Norway targets facial recognition in smart glasses as privacy concerns grow
Norway is moving to regulate smart glasses, including a possible ban on facial recognition, as the controversial technology seeks a…
Consumer Electronics
Biometrics-based consumer electronic devices are standalone products that include access control door locks, security systems, home automation and IoT, automotive, game consoles and mobile devices. Companies that integrate biometric technology into existing consumer devices are included in this category.
India drops shared biometric database from telecom verification rules
India is not proceeding with the Biometric Identity Verification System, but biometrics firmly remain in the plan. The country’s Department…
How domestic technology is normalizing biometric surveillance
What new device is this describing? – “The [Pro] has radar-based motion tracking, which gives you a trace of a…
Egypt expands biometric SIM registration after identity misuse case
Egypt is accelerating the rollout of biometric identity verification for mobile SIM registration, requiring subscribers to complete facial verification before…
Apple eyes facial recognition for smart home hub
Apple is reportedly developing a Siri-powered smart home hub that uses facial recognition to identify household members and display personalized…
Apple bets on privacy to distinguish smart glasses from Meta: report
Apple is betting that privacy protections can distinguish its smart glasses from Meta’s camera-equipped eyewear. According to Bloomberg, the company…
Indonesia targets 20M biometric SIM registrations in two months
Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, says the biometric SIM card registration exercise that went underway on…
New EU vehicle safety rules create tailwind for biometric driver monitoring
European road safety rules are being tightened and the changes could give biometric driver‑monitoring technologies a significant boost. From 7…
South Africa overhauls SIM registration to combat identity fraud
The South African government and other stakeholders in the telecommunications industry have agreed to introduce changes to the legislative framework…
Mexico extends phone line linking to biometric CURP as millions remain unverified
With fewer than half of Mexico’s mobile lines linked to the biometric CURP (Clave Única de Registro de Población) by…
