Amazon hopes to have the scanners in place at its Whole Foods supermarkets by the beginning of next year, the … More
Category: Biometrics
Detroit Divided Over Use Of Facial Recognition Technology
When the Detroit police department proposed a network of high-definition surveillance cameras that would stream live video from gas stations, … More
Facial Recognition Test Mistook 1 in 5 Lawmakers For Criminals In California
SACRAMENTO — California Assemblyman Phil Ting has never been arrested, but he was recently mistaken for a criminal. He’s not surprised. … More
The Future Of Warfare: Army Googles Will Feature Facial Recognition Tech
A modified gamer headset will allow soldiers to see through a drone’s eyes, aim around corners, and identify the faces … More
#FaceApp Challenge: What Is It Really Being Used For?
Another day, another social media challenge with potentially murky consequences. If you’re one of the millions of people who recently … More
Technology Is The Beast System
Citizens of Sweden, China and America have something in common. Technology is pushing its way into their lives, regardless of … More
Alexa Gone Bad: When A.I. Assistants Turn On Humans
In the new ‘Child’s Play’ film, the wicked Chucky doll is reconceived as an A.I. assistant. But what if our … More
Comcast Launches Biometric ‘Eye Control’ For Television
Comcast has launched a feature enabling viewers with physical disabilities like spinal cord injuries or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) the … More
Tech-Savvy Protesters Go Digitally-Dark In Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s tech-savvy protesters are going digitally dark as they try to avoid surveillance and potential future prosecutions, disabling location … More
Airport Claims Biometric Security ‘Not Part Of Surveillance Program’
As the public grows wary of facial recognition, the head of CBP’s biometric entry and exit initiative says the agency … More
