Business News
A College Is Removing Its Vending Machines After a Student Discovered They Were Using Facial-Recognition Technology
The smart vending machines at the University of Waterloo first gained attention on Reddit.
Facial Recognition Technology
Tech
Complete Guide to Understanding Facial Biometrics: Should You Be Scared?
Does facial biometric technology scare you? Maybe it should make you feel safer.
By Clayton Roth
Business News
Portland, Oregon Imposes Strict Ban on Facial-Recognition Technology
Private businesses and government agencies can't use facial-recognition technology starting on January 1 next year.
Business News
Facebook Users Can Sue Over Facial Recognition, Court Rules
Facebook users in Illinois claim the tech giant violated the state's Biometric Information Privacy Act, which requires companies to obtain consent when collecting their biometric information.
By Michael Kan
Business News
Oakland, California Bans Facial Recognition
Oakland follows San Francisco and Somerville, Massachusetts in banning the facial recognition technology because of possible misuse.
By Adam Smith
Business News
U.K. Police Need to Put the Brakes on Facial Recognition
Police in the U.K., backed by the government, are testing a facial-recognition system that is 20 percent accurate and treating those who avoid its gaze as potential suspects.
By Adam Smith
Business News
Teen Sues Apple for $1 Billion Over False Arrest
Ousmane Bah alleges Apple linked his face to that of a thief who'd stolen his ID.
Business Operations & Logistics
Google Moves Away From Passwords and Towards Facial Recognition. 3 Things to Know Today.
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By Hayden Field
Online Presence
What Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Facial Recognition Technology
The opportunities are intriguing, as long as ethical concerns are managed appropriately.
Business News
Watch a Developer Erase His Face With the iPhone X
'It is scary. I do not really know what it can be used for,' said Kazuya Noshiro.
By Steve Dent
Business News
Researchers Claim They Can Dupe iPhone X Face ID With a Mask
For about $150, researchers at Bkav Corporation designed a mask they said is able to unlock an iPhone X using Face ID. Did they prove Apple wrong?
Tech
The iPhone 8 Will Influence the Mobile Community for Years to Come
A winning mix of emerging and maturing technology will set the bar for future Android releases, too.
Business Ideas
17 Amazing — and Surprising — Uses of Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology is now being used to make sure students are paying attention in school.
By Rose Leadem
Business News
Selfies Could Fool the Galaxy S8’s Iris Scanner
A hack demonstrates that the iris scanner in Samsung's new flagship smartphone could unlock the device when presented with a photograph of the owner's eye.
By Tom Brant
Tech
What Tech Entrepreneurs Can Learn From the Startup That Beat Google
Facial-recognition experts at NTechLab kept a laser focus -- building credibility and buzz that allowed their company to expand across multiple industries.
By Ben Simkin
Business News
China Battles Toilet Paper Thieves With Facial Recognition
Artificial intelligence has invaded public bathrooms in Beijing, where toilet paper dispensers now detect people's faces before giving out more tissue.
By Tom Brant