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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ministers urged to help students trapped in Gaza with places at UK universities

Pressure is mounting on ministers to intervene on behalf of 40 students in Gaza who have been offered full scholarships to study at UK universities, but are unable to take up their places this September because of government red tape. A high-level meeting is understood to have taken place at the Home Office on Tuesday after MPs and campaigners highlighted the students' plight, calling on ministers to take action to help secure their safe passage to the UK.
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fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

I've Taken 7 Flights in 30 Days, and This Unexpected Trick Helped Me Avoid Jet Lag Every Time

The Oura Ring tracks over 30 biometrics including sleep, heart rate variability (HRV), resting heart rate, and body temperature, providing a daily Readiness Score that offers insights into recovery.
Gadgets
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

G-Knot Appoints Crypto Veteran Wes Kaplan As CEO, Launches The First Finger Vein Biometric Wallet | HackerNoon

G-Knot's finger vein crypto wallet introduces a transformative solution for secure self-custody by leveraging unforgeable biometric data to eliminate vulnerabilities like compromised private keys.
Cryptocurrency
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Google Pixel 10 series to come with an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner

The Pixel 10 series will feature improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanners, enhancing user experience even in adverse conditions.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

The new jingle for Sam Altman's human verification service will get stuck in your very human brain

The rise of AI necessitates a clear identification as human, prompting the development of biometric verification systems like World.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

UK ICO publishes AI and biometrics strategy | Computer Weekly

UK ICO launches strategy to balance AI innovation with data protection rights.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

British travellers to face fingerprint scans on every trip to EU

The Independent emphasizes the need for on-ground journalism to inform the public amid critical social and political issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK citizens face fingerprint checks each time they visit EU

British citizens traveling to the EU will face additional biometric checks at borders with a new system set to be phased in beginning November.
UK news
fromtalkingrobot.com
2 months ago

the captcha paradox - talkingrobot.com

Humans face increasing difficulty proving their identity, even as machines become more adept at mimicking human behavior.
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Surveillance tech outgrows face ID

Veritone Track utilizes AI to analyze body attributes such as size and clothing, enabling police to identify individuals without using facial recognition technology.
Wearables
Privacy technologies
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Google will pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims over user data collection

Google will pay $1.4 billion to Texas over unauthorized data collection.
The settlement serves as a warning to tech firms about user privacy violations.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
3 months ago

Pay With Your Palm - AliPay Debuts Palm-Recognition Tech That Makes Secure Contactless Payments - Yanko Design

The PL1 recognizes palm prints and vein biometrics, allowing contact-free payments that are fast, secure, and impossible to counterfeit.
Digital life
fromGSMArena.com
3 months ago

Android 16 will bring a new anti-theft feature to phones not made by Google and Samsung

The Identity Check feature requires biometric authentication exclusively, disallowing fallback to PINs or passwords, thereby reinforcing device security against unauthorized access.
Mobile UX
#facial-recognition
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

DHS watchdog investigating TSA's use of facial recognition

The DHS is auditing the TSA's use of facial recognition technology amid bipartisan concerns about privacy and security at U.S. airports.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
5 months ago

DHS watchdog investigating TSA's use of facial recognition

The DHS is auditing the TSA's use of facial recognition technology amid bipartisan concerns about privacy and security at U.S. airports.
Wearables
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

I Was Skeptical Of The Oura Ring At First. Now That I've Worn It For Months, I Understand The Hype.

The Oura Ring tracks over 20 biometrics to provide personalized health insights.
The ring's effectiveness may surpass that of previous health gadgets.
Skepticism about wearable tech exists, but Oura aims to differentiate itself.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 months ago

EU aims for October start date for EES passport checks

The EU is introducing a phased Entry/Exit System for non-EU nationals to streamline border checks, potentially causing longer wait times.
fromwww.twincities.com
8 months ago

Replacing passwords with passkeys for an easier login experience

Passkeys provide a secure, user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords by utilizing biometrics and encrypted codes.
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