Neowin News Feed for: Biometric

Reddit is considering using FaceID and passkeys to prove you're a human

Karthik Mudaliar — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:56:02 +0000

The "front page of the internet" is considering adding biometric checks, like FaceID, to verify its users are actually humans. Read more...

Find My Device app now gives you a biometric login option for quicker access

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:56:01 +0000

With the latest update to the Find My Device app, Google has added the option to use biometrics for quicker and more secure access. Read more...

You no longer need a password to sign in to your Microsoft account

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:00:02 +0000

Microsoft has formally announced the death of passwords, at least on its services. Starting today, you can completely remove a password from your Microsoft account and use alternate methods instead. Read more...

Save 14% off the JEM biometric authenticator + JEMPass Password Manager

Neowin Deals — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:46:01 +0000

Gain ease and peace of mind with a biometric key to all your digital accounts! Paired with a free 1-year JemPass service plan that protects all your passwords and places them at your fingertips! Read more...

U.S. Senators want to know more about Amazon One's collection of biometric data

Usama Jawad — Sat, 14 Aug 2021 05:14:01 +0000

Some U.S. Senators have penned a letter to Amazon's CEO, asking for more details about the company's Amazon One program and how it plans to ensure the privacy and security of biometric user data. Read more...

Google Autofill on Android finally supports biometric authentication

Rajesh Pandey — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 04:36:01 +0000

Google is finally making auto-fill on Android more secure by adding biometric authentication for it. This means that you will first have to confirm your identity before passwords will be auto-filled. Read more...

Researchers build a pencil-paper based biometric wearable that can monitor body signals

Ather Fawaz — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 05:16:01 +0000

By using conducting graphite patterns drawn with pencils and regular office-papers as flexible supporting substrates, the team built a biometric wearable that can gauge temperature, sweat, pH, etc. Read more...

Wendy's sued for illegally gathering and storing workers' fingerprint data

Ruel Revales — Sun, 23 Sep 2018 15:54:01 +0000

Former employees of Wendy's have filed a class-action lawsuit in Illinois against the restaurant for the way it handles employees' fingerprint data, potentially breaking a state law. Read more...

Samsung patents biometric camera presumably to compete with Apple's Face ID

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 07:04:01 +0000

The biometric camera could be making its way to Samsung's next-gen Galaxy S flagship, which will supposedly debut next year. The technology is supposed to work even in ambient light. Read more...

Latest reports reveal more details about iPhone 8's new 3D facial recognition technology

George Karmpoulonis — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 13:54:01 +0000

The upcoming iPhone 8 launch has gained its fair share of hype with plenty of leaks and rumors. Now more reports are shedding light on Apple's rumored 3D facial recognition system for the device. Read more...

iPhone 8 might include 3D face recognition technology

Stergios Georgopoulos — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:18:01 +0000

Apple is testing a new 3D sensor that will allow users to authenticate themselves by scanning their face. The system is considered more secure than Touch ID and might replace it in the future. Read more...

Samsung unveils 'FaceSense' biometric VR navigation prototype

Florin Bodnarescu — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:20:01 +0000

At VRLA 2017, Samsung has unveiled what it calls FaceSense, a prototype which tracks your facial movements and translates them into navigation input. The design is based on that of the Gear VR. Read more...

Facebook wants to eventually replace passwords, starting with Delegated Account Recovery

Florin Bodnarescu — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:20:01 +0000

At its F8 developer conference, Facebook unveiled a feature called Delegated Account Recovery, which would act as a method to securely log into third party sites using your Facebook account. Read more...

RealFace, an Israeli face recognition startup, acquired by Apple

Florin Bodnarescu — Sun, 19 Feb 2017 23:46:01 +0000

According to Calcalist, Apple has acquired Israeli facial recognition firm RealFace for an as of yet unclear amount of money. This is the fourth acquisition Apple has made in the country. Read more...

BIO-key launches three new Windows Hello compatible devices

Cage Appleby — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced three new USB biometric devices from BIO-key. The Windows Hello compatible hardware is available at Microsoft Stores and micosoftstore.com. Read more...

Chromium gets hardware security support; is fingerprint scanning coming to Chromebook?

