Researchers at MSU spoof a fingerprint protected smartphone using an inkjet printer
Michigan State (MSU) researchers, Anil Jain and Kai Cao, have discovered an inexpensive and quick method to unlock a mobile…
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Daon’s IdentityX authentication solution included in MasterCard Identity Check
Biometric authentication firm Daon announced that MasterCard is using its IdentityX Platform as one of the authentication technologies behind MasterCard…
Google accused of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act
Google has become the latest technology firm to face legal action after being accused of violating the 2008 Illinois Biometric…
Canadian researchers considering iris biometrics to help homeless get healthcare
A Canadian research project is looking at the use of iris recognition to help homeless people get around the problem…
HYPR integrates SpeechPro’s multi-modal authentication solution; welcomes Ann Johnson to advisory board
This week, HYPR announced a partnership with SpeechPro to integrate its VoiceKey.OnePass multi-modal authentication solution into the HYPR SDK. The…
The BEAT platform goes Open Source
The Idiap Research Institute has developed what they call the “ultimate Biometric Testing platform” in the context of its BEAT…
CrucialTec introduces BTP Mouse, an optical mouse with fingerprint scanner
Fingerprint module maker CrucialTec has developed an optical computer mouse equipped with a fingerprint scanner called the Biometric TrackPad, or…
Japanese finger vein biometrics firm expands into Hong Kong
Japanese biometrics firm T4U is opening a Hong Kong office as it expands the use of its finger vein identification…
Google piloting payment app that uses face biometrics for authentication
Google is piloting a new payment app in San Francisco called Hands Free that uses face biometrics for authentication. The…
Nymi collaborates with NXP to enable access control and contactless payments with Nymi Band
Toronto based authentication solution firm Nymi collaborated with NXP Semiconductors at this past week’s RSA Conference to demo physical access,…
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