Women behind Homeland Security HART system, biometric exit, Gemalto Cogent algorithms honored
The annual Women in Biometrics Awards have been announced for 2018, with five leaders in the biometric identity and security…
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Chris Burt is managing editor and industry analyst at Biometric Update. He has also written nonfiction about information technology, dramatic arts, sports culture, and fantasy basketball, as well as fiction about a doomed astronaut. He lives in Toronto. You can follow him on Twitter @AFakeChrisBurt.
EU to pilot AI facial analysis to catch dishonest travelers
The European Union will run a pilot of an artificial intelligence border control system for six months at four border…
SITA blog compares new EU biometric border control programs to existing systems
The new European Union border control systems will mean additional biometric information is collected for all eligible non-EU travelers, though…
Facial recognition to grow by more than 26 percent through 2025
Technological advancements in facial recognition biometrics, more mobile devices equipped with cameras and the rising popularity of media cloud services…
Next generation iPhones to feature more powerful illuminator for fewer failed Face ID unlocks
2019 iPhone models will feature a more powerful flood illuminator to make Face ID less prone to environmental light interference,…
DHS issues call for 2019 Biometric Technology Rally participants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has issued its call for submissions to the 2019…
NEXT Biometrics strikes deal to provide fingerprint sensors for POS devices in India
NEXT Biometrics has received an order for fingerprint sensor modules from China-based point-of-sale (POS) maker Telpo (Telepower Communication Co. Ltd.)…
Locked NFC reader keeps UK government Brexit visa app from working on iPhones
Efforts by the UK government to have 3.5 million EU citizens living in the UK apply for “settled status” before…
ZorroSign eSignature app expands support for mobile biometrics
Electronic signature company ZorroSign has added support for advanced mobile biometrics to its blockchain-based document signing application. Documents can be…
Google adds enhanced facial analysis capabilities to developer platform
Developing Android apps with facial detection may soon be easier, as Google is launching a new feature called Face Contours…
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