Veriff, authID announce biometric identity verification platform updates
Two identity verification platform providers utilizing selfie biometrics have announced updates. Veriff announced updates to its fully automated ID verification…
Mobile Biometrics
Mobile biometric systems refers to mobile applications of biometrics, which can include embedded readers and sensors, as well as mobile apps which exploit biometrics. This also includes handheld systems, in addition to technologies based on a smartphone or tablet. Find mobile biometrics solutions here.
Worldcoin’s digital ID wallet reaches 4M downloads in 6 months
Biometric cryptocurrency and digital identity company Worldcoin released World App, a digital wallet, six months ago. Since then, it has…
California, Iowa make progress on mDLs, Australian states see delays
U.S. states Iowa and California are taking strides in expanding the availability and acceptance of their mobile driver’s licenses, while…
Biometrics partnerships to bring ID verification to job, bike share, fintech applications
Biometric identity verification providers Onfido, iDenfy, and Shufti Pro have all announced partnerships that will bring identity verification to secure…
Signicat launches online digital certificate request service as interest in wallets grows
The Norwegian digital identity firm Signicat has signed on with ISTEC, a Spanish company that provides electronic trust services for…
Lordsystem sets out to conquer mobile passports and streamline tax-free shopping
All hail Lordsystem, a South Korean startup carving out significant territory for itself in the mobile passport and biometric travel…
Oman holds first remote elections with biometric IDs from Tech5 and uqudo
Voters across the Sultanate of Oman electronically cast their votes on Sunday, choosing representatives to the lower house of the…
Biometrics pros school Google on Android PAD specs
Google is taking criticism for its new biometric specifications for Android devices, which allow an error rate of up to…
Metalenz captures facial signature with new Polar ID imaging system for face unlock
At Qualcomm Technologies’ annual Snapdragon Summit, Boston-based optical semiconductor firm Metalenz introduced Polar ID, a new consumer-grade biometric imaging system…
Civic introduces Proof of Personhood with FaceTec biometrics and liveness
On-chain digital ID service provider Civic announced Proof of Personhood for decentralized apps (or “dApps”) building on Solana to verify…
