Palm and face biometrics in competition as retail payment modalities of choice
Palm biometrics is gaining ground with companies planning implementations in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. While fingerprints and face…
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Korea’s Winning.i looking to bring its dual authentication tool to global markets
Seoul-based biometric authentication startup Winning.i has been selected for Korea’s Super Gap Startup 1000+ Project. The program run by the…
Tencent considers bringing palm biometric payment to Thailand, Alipay pushes the PL1
Chinese tech giant Tencent is considering bringing its palm biometrics scanning to Thailand in what would be a significant expansion…
Keyo’s palm scanning device now half smaller and even more versatile
The palm payments market has been estimated to be worth US$68.4 million in 2024 and will continue to rise. By…
IATA eases airline access to biometric services with Contactless Travel Directory
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its Contactless Travel Directory to help quickly scale and increase adoption of contactless travel…
After passports, Nigeria readies to unveil digital ID enrollment app for citizens in diaspora
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has restated plans for the rollout of a mobile application that will enable Nigerians…
Tech5 biometrics integrated into new handheld secure Android device from Famoco
Swiss biometrics and machine learning firm Tech5 has partnered with Famoco, an enterprise mobility management (EMM) company based in Paris,…
As air travel security expands, so do privacy concerns
As the United States prepares to host a series of major global events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup and…
Kenya plans airports overhaul with biometrics for faster, secure operations
A plan to enhance operational efficiency at Kenya’s main airport – the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) – as well…
SITA deals to boost airport connectivity, cybersecurity
SITA has added two significant deals to its expansive portfolio as a major technology provider to the aviation and transportation…
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