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Next Apple Watch Models Unlikely to Add Touch ID, Focus on Battery Life
Apple is prioritizing larger batteries and more advanced health sensors over fingerprint authentication for the Apple Watch, according to a new claim from a prominent Chinese leaker. In a new Weibo post, Instant Digital pushed back on recent speculation about biometric recognition coming to Apple's wearable lineup, claiming instead that the company remains content to let users unlock their devices via their paired iPhone.
Bill banning Erie County businesses from using biometrics signed into law
The "Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act" prohibits the collection of biometric identifier information in commercial settings in Erie County.
Syracuse Council to vote soon on biometric identity technology restrictions
Biometric data encompasses a whole host of information.
NYC Health and Hospitals says hackers stole medical data and fingerprints during breach affecting at least 1.8 million people
The New York public healthcare system said hackers stole personal and medical data, and scans of biometrics — including fingerprints — in one of the largest recorded breaches of 2026.
Android 17's new lock screen trick could frustrate anyone trying to break into your phone
Google has detailed how Android 17 implements tougher lock screen security by drastically reducing PIN guess attempts and more.
New Allegheny County Jail devices track incarcerated peoples’ health, with an eye on early intervention
Medically vulnerable groups going through the intake area of the Allegheny County Jail will now have the chance to wear a biometric monitoring device that...
Wellgistics Health and Datavault AI to Form DelivMeds AI via PharmacyChain™ License Expansion and Acquisitions of QOLPOM Biometric Health Data and Drone Logistics IP and Majority of Tollo Health
Formation of DelivMeds AI, Inc. (ticker reserved: NASDAQ:MEDS), with an expected approximate combined asset value of $4 billion, is subject to…...
Data breach on New York public health system claims 1.8M victims, leaking biometric data to hackers
First revealed in March, the incident was confirmed to be months long. NYC Health + Hospitals blamed the intrusion on an unnamed third-party vendor. Stolen data includes medical records, finger and palm prints, and location data from patients and workers alike.
Google Pixel ‘Project Toscana’ reportedly upgrades face unlock hardware, compares to iPhone Face ID
Biometrics are a core part of any smartphone nowadays, and Google Pixel is one of the few brands that balances...
The Tyranny of the Oura Ring
I started by counting my steps. Soon, I was counting every other biometric. Was that a good thing?
UK Wants All iPhones to Block Explicit Images Unless You Prove Age
Apple and Google will soon be "encouraged" to build nudity-detection algorithms into their software by default, as part of the UK government's strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, reports the Financial Times. According to the report, Home Office officials want device operating systems to prevent any nudity from being displayed unless users can verify that they're adults through biometric checks or official ID.
How to Tell if a Wellness Retreat Is Legit Before You Spend Thousands and Some Red Flags
From IV drips to biometric testing, luxury wellness resorts are blurring the line between spa and medical clinic.
Meta Silently Added Face-Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses to Millions of Phones
Code reviewed by WIRED uncovered an unreleased face-recognition system embedded in Meta’s smart glasses platform. It’s designed to identify people via biometric data stored on users’ phones.
casio turns its ring watch into smart wearable with health tracking and notifications
the CRW-H001 combines digital timekeeping with biometric sensors and smartphone connectivity in a finger-sized device available exclusively in china.
NEC Transfers Overseas Network Equipment Resale Business and Other IT Businesses
NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a consortium led by Assist Group S.r.l. with business leaders who have extensive experience across a wide range of industries to transfer its overseas network equipment resale business—which involves building systems for overseas telecommunications operators and enterprises using network equipment from partner companies—as well as its IT services business for governments and local authorities in certain countries, which includes system development for biometric authentication and smart cities.
Why There's Simply No Need For A Password Manager Anymore
With OS-level password managers, passkeys, and biometric authentication technology, there's no longer much need for third-party password managers.
Withings and Function Integrate Connected Health Data with Comprehensive Lab Testing
Withings and Function have announced a partnership integrating connected health device measurements with comprehensive laboratory testing, enabling users to access daily biometric data and clinical results through both companies’ digital platforms. The integration aims to provide a more continuous view of individual health by combining routine measurements with periodic laboratory assessments.Under the agreement, Function members can synchronize data from Withings devices directly into the Function app, including body com...
Syracuse Common Council to discuss biometric identity technology restrictions
It comes days after Erie County passed a local law to prohibit biometric identification in commercial settings.
Erie County receives small number of responses to biometric law disclosure
The law prohibits businesses from collecting, using or selling people's data.
Stores collecting biometric data in Monroe County must tell customers
Monroe County mandates businesses to post notices when using biometric identification technology, enhancing transparency and protecting consumers.
Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem
Steve Huffman, Reddit's CEO, said that using biometrics is the "most lightweight way" to verify that it's a human.
Find Hub ‘Mark as lost’ will require biometric unlock & hide Quick Settings, more
At The Android Show, Google today announced the latest security and privacy features for the mobile operating system.
Caryn Seidman Becker Bought Clear Out Of Bankruptcy. Now She’s A Billionaire.
After conquering airport security checkpoints, Clear’s billionaire CEO Caryn Seidman Becker wants to use your biometrics to unlock doctors’ appointments, baseball games and the rest of your life.
Hiyd is a health tracker that attaches to the watch you already wear
Former Apple engineers figured out how to get a biometric sensor to attach to your watch without any magnets or adhesives.