Meta to pay $1.4 billion to settle facial recognition data lawsuit
The settlement is said to be the largest accord of its kind by any single state.
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Tag: biometrics
5 innovations shaping the future of biometric authentication
Here are 5 rapidly-developing innovations that are already shaping the future of biometric authentication.
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Multi-biometric system handles ‘one million’ passengers at Zayed International Airport
Zayed International Airport has successfully processed over one million passengers through Abu Dhabi’s new terminal since its inauguration, last November, marking a milestone in travel efficiency but also showcasing the power of biometric technology.
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Why blending technology and design is key to the ultimate airport experience
As airport travel becomes more seamless than ever, could AI-based scanning tunnels be the next big thing? At the same time, retail and lifestyle experiences are becoming increasingly common, even before people go through security and immigration.
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3 places to consider facial recognition payment in the Middle East in 2024
Tapping into increased demand for contactless payment options, last year saw some notable entries into the biometric payments space in the region. In 2024, here are some locations where you may want to leave your card at home.
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Zwipe shifts focus from biometric payments to access control technology
Zwipe AS has said it plans to shift its focus away from biometric payment products as a result of less-than-expected progress in either market adoption or in the pace of commercial launches towards the end of 2023.
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Aware and Avanza partner to provide biometric authentication for banks and fintechs
Aware and Avanza Solutions have announced a new partnership that aims to expand biometric authentication to fintechs in the world’s two ‘fastest-growing’ regions for financial services.
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Facephi, Mbank ink deal to enhance onboarding and facial authentication
The deal with Mbank represents the latest integration of Facephi’s biometric technology having entered the Middle East market in June, this year.
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IATA tests first integrated shopping to travel journey using digital identity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully tested the first fully integrated digital identity travel experience, from shopping for flights to arrival, on a journey from London Heathrow (LHR) to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) with British Airways.
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Dubai prepares biometric payments for public transport fares
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority recently unveiled several new projects including a smart gate for paying public transport fares through facial recognition.
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Study: Beat-to-beat heart signals show promise as means of biometric verification
A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests a new form of biometric verification that examines beat-to-beat heart signals may be possible, reducing the ability to forge identity.
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IDEX Biometrics and KL HI-TECH to launch biometric payment cards in India
Through the partnership, IDEX Biometrics and KL HI-TECH are tapping into one of the fastest-growing payment card markets globally, with nearly one billion cards in circulation.
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ITL expands facial age recognition to Dutch retailers
Innovative Technology has partnered with Moneytronic to distribute its facial age recognition solutions to retailers in the region to support the selling of age-restricted goods such as alcohol, tobacco and vapes
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Keyo launches palm vein scanner for contactless payments
Keyo launches palm vein scanner for contactless payments
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Metalenz, Dilusense bring 3D facial recognition to payment kiosks
Metalenz, Dilusense bring 3D facial recognition to payment kiosks
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Mashreq deploys Electronic Facial Recognition for online bank account onboarding
Mashreq deploys Electronic Facial Recognition for online bank account onboarding
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Qashio to deploy Facephi biometric verification technology in the Middle East
The deal means Facephi will enter the Middle East market for the first time while Qashio’s customers will be able to use its biometrics for digital onboarding and identity verification
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Google introduces passkey to replace traditional sign-in method
While Google is saying goodbye to the password it is bolstering security by allowing users to sign in with passkey via fingerprint, face recognition or a local PIN.
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Authsignal integrates iProov biometrics to combat online fraud risk
As part of the deal Authsignal has added iProov’s Biometric Solution Suite into its fraud prevention orchestration platform
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Fingerprints and Flywallet bring biometric wearables to Europe
Flywallet’s wearables will feature Fingerprints’ biometric sensors which can be used to identify and verify users in a range of different scenarios.
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