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Google Biometrics News
Under-display IR biometrics could be coming to Pixel 11, leak suggests
The image signal processing chip Google is building into its forthcoming flagship smartphone will support an under-display infrared camera, suggesting…
| Oct 25, 2024 | Google commits to more MFA and passkeysGoogle is committing to multi-factor authentication as a central pillar in its cybersecurity strategy for consumers and enterprises, with passkeys… |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Android 15 for Pixel integrates biometric security measures for lost phonesMobile phones are like little treasure chests of sensitive personal data, so Android has introduced new anti-theft measures to its… |
| Oct 9, 2024 | NYU Tandon Computer Science faculty tackling deepfakesWith the support of Google’s Cyber NYC Institutional Research Program (IRP), a team of NYU Tandon School of Engineering researchers… |
| Oct 6, 2024 | DPI is taking stage as India’s digital model is shaping global governanceGovernments worldwide are increasingly prioritizing the development of robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), in a shift that comes in response… |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Google launches synched passkeys as tech giants move away from passwordsDigital technology giants are directing their efforts toward implementing passwordless authentication, with a particular focus on using passkeys, to avoid… |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Google leans into biometric authentication, removes bypassesGoogle will soon eliminate the option to use knowledge-based screen unlocking credentials in specific situations, requiring mandatory biometric authentication. This… |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Google announces beta test for digital IDs based on biometrics and US passportsA new type of digital ID based on U.S. passports in Google Wallet has been introduced ahead of beta testing…. |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Chrome launches developer trial for digital ID, credentials APIAn origin trial is beginning on Chrome to enable Android users to share digital IDs and selective requests of verifiable… |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Google to subpoena Clearview over Texas biometrics contractsGoogle is about to subpoena records from Clearview AI to show its business relationship with four Texas law enforcement agencies… |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Google Pay biometric authentication integrated into Checkout.com for digital paymentsAn announcement from Checkout.com says it has become the first digital payments provider to integrate Google Pay’s secure biometric authentication… |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Google settles over kids biometric data collection in schoolsGoogle and the parents of an Illinois girl who sued (H.K. et al. v. Google LLC) the tech giant in… |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Google Wallet plans for biometric authentication, broad ID document support revealedGoogle Wallets are expanding from payments and biometric ID documents like mobile driver’s licenses and passports to “Everything else.” An… |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Google introduces passkeys for users at high risk of cyberattacksGoogle users now have the option to use passkeys for account security in signing up for its Advanced Protection Program… |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Google Pixel 9 leak shows ultrasonic fingerprinting from Suprema and QualcommThe upcoming Google Pixel 9 series is expected to feature the 3D Sonic Gen 2 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm,… |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Deepfake research is growing and so is investment in companies that fight itAI-generated content such as deepfakes is facing increasing scrutiny. Three new research resources – authored by search giant Google, identity… |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Google accuses Texas of double-standard in biometric data privacy lawsuitGoogle is trying to “investigate the investigator,” Texas says in a court filing opposed to the search giant’s deposition request… |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Android 15 integrates biometric security across the boardIn the latest Android 15 Beta 3 release, significant progress has been made in the area of biometric authentication. In… |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Germany names 5 more companies to prototype EUDI WalletLast week, Germany announced six companies that will receive funding to design prototypes for the European Union Digital Identity (EUDI)… |
| May 24, 2024 | Google Pay enhances online checkout with biometric options and expands BNPL featuresGoogle Pay has rolled out a biometric autofill option for users, one of three new features aimed at enhancing the… |
Google Industry Insights
Google’s BIPA extraterritoriality dismissal provides key lessons
By David J. Oberly, Biometric Privacy & Data Privacy Attorney Utilizing a successful extraterritoriality challenge, Google was recently able to…
| Biometrics will Challenge the Security and Privacy of Social Networking |
