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Articles By Joel R. McConvey

Joel McConvey is a creative content producer and digital specialist who helps people and organizations tell their story across platforms, and meet the challenges of a digital culture that changes quickly and often. Reach him on Twitter @jrmcconvey.

 

BorderAge promises 100% anonymous age assurance with hand gesture modality

Imagine a magician who waves their hands not to conjure a white rabbit, but to provide age assurance without collecting…

 

Humanity Protocol launches Humanity Foundation ahead of ‘big moves’

Humanity Protocol, one of the emergent contenders in the market for proof of personhood (PoP), has announced the launch of…

 

J.P. Morgan adds 2 biometric authentication terminals to payments ecosystem

J.P. Morgan Payments (JPM) has announced the release of two new proprietary biometric payments terminals for retail, restaurant and entertainment…

 

Prove acquires reusable digital ID verification firm Portabl

A post on Prove’s blog says the acquisition of digital ID startup Portabl “will enable Prove to enhance its industry-leading…

 

Texas age assurance law goes before U.S. Supreme Court

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on the constitutionality of HB 1181, a Texas law requiring porn…

 

Australian Open gets Wicket face biometrics for express entry

Fans attending this year’ Australian Open (AO) tennis tournament must agree to be monitored by facial recognition cameras, under a…

 

UK tech secretary says Online Safety Act won’t be changed to suit Silicon Valley

With age assurance and other online safety laws gaining momentum, stakeholders are facing the rugged terrain of the incoming U.S….

 

World Network reaches 10 million ‘verified humans’ amid continued legal blocks

While it continues to face legal challenges worldwide, iris biometrics and digital identity company World has signed up 10 million…

 

Clearview AI facial recognition helps Michigan police identify scammers from out of state

The use of Clearview AI’s facial recognition technology by U.S. police departments continues to be controversial, but it also continues…

 

GSA has Section 508 concerns, Idemia touts accessibility advantage for Login.gov

In an announcement noting its inclusion in a $194.5 million blanket purchase agreement (BPA) from the U.S. General Services Administration…

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