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Disney Sued Over Biometric Gatekeeping at Disneyland
business8 days ago

Disney Sued Over Biometric Gatekeeping at Disneyland

A California federal class action accuses Disney of violating privacy, competition and consumer-protection laws by deploying facial-recognition at Disneyland and California Adventure entrances to verify tickets. The suit contends guests—often children—aren’t adequately informed or given meaningful opt-in consent, and that facial data is collected and linked to initial ticket or pass images to curb fraud and manage crowd flow. Disney says it disposes of biometric data within 30 days unless needed for legal or fraud reasons. The plaintiffs seek at least $5 million and argue the technology enables a privatized surveillance model. The case follows Disney’s $10 million FTC settlement last year over children’s data on YouTube.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#biometrics#business#class-action
Polar ID Goes Subdisplay: Metalenz Puts Face Unlock Behind the Screen
technology22 days ago

Polar ID Goes Subdisplay: Metalenz Puts Face Unlock Behind the Screen

Metalenz’s Polar ID uses polarization data captured by metasurface optics to distinguish real faces from masks, enabling biometric authentication that can operate beneath an OLED display. The system promises a notch-free, secure Face ID-like solution for laptops and smartphones, resistant to high-quality masks, with mass production planned for 2027; the under-display version is expected to arrive around 2028 after closer collaboration with display makers.

via WIRED|
#biometrics#face-recognition#metasurfaces
Sony Signals Global PlayStation Age Checks for Chat Features
technology1 month ago

Sony Signals Global PlayStation Age Checks for Chat Features

Sony is reportedly rolling out global age verification for PlayStation’s communication features (such as messages and voice chat) later this year, with UK/Ireland users verifying via face scans or ID through Yoti; unverified users would still access games, trophies, and the Store, while privacy and biometric data concerns loom as regulators scrutinize the approach, and Sony also plans to rebrand PSN by September 2026.

via GameSpot|
#age-verification#biometrics#playstation
Iris as Identity: Worldcoin Partners with Tinder and Zoom to Verify Humans
artificial-intelligence1 month ago

Iris as Identity: Worldcoin Partners with Tinder and Zoom to Verify Humans

Worldcoin is expanding its biometric iris-scan verification, linking with Tinder for global “verified human” profile badges and with Zoom for real-time face checks via World ID Deep Face, plus a Concert Kit to curb ticket bots. While proponents argue biometrics can prevent bots and fraud, critics warn about privacy risks and the challenge of scaling the system, as Worldcoin presses for broader uptake amid mixed public reception and infrastructure questions.

via Gizmodo|
#artificial-intelligence#biometrics#iris-scan
World ID Goes Mainstream with Major App Partnerships
technology1 month ago

World ID Goes Mainstream with Major App Partnerships

World ID, the identity system from World (co-founded by Sam Altman), is expanding into mainstream apps with integrations from Zoom, DocuSign, Tinder, Okta, Shopify and VanEck, and launching a standalone World ID app. The system uses a three-tier verification (selfie, government ID, iris orb) to confirm real humans and reduce bot/fake interactions as AI agents proliferate. About 17.9 million people have signed up, with ~1.1 million in North America; critics cite security/governance concerns. World plans more orbs in SF/NYC/LA and an orb-on-demand service to broaden access.

via Axios|
#ai#biometrics#identity-verification
Beat Europe’s New Biometric Lines: Smart Tips to Speed Through Passport Control
travel1 month ago

Beat Europe’s New Biometric Lines: Smart Tips to Speed Through Passport Control

European airports are seeing longer lines due to the rollout of the Entry and Exit System (EES), which requires first-time visitors to scan passports, take a photo, and provide fingerprints. While lines should ease as more travelers complete registration, you can minimize delays by arriving early (4 hours before departure), allowing longer layovers (3+ hours for Schengen connections), and choosing arrival airports with shorter queues (Madrid, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Zurich) over hubs like Amsterdam, Paris CDG, Berlin, Krakow, Lisbon.

via Upgraded Points|
#airports#biometrics#europe
Samsung's Polar ID Brings iPhone-Fast, 50% Smaller Face Scan to Galaxy S27 Ultra
technology3 months ago

Samsung's Polar ID Brings iPhone-Fast, 50% Smaller Face Scan to Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung is reportedly equipping the Galaxy S27 Ultra with Polar ID, a polarization-based facial recognition that works without a traditional depth-sensing cutout. The system unlocks in about 180 milliseconds—on par with Apple's Face ID—while shrinking the hardware stack by roughly 50% and preserving the front punch-hole design. Polar ID is designed to be harder to spoof (polarization differs between skin and other materials), less sensitive to lighting, and potentially cheaper to produce, which could broaden access to advanced biometric security on future Samsung devices.

via Wccftech|
#biometrics#face-id#galaxy-s27-ultra
Android 16+ adds stronger theft protections with biometric safeguards and new lock options
technology3 months ago

Android 16+ adds stronger theft protections with biometric safeguards and new lock options

Google is expanding Android's theft-protection tools for Android 16+, including a new enable/disable toggle for Failed Authentication Lock, broader Identity Check coverage across apps using the Biometric Prompt, longer lockout times for failed PIN/pattern attempts (with repeated incorrect guesses not counting), and an optional security question for the Remote Lock feature to verify the device owner.

via Droid Life|
#android#biometrics#identity-check
AI Reveals Fingerprint Overlaps Across Fingers, Upending Forensic Certainty
science3 months ago

AI Reveals Fingerprint Overlaps Across Fingers, Upending Forensic Certainty

An AI model trained on 60,000 fingerprint images detects cross-finger similarities, revealing that structural patterns can recur across fingers (and even across hands). The findings, published in Science Advances (2024), could speed investigative lead generation but are not courtroom-ready and require broader validation across diverse datasets and demographics.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#ai#biometrics#cross-finger-similarity
Apple Continues to Test Face ID for Macs Amid Uncertain Launch Timeline
technology7 months ago

Apple Continues to Test Face ID for Macs Amid Uncertain Launch Timeline

Apple is highly likely to introduce Face ID to future Macs, but the feature is still years away, with a potential release around 2027. Currently, Touch ID remains the standard biometric authentication method on Macs, and the transition to Face ID involves significant hardware and design considerations, including the possibility of under-display components. Buyers are advised to hold off on waiting for this feature as it is not imminent.

via Wccftech|
#apple#biometrics#face-id
Revolutionary E-Tattoos: The Future of Brainwave Monitoring
technology1 year ago

Revolutionary E-Tattoos: The Future of Brainwave Monitoring

Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed temporary electronic tattoos that can non-invasively monitor brain activity, potentially revolutionizing EEG testing and brain-computer interfaces. These e-tattoos use a specialized liquid ink that can be applied to the scalp, even through hair, and provide stable readings for up to 24 hours. This innovation could make EEGs more convenient and comfortable, reducing the need for cumbersome equipment and wires, and may also enhance brain-computer interface devices by eliminating the need for bulky headsets.

via Gizmodo|
#biometrics#brain-computer-interface#brainwaves
Passkeys Gain Momentum as Passwords Become Obsolete
technology1 year ago

Passkeys Gain Momentum as Passwords Become Obsolete

As passwords become increasingly insecure due to common usage of simple combinations like "123456" and "password," tech companies like Mastercard and Microsoft are shifting towards biometric and passkey methods for authentication. However, these new methods are not foolproof, as hackers continue to find ways to exploit security systems. Businesses must remain vigilant by training employees, updating security software, and managing risks, as the battle between security measures and cyber threats is ongoing.

via The Guardian|
#biometrics#cybersecurity#data-breaches