Michael Firth — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 12:38:02 +0000

Recent updates to the Chromium software project suggest impending support for fingerprint or other bio-metric authentication, such as facial recognition. Now we just need the hardware. Read more...

macOS Sierra code suggests OLED touch bar and TouchID might be coming to Macs

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:52:01 +0000

A credible rumor came out last month suggesting that future MacBooks might feature TouchID and an OLED touch bar - and now code from the macOS Sierra beta seemingly corroborates those rumors. Read more...

You can download Microsoft's new Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator app, but it's still in beta

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 09 Jun 2016 09:32:01 +0000

Microsoft has been working on its Windows 10 Mobile Authenticator and users can take a sneak peek at the new beta version. Once final it will include support for push notifications and Windows Hello. Read more...

Inkjet printer fools smartphones with fake fingerprints

Boyd Chan — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 10:48:01 +0000

In a new proof of concept attack, a team from Michigan State University has demonstrated an ability to successfully spoof fingerprints and gain access to two flagship Android smartphones. Read more...

Kinect v2 now works with Windows Hello

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 15:52:01 +0000

Windows Hello requires specialized hardware to work but users can now emply their Kinects for this very purpose. Follow the tutorial on how to sign in to Windows 10 with your Kinect v2. Read more...

Intel demos 3D smartphone camera; hints at future Windows Hello integration

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 09:54:02 +0000

Intel's CEO showed off a new depth-sensing camera prototype that can be integrated into smartphones, allowing for numerous applications including biometric authentication via Windows Hello. Read more...

Windows Hello: Microsoft is making the password obsolete in Windows 10

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 16:27:59 +0000

Microsoft has just unveiled Windows Hello and Passport, two systems designed to make passwords obsolete in Windows 10. They rely on biometric signatures and secondary devices for authentication. Read more...

PS4 controller rumor: bye-bye to DualShock, hello to LCD screen and biometrics

John Callaham — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 04:07:52 +0000

A new rumor claims the main controller design for Sony's next Playstation console will include an LCD screen and biometric sensors on the grips, doing away with the current DualShock design. Read more...

Apple files biometric patent report, shows jailbroken iPhone

Sam Symons — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:27:01 +0000

Apple is rather well known for filing a lot of patents, most of which have yet to go anywhere. However, this one seems rather interesting. AppleInsider is reporting a new filing that shows a biometric... Read more...

Windows 7: BitLocker To Go & Biometric improvements overview

Tom Warren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:47:03 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder Windows... Read more...

HP Ships Biometric Laptop

Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:55:04 +0000

Biometric technology is taking another leap toward widespread usage as Hewlett-Packard Co. ships new laptops with fingerprint readers. The nx6125 notebook PC includes a fingerprint sensor made by AuthenTec Inc., which says... Read more...

New IBM Laptop Features Biometric Scanner

Tue, 05 Oct 2004 00:10:22 +0000

IBM announced on Monday the launch of a new line of ThinkPad notebooks designed to provide an extra layer of data protection through advanced fingerprint technology. The biometric capability will be present on... Read more...

US pushes forward with biometric visas and passports

Sat, 30 Aug 2003 03:12:41 +0000

Biometric technology that scans faces, fingerprints or other physical characteristics to confirm people's identities is about to get its biggest, most public test: at US border checkpoints. Yet significant questions loom about whether the US... Read more...

US names the day for biometric passports

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:54:30 +0000

A senior US government official has laid out detailed plans for the timing and form of US government issued biometric passports. Frank Moss, deputy assistant secretary for Passport Services, presented his organisation's plans to evolve... Read more...

Biometric or fingerprint data required to enter US!

Mon, 20 May 2002 16:06:36 +0000

Found this over on The Inquirer, yea I know this is not typical tech news, but it does put the question in the back of my mind... Has Bush has been reading way too... Read more...

Biometric technology to screen for hijackers?

Fri, 05 Oct 2001 10:35:16 +0000

Already, several initiatives are being put into place to protect some 694 million passengers on US commercial airlines. President Bush and the US Congress have agreed to deploy sky marshals once again on commercial passenger... Read more...