Apple takes significant step towards biometric passwordless authentication
Apple is reportedly testing a new feature on iPhones and other devices allowing users to log in using passkeys with…
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Comparitech facial recognition report highlights growing, variable global market
China retains its status as the country with the most face biometrics-based surveillance in a new report. Research service Comparitech analyzed…
Biometric laser systems are here. Where is the responsible control?
Imagine a kid playing connect-the-dots, racing along to reveal, maybe, a duckling or a fire truck or a flower. But…
Fingerprint biometrics preferred modality in Philippines digital banking space, Visa survey shows
A study carried out by Visa Consumer Payment Attitudes has revealed that more Filipinos have been embracing new payment methods…
Ipsidy rebrands to reflect biometric authentication focus, prepares for uplist
Ipsidy is now known as authID.ai in a rebrand amid a flurry of organizational moves by the biometric authentication provider….
Jamaica, Cayman Islands mull digital ID for more government services, PhilSys scaling up
Authorities in Jamaica are considering linking the national identification number (NIN) to the taxpayer’s registration number (TRN) once pending digital…
China easily gets around US biometrics bans in Uyghur region — report
It is illegal and unethical for U.S. firms to sell DNA sequencers to police in China’s Xinjiang territory, yet according…
Smart Eye, CyberArk, LogMeIn announce new marketplace partnerships
Several identity management and cybersecurity companies have closed new partnerships, including Smart Eye Technology partnering with Samsung to bring its…
Canada engages business group to establish digital identity standards
Canada’s CIO Strategy Council has been engaged by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and Innovation Science and Economic Development…
Face biometrics draws millions in investment, plus consideration, explanation and criticism
Facial recognition is the common theme of the most widely-read stories on Biometric Update this week, as the technology is…
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