Paravision face biometrics contract with US Air Force expands
Computer vision firm Paravision has received an increase in funding for its U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…
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.
Wicket, CyberLink, Synaptics form partnerships for biometrics at the edge
Several companies have recently formed partnerships to deploy biometric and edge tools for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Verizon partnered…
EDRi, Statewatch call for ban of EU-wide police facial recognition system
The European Commission’s ‘Prüm II’ legislation may amplify the risks of state overreach and biometric mass surveillance and should therefore…
Biometrics growth collides with overall market conditions in potential blockbuster deals
Biometrics M&A activity and rumor stole the top headlines of the week on Biometric Update, with Idemia’s prospective sale set…
Facial recognition surveillance systems sprouting rapidly across India’s northern border
A hefty analysis of government intentions regarding biometric surveillance in India indicates that the obsession for in-country intelligence is wafting…
NZ police illegally collecting biometric data from Māori, new investigation suggests
New Zealand police forces are unlawfully taking, storing, and using people’s private biometric information according to a joint investigation by…
How facial recognition minimizes fraud and identity theft in online gaming
By Ricardo Amper, CEO, Incode Technologies During the last year alone there were 3.24 billion gamers. It’s also predicted that…
Australian state contracts Unisys to deploy iris and face biometrics in prisons for $12.8M
The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has entered a $12.8 million contract with American IT firm Unisys to…
Fully-Verified closes funding round to expand biometric verification in Europe, KYC offerings
Estonia and Poland-based company Fully-Verified has announced a new funding round by Fernando Herrera, Risto Valtakari, Dariusz Dwornikowski, Samuli Koski-Lammi,…
A BIPA motion loss for Clearview as Walmart faces complaint over alleged use
Say what you will about face-scraper Clearview AI, its owners have courtroom stamina as a defendant. The facial recognition subscription…
Biometric Market Analysis and Buyer's Guides
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- Digital Identity Verification
- Deepfake Detection
- Online Age Assurance
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