Russia’s Max app opens platform to business services
Russia’s state-backed “super app” Max has officially launched business services, allowing companies to create chatbots and mini apps, open channels,…
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Iran’s authorities using NtechLab’s live facial recognition to crush dissent
Images of masked protestors emerging from Iran during the country’s recent brutal crackdown on dissent illustrate their fear of the…
1M age verifications for Russian digital ID app Max
Russians have verified their age more than 1 million times using the state-backed “super app” Max, which includes a digital…
Biometric payments gaining popularity across Russia, Japan
Facial recognition-based payments are becoming a popular method to pay public transit tickets, while biometric payment solutions are also rising…
Russian lawmakers call for protecting minors online by verifying age, identity
Russian lawmakers are proposing the introduction of mandatory identification for accessing adult content online, with some calling for the use…
Ukrainian army relies on YubiKeys to prevent Russian hacks
The Ukrainian armed forces have been relying on Yubico’s passkeys to secure access to its key battle-management system Delta, according…
Russian bank VTB rolls out biometric terminals for retail age verification
Russia may be shut out of current EU-level discussions about age assurance, but that doesn’t mean it’s off the table….
Canadian airports, airline council wants national biometrics policy
Nearly 70 percent of travelers would consider using a biometric gateway, according to recent research. This type of support is…
Russia’s state-backed WeChat copy launches digital ID
Russian state-backed ‘super app’ Max has launched a test version of its digital identity feature, designed to allow users to…
Russian banks respond to boom in biometrics adoption
Biometric technologies are being adopted faster than expected in Russia, as over the past year, the number of submitted biometric…
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