Category: biometrics

Pixel 4 adds an ‘eyes open’ check for using face unlock

[ad_1] It took several months, but you can finally enable face unlock on your Pixel 4 without worrying that someone will access your phone while you’re sleeping. Google has rolled out an April security update that adds the promised “require eyes to be open” optional setting. Enable it in the Face Unlock menu and you’ll […]

Facebook and Venmo demand Clearview AI stops scraping their data

[ad_1] Before sending the letter, it appears Facebook had tried several different approaches to get Clearview to comply. According to CBS News, the social media giant sent multiple letters to Clearview, attempting to clarify its policies. CBS News says the company had also requested detailed information from Clearview about its practices and demanded that the […]

Amazon may offer hand recognition payments to other stores

[ad_1] Amazon’s cloud would store the data and might even tie it to Amazon.com spending to help target ads, although we can imagine some hesitation given that people are already concerned about creepy targeting. The company may also have challenges in safeguarding payment cars. It could blacklist people caught using stolen cards, according to tipsters, […]

Samsung’s fix for Galaxy S10 fingerprint scanning will roll out soon

[ad_1] If you do get the update, you can’t escape it — the notice will stay until you install the fix. It’s a quick response, although it’s arguably a necessary one. In theory, anyone could unlock the S10 or Note 10 if the phone had a cheap screen cover installed. The fix should ensure that […]

United Airlines offers easier biometric clearance for frequent flyers

[ad_1] MileagePlus members can get Clear for $119 per year — not trivial, but a significant deal over the usual $179. Most United credit card holders, as well as Premium Silver, Gold and Platinum members, will pay $109. Jetsetters with a Global Services or Premier 1K membership, meanwhile, will have access for free. The arrangement […]

UK police’s facial recognition system has an 81 percent error rate

[ad_1] The report, obtained by Sky News, is the first independent evaluation of the scheme since the technology was first used at Notting Hill Carnival in August 2016. Since then it has been used at 10 locations, including Leicester Square and during Remembrance Sunday services. Researchers measured the accuracy of the technology from six of […]