ID cards face delays in Philippines, launched in Kenya, use encouraged in Vietnam
The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has been urged by the country’s president to speed up printing the ‘digital version’ of…
Articles By Alessandro Mascellino
Alessandro Mascellino is a freelance multimedia journalist focusing on emerging technologies. His work has been featured on The Independent, The Mirror Online, and The Sun, among others. Alessandro is also the author of TÉKUNI, a newsletter about technology in Japan.
Half of Brazilians now using mobile ID, biometrics use up
Half of Brazil’s citizens (51 percent) are using their phones to store the country’s digital ID (CNH), and 43 percent…
Onfido research shows ID documents’ targeted as Experian certified, OCR Labs partners
Identity documents are the weak link in ID verification, and being attacked accordingly, Onfido has found in its latest research….
Alternative digital payment methods explored in Asia; tattoos and palm biometrics
Alternative digital payment methods, biometric and otherwise, are being explored in Asia which are sure to invite some controversy. An…
SiLC Technologies unveils new vision system for robotics, autonomous vehicles, cameras
Vision sensor startup SiLC Technologies has announced the launch of a new vision system featuring high resolution and precision alongside…
Biometric standards for air travel released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled standards to facilitate international air travel using digital IDs and biometrics. The…
EU countries agree to common position on biometrics in AI Act
The European Union has come to an agreement on the much-discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, which would allow law enforcement…
Israel defense criticized over 26-year-old privacy protocols for biometric data
The state comptroller of Israel has claimed the country’s defense forces are vulnerable to identity theft targeting biometric information. Writing…
NADRA achieves international certification for security of biometric data
A trio of entities has announced certification for ISO/IEC 27001 to show their respective adherence to international cybersecurity standards and…
Hyundai unveils gesture-controlled door handle for automotive applications
The Somalytics SomaControl Door Handle. Credit: Hyundai. Automotive manufacturer Hyundai has showcased a new gesture-controlled door handle at its Open…
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