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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…

 

Is neuromorphic computing the future of visual perception in machines?

Technology companies specializing in compact, energy-efficient edge computing devices are actively working to enhance their devices’ capabilities to enable visual…

 

CRISP report underlines fear that UK is heading into a biometric safety vacuum

Fraser Sampson remains unhappy with the UK government’s stance on privacy, comparing the decision to abolish his office and remove…

 

Thermo Fisher DNA identifiers at issue in call for new China sanctions

A special U.S. Congressional commission is urging the departments of Commerce, State and Treasury to restrict the export of DNA…

 

FPC announces match-on-chip biometric system for PCs, Thales card integration

Biometric sensor manufacturer Fingerprint Cards announced the launch of its Match-on-Chip biometric system for PC manufacturers and that its second…

 

Idex reports new and advancing biometric payment cards partnerships

Idex Biometrics has been selected by South Korean payment card-maker Kona I to provide the Pay platform for recycled PVC…

 

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…

 

Selfie biometrics deployed for testing, gambling and currency exchange onboarding

Onboarding with selfie biometrics from Aware, IDVerse and iDenfy are each being deployed to enhance fraud protections in different industries;…

 

Swedish privacy watchdog opposes police proposal to use passport biometrics

Sweden’s law enforcement agencies are pushing to increase the use of biometrics in their work after a spew of gang-related…

 

Biometric enrolment for Rwanda’s digital ID program imminent, says ICT Minister

Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire recently shared updates on the work that is done by the government…

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