RealNetworks launches facial recognition browser extension to detect celebrities
RealNetworks is introducing a free browser extension that uses biometric facial recognition to identify public figures in YouTube and Netflix…
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Signal upgrades encrypted messenger with face-blurring to block biometrics
Encrypted communication platform Signal is releasing a face-blurring tool to anonymize faces in the messaging app, following U.S. law enforcement…
Innovatrics integrates biometric facial recognition with VMS partner
Innovatrics has finalized the initial SmartFace integration phase with NetworkOptix Witness which equips the video management system (VMS) with biometric…
Fingerprint safety, advanced biometrics and data protection landscape discussed by ID4Africa panel
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted biometrics-backed identity programs and exacerbated difficulties felt by Africa’s most vulnerable populations, but government identity…
WTTC calls for accelerated biometrics implementation among measures for safe air travel reopening
Accelerating the implementation of biometrics, along with automation and contactless touchpoints is one of many recommendations from a major industry…
IBIA says draft bill to block new U.S. federal use of facial recognition would do more harm than good
The U.S. Congressional Oversight Committee should consider options for developing principles for the use of facial recognition and other biometrics…
Evolving tech and politics team up to make real-time face recognition attractive
Multiple publications are reporting on the rush to sell software, hardware and services related to real-time surveillance using facial biometrics….
Trust Stamp launching Malta subsidiary with government support to deliver biometric ID to Africa
Trust Stamp is launching a wholly-owned subsidiary in the Republic of Malta to advance its biometric and cryptographic identity authentication technology….
Ondato raises more than $500K with plans to bring ID doc and selfie biometrics to Poland and Germany
Ondato plans to expand its biometric KYC services into the Polish and German markets after raising €450,000 (US$511,000) in funding from…
Northern Ireland police agree to delete biometric records after human rights ruling
Northern Ireland police (PSNI) will be deleting DNA records in “real-time” starting September, following the European Court of Human Rights’…
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