Update to fix in-display fingerprint biometrics vulnerability on Samsung Galaxy devices rolled out
Samsung has issued a software update to address critical security issues with the in-display biometric fingerprint recognition function of its…
Consumer Electronics
Biometrics-based consumer electronic devices are standalone products that include access control door locks, security systems, home automation, automotive, game consoles and mobile devices (tablets, smartphones, mp3 players etc.). Companies that integrate biometric technology into existing consumer devices are included in this category.
Google and Samsung plan biometric software updates to address security issues
Google is planning a software update to the 3D facial recognition feature of the company’s new flagship Pixel 4 smartphone…
Everlight launches infrared LED for facial recognition in connected cars
LED and optoelectronics maker Everlight Electronics has launched three new infrared products to support driver facial recognition and other smart…
Google Pixel 4 not for sale in India, facial recognition works with closed eyes
Google’s Pixel 4 will not be available on the Indian market due to critical biometric components that operate on a…
Cheap screen protector bypasses Samsung Galaxy S10 fingerprint biometrics
The fingerprint device access control of the popular Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone can be bypassed by attaching certain accessories to…
Patent shows optical fingerprint technology for under-display Touch ID
Apple appears to be using optical biometric fingerprint scanning technology for the under-display version of its Touch ID, according to…
WWT and Privoro to provide iOS “Assured Identity” solution to DISA
The U.S. Military’s Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has selected World Wide Technology (WWT) and Privoro to develop an assured…
Apple granted patent for biometric TV remote to restrict access to content
Right before the release of the Apple TV+, the US Patent and Trademark Office has granted Apple with 64 new…
LG distributes G8s ThinQ smartphone with biometric sensors in India
LG has officially launched its G8S ThinQ with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 system-on-chip to the Indian market, an excellent competitor for…
Taiwan startup competes with Google on high-accuracy gesture recognition
A few months ago, Google announced its new Pixel 4 smartphone would include two new human-machine interface (HMI) technologies: facial…
