After a pilot program in Australia and New Zealand, Tinder will be expanding its identity verification feature to users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Mexico. The option aims to help users confirm the authenticity of profiles by verifying key information, such...
Imagine boarding an airplane by showing your face instead of showing your ID. That scenario could soon be a reality, according to experts quoted in a Sunday (Feb. 18) New York Times (NYT) report on the increased use of facial recognition and other biometric technology in the...
The increasing attacks on educational institutions, especially in the U.S., has prompted a pressing need for robust security measures to safeguard school campuses. In response to this sobering reality, institutions are increasingly turning to advanced technologies and automation to enhance the resilience of their “connected...
In recent years, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has emerged as a driving force in the digital payments space, with the region’s rapid technology adoption and changing consumer behaviors positioning it as a crucible for innovative payment solutions. “In 2023, we saw QR codes and digital...
Bumble is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure its dating profiles aren’t, well, artificial. “Our most recent research made one thing very clear: our members are anxious about the authenticity of their matches,” the company said Monday (Feb 5). “Worldwide, respondents cited fake profiles and the risk...
Biometrics startup Incognia has raised $31 million to develop its location identity offerings. The funding, announced in a Wednesday (Jan. 31) press release, will also help the company expand its presence in North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, while also delving into the consumer internet, financial services...
eCommerce company Bold Commerce has introduced its first biometric checkout offering. Powered by Wink, the company’s Bold Checkout lets retailers offer their customers the chance to use their faces and voices to prefill the information needed to complete a purchase, Bold Commerce announced Thursday (Jan. 25). “Retailers...
Mastercard has launched the Mastercard Biometric Authentication Service, a solution aimed at enhancing security and convenience for consumers. The service leverages biometrics, such as fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition, to verify identity and secure personal data, the company said in a Wednesday (Jan. 24)...
Clerk, a developer tools company providing a React-friendly authentication solution, has secured $30 million in Series B financing to expand its services into authorization. The funding round was led by CRV, with participation from Stripe and existing investors Andreessen Horowitz and Madrona, Clerk said in a Tuesday (Jan. 23) press release. Clerk’s...