Apple adds smartwatch, biometric payment capabilities to iPhone
After months of rumors and speculation in the press, Apple announced it will soon launch its new Apple Watch, a…
Wearable Technology
Smart wearable devices are becoming an increasingly popular form of identification using biometric measurements and are set to replace traditional password and chip and pin authentication methods while continuing to assist both the fitness and medical industries.
Samsung Galaxy devices deploy Sensory speech recognition technology
Sensory Inc. announced that Samsung has deployed its TrulyHandsfree voice technology across its Galaxy smartphones, tablets, cameras, and wearables. As…
Top biometrics news stories, week ending September 7
Here’s a recap of most popular and noteworthy biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week…
Idiap engineers developing vein reading biometric wristwatch
Engineers from the Idiap Research Institute are currently developing a new vein reading biometric watch called BioWatch, enabling users to…
Top biometrics news stories, week of August 31
Here’s a recap of most popular and noteworthy biometrics industry news that appeared on BiometricUpdate.com this past week. Biometrics Week…
LifeBEAM: An interview with Zvika Orron, CTO and Co-Founder
LifeBEAM specializes in creating unique hardware and software platforms that monitor multiple physiological parameters including heart rate, blood flow and…
Skullcandy, USC launch contest to promote innovation in biometrics, fitness tracking and music
The University of Southern California’ Center for Body Computing department has partnered with headphone manufacturer Skullcandy to launch an innovation…
Ralph Lauren teams with OMsignal to launch wearable technology collection
Major fashion retailer Ralph Lauren announced it has partnered with OMsignal to launch a new apparel collection that will feature…
Intel, 50 Cent collaborate on biometric headphones that measure heart activity
SMS Audio, the audio headphone and accessories brand owned by 50 Cent, is set to announce its new line of…
Intel, Michael J. Fox developing smartwatch app to help Parkinson’s patients
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) and Intel Corporation announced they are partnering to gather and analyze biometric data from…
