Amazon patent application for residential facial recognition network published A patent application filed by Amazon describing the use of facial recognition technology with networked home security cameras to identify...full story

OBIM transferred to DHS management under long-stalled cyber legislation signed into law The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Biometrics Identity Management (OBIM) is being transferred to DHS’s Management Directorate, DHS...full story

Biometric exit launches at Dallas Forth Worth International Airport A pilot program testing facial recognition to create a biometric record of people leaving the U.S. has been launched at...full story

RealNetworks’ SAFR facial recognition tech now available in China RealNetworks has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Homtar High-Tech Co. to bring its AI-based SAFR platform and facial...full story

EAB hosting seminars this week about biometrics in the financial sector The European Association for Biometrics (EAB) this week is hosting two seminars on the use of biometrics in the financial...full story

Four out of five UAE travelers want to use biometrics to reduce wait times Travelers from the UAE are overwhelmingly in favor of using their biometrics to reduce waiting in security lines, with 83...full story

Future trends in authentication and ID tech discussed at 2018 FIDO Taipei seminar The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has adopted FIDO2 as part of its international specifications, the FIDO Alliance unveiled as professionals...full story

BIO-key hosting webinar on implementing biometric security for Windows Hello for Business Microsoft partner BIO-key is hosting a webinar this week titled “Windows Hello for Business – Optimizing Biometric Sign-in Capabilities“. The...full story

Grubbrr raises funds to complete integration of AI and facial recognition tech Fintech solutions provider TouchSuite announced a strategic investment in Grubbrr, a kiosk and AI POS technology platform that enables a...full story

Patent filing details iPhone switch from home button with fingerprint sensor to gestures and Face ID A recently published patent filing by Apple in Europe covers the transition the company made to replace the traditional home...full story

Singapore Advisory Council calls for broader consultation for AI governance at inaugural meeting Singapore’s Advisory Council on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data has held its inaugural meeting, discussing a...full story

Fingerprint Cards argues biometric cards are perfect compliment to mobile payments in China While smartphones are commonly used for payments in China, biometric payment cards can fill a significant and often-forgotten gap in...full story

5th Border Management and Identity Conference 5th Border Management and Identity Conference Bangkok, Thailand December 11 – 13, 2018 The 5th Border Management and Identity Conference...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Securing Digital ID 2018 Securing Digital ID 2018 December 4-5, 2018 Washington DC Join us for an authentication showcase featuring experts who will explore,...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Big Data & AI Asia 2018 Big Data & AI Asia 2018 December 4 – 5, 2018 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Center, Singapore Big Data...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Intersec Intersec 20 – 22 January, 2019 Dubai, UAE The world’s leading trade fair for Security, Safety and Fire Protection The...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter

Digital Commerce Asia Pacific Digital Commerce Asia Pacific Renaissance Convention Center Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA January 23-24, 2019 On 23-24 January 2019, APSCA will organize...full story Categories: Biometrics Industry Events Share: Facebook | Twitter