emirates Airlines enabled biometric boarding for passengers going to Dubai from Dallas, New York, and Los Angeles. Now the airline is doing…
More People are Installing Smart Locks in Their Own Homes
A new report from Parks Associates suggests that smart door locks are becoming more and more popular with modern homeowners, who are increasingly taking…
Shenzhen Gives Free Subway Rides to People Who Pay with Their Face
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is moving forward with plans for a naked payments scheme that will allow commuters to buy tickets with a facial recognition scan.…
Detroit Officials Reach Compromise on Police Use of Facial Recognition
City officials in Detroit have come to a compromise on police use of facial recognition technology, with an oversight committee clearing it for criminal…
IDnow Joins the FIDO Alliance
IDnow has become an official member of the FIDO Alliance. The developer of the AutoIdent identity verification platform will lend its expertise to further the…
Government Biometrics Month: The Importance of the Border
When it comes to the government biometrics market, one growth area that’s impossible to ignore right now is biometric border control. It is simply exploding…
Swiss Investment Firm Commits to €4M in Backing for FacePhi
Spain-based biometric authentication specialist FacePhi has received some significant financial backing from Nice & Green, a Swiss investment firm that offers…
IARPA Asks for Help with Long Range Facial Recognition
The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is looking to enhance its facial recognition capabilities. The organization has issued a Request…