Restrictions on biometrics by New Jersey agencies, police banned under proposed legislation
A bill introduced this week in the New Jersey State Senate would ban New Jersey government agencies, law enforcement, and…
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Smart home facial recognition camera and fingerprint locks launched for U.S. consumers
Several new biometrics-based consumer devices have been introduced to the U.S. market for smart home and smart lock applications, as…
Researchers develop fingerprint technology to detect heroin use or contact
A group of researchers from the University of Surrey have developed an advanced fingerprint detection technology that can immediately tell…
Barclays and Hitachi release updated biometric finger vein scanner
Barclays and Hitachi have released an improved version of the Barclays Biometric Reader (BBR), a finger vein scanner that allows…
ForgeRock releases IAM tool for hybrid cloud and discusses Identity Fabrics with KuppingerCole
ForgeRock has launched its Identity Cloud for hybrid cloud deployments, integrating the company’s Identity Platform-as-a-Service (IDPaaS) and ForgeRock Identity Cloud…
Analysts forecast major revenue growth in mobile and healthcare biometrics, 3D sensors, security
The growth forecasts in the latest set of market analyst reports are very positive for the biometrics industry: 22 percent…
Megvii advances approval request for blockbuster biometric IPO in Hong Kong
Despite being placed on the U.S. government blacklist for its biometric facial recognition platform Face++, alongside other Chinese technology developers…
Zwipe to cut $4M a year in streamlining plan to focus on biometric card partnership with Idemia
The Zwipe Board of Directors has approved a management proposal to streamline the company with a narrowed focus to reduce…
BIO-key launches Africa subsidiary to address growing demand for biometric security
BIO-key has launched a subsidiary in Africa to pursue the large, high-growth opportunity to provide biometric security products across the…
ATMs with Iris ID biometrics, Verint compliance and Goodix management recognized
An ATM solution based on iris biometrics from Iris ID have been recognized, as Verint’s compliance technology has been awarded,…
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