Apple patents smart watch band with wrist biometric sensors
The next Apple Watch may come with wrist biometric sensors, after the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded Apple 62…
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AnyVision reevaluates biometrics business in Hong Kong, defends Israeli army work
Microsoft-funded Israeli startup AnyVision is reevaluating its business plans in Hong Kong following controversy around the ethical use of its…
Biometrics stocks update: Zwipe explores new listing, Ambarella earnings, Megvii IPO
Biometrics companies which are publicly traded or planning to soon be are experiencing the uncertainty of the developing smart cards…
Biometric options expanding as KYC compliance cost reaches €50M a year
Digitizing identity verification with biometrics and other technologies could save a typical bank €10 million (US$11 million) a year according…
Nuggets deploys Onfido biometrics for private payment and identity solution
Blockchain payments platform Nuggets has teamed up with Onfido to deliver a private payment and identity solution with facial biometrics…
DOD intends to connect biometric ID system to IMESA by year’s end
The US Department of Defense (DOD) told the Government Accountability Office (GAO) it intends to have its Identity Matching Engine…
Yoti announces digital identity Fellowship winners as researchers warn of discrimination risks
The winners of the Yoti Fellowship Programme have been selected, and will spend a year working on digital identity and…
Nymi biometric authentication to enhance ThinManager factory security and compliance
Toronto-based biometric security company Nymi has announced a strategic partnership with Rockwell Automation’s ThinManager to ensure safety and security in…
Forced biometric unlock of suspect device blocked by another California judge
Using a biometric such as fingerprint recognition to unlock an electronic device is “inherently testimonial,” and as such is protected…
Facial recognition can protect our kids: here’s how to convince parents
This is a guest post by Kevin Freiburger, Director of Identity Programs at Valid. The New York State Education Department…
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