IATA: Replace physical airport barriers with biometric digital ID to save costs
Airports and the travel experience could be transformed by thinking not in physical barriers, but by using a bit of…
Facial Recognition
A facial recognition system is a computer application for automatically identifying or verifying a person from a two- or three-dimensional digital image or a frame from a video source. It is typically used in security systems alone or in combination with other factors. Can also be used to perform liveness detection. Find facial recognition solutions here.
Increasing adoption forces facial age estimation to retread familiar debates
Facial age estimation is under increased scrutiny as regulations like the UK’s Online Safety Act introduce millions of people to…
Live facial recognition vans spread across seven additional UK cities
UK police authorities are expanding their live facial recognition (LFR) surveillance program, which uses cameras on top of vans to…
Switzerland closer to facial recognition at airports
Swiss airports and airlines may soon be permitted to deploy facial recognition. On Wednesday, the Federal Council adopted proposed amendments…
Metalenz strikes production deal to bring compact face biometrics to consumer devices
Metalenz has partnered with semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) to begin mass production of Polar ID, a compact biometric…
UK completes passport-free border trial with biometric e-gates
The UK has started testing a “contactless” border control system that allows British travelers to enter the country without showing…
SmartSea leverages SITA biometrics, AI verification to enhance maritime operations and safety
SmartSea has launched two digital platforms to support how crew movements and safety are managed in the maritime sector. Backed…
Maldives new facial recognition, e-Visa systems tighten immigration process
Maldives is introducing a new mobile facial recognition system to identify undocumented foreign workers, and pushing ahead with its new…
Samsung testing Metalenz face biometrics for future flagship phone, leaker says
Early testing firmware for a forthcoming flagship smartphone from Samsung appears to include facial recognition technology from Metalenz. Samsung electronics…
The fight over Ring’s new facial recognition feature
The growing pushback against the use of facial recognition in consumer surveillance devices has sharpened considerably with Amazon Ring’s plan…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
- Biometric Physical Access Control
- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
- Facial Liveness Detection