Facial recognition stories

Axis Communications reveals AI's growing role in video surveillance, stressing ethical use, data privacy, and hybrid cloud-edge systems in industry report.

ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

Staqu Technologies has teamed up with the Uttar Pradesh government to deploy the JARVIS AI platform at Vindhyachal Temple, enhancing security and crowd management.

HID's 2025 State of Security and Identity Report reveals a major shift in security strategies, with 73% of leaders prioritising mobile credentials and AI-driven solutions.

Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.

Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.

Acer has launched the refreshed Swift Go laptops, featuring the latest Intel Core Ultra 200H processors and stunning 3K OLED displays for enhanced productivity.

Technology consultancy Restive predicts that convenience, personalisation, and sustainability will dominate retail trends in 2025 for both online and physical stores.

Mastercard has unveiled enhancements to its Payment Passkey Service, introducing biometric authentication to streamline secure online transactions.

British neo-bank ANNA has launched biometric re-authentication to enhance security, requiring selfies to prevent unauthorised access to business accounts.

Vision-Box has installed over 150 biometric touchpoints at Jakarta and Bali airports to enhance Indonesia's border security and improve passenger experience.

AI's integration in personal computing sees a transformative year. MSI's AI laptops promise faster, secure processing and energy efficiency, reshaping user experiences.

HID to unveil cutting-edge biometric and access control tech at ASIAL 2024 in Sydney, showcasing innovations like the FacePod camera and resilient Signo Keypad Reader.

Milestone Systems is amplifying its footprint by inaugurating an innovative experience centre in Melbourne, showcasing its cutting-edge video technology.

Facial recognition tech at Batam Center’s Autogates reduces wait times and enhances security, revolutionising border crossings for Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.