Stories Tagged as
Biometrics
United buys stake in biometric firm Clear as a pitch to frequent fliers
Jul 30, 2019
Airlines are looking for ways to hold on to their most valuable customers.
Facial scan technology makes debut in airports
by
Renata Sago
Aug 16, 2018
How does the technology work, and what does it offer beyond the old stand by — a set of human eyes?
With breach after breach, why are our Social Security numbers tied to everything?
Sep 15, 2017
Governments and businesses are turning to biometrics to find a universal identifier.
Biometric screening is coming to the airport of the future
by
Eliza Mills
Jul 14, 2017
Would you use fingerprint scanning and facial recognition to get through the airport faster?
Scientists want to ID terrorists using their ‘V’ hand gestures
by
Donna Tam
Mar 11, 2016
A new study documents the potential role of AI technology and biometrics in fighting terrorism.
As easy as scanning a fingerprint
by
Ben Johnson
and Meg Cramer
Feb 26, 2015
Back to the Future Part II promised biometrics. How close are we to having it?
Samsung bid hoax drives Swedish biometrics company shares
by
Molly Wood
Oct 14, 2013
A criminal probe is being launched after a fake press release saying Samsung would buy a Swedish company that makes fingerprint scanners.
For public good, not for profit.
Brazilian banks lead way on biometrics
by
Alex Schmidt
Aug 6, 2013
Despite the high cost, biometrics actually saves the banks money by reducing fraud and eliminating other problems that first world nations don't face.