Fingerprint Sensor news and trends

Samsung Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Sensor Tricked By 3D Printer
Security & Fraud // April 08, 2019

A Samsung Galaxy S10 user was able to show how he could trick the in-display fingerprint sensor using a 3D printer. According to a report in The Verge, citing a post on Imgur, the user was able to trick the Galaxy by taking a picture...

BBVA Launches Iris Scanning For Its App
Innovation // November 21, 2017

Samsung Electronics, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, and BBVA, the Spanish bank, announced Monday (Nov. 20) a new iris scanning feature that will enable BBVA customers with Samsung-compatible smartphones to log on to the bank’s mobile app simply by looking at their smartphone’s display....

Samsung Said To Out-Tech Apple With Galaxy Note 9
Mobile // October 10, 2017

Samsung Electronics, fresh off its success with the Galaxy S8, is working on the Galaxy Note 9, which may come equipped with something the Apple iPhone X is missing: a fingerprint sensor. That’s according to a news report in TheStreet.com, citing KGI Securities Analyst Ming-Chi...

Token Starts Presale For Its Biometric-Based Wearable Ring
Innovation // June 28, 2017

Token has launched the presale for its biometric-based wearable electronic ring that can allow its users to make wearable payments, power up a computer and part doors — all by simply waving a finger. According to news from TechCrunch, the ring is integrated with Mastercard, Microsoft, Visa,...

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Mastercard Tests Biometric Cards In Mexico

May 07, 2019
Mastercard and payments technology company Edenred announced Tuesday (May 7) the launch of a biometric card technology test in Mexico. In a press release, the companies said they are testing the technology with a state benefits program. Consumers who are part of the benefits program will receive a card with an embedded fingerprint sensor to […]

Samsung Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Sensor Tricked By 3D Printer

April 08, 2019
A Samsung Galaxy S10 user was able to show how he could trick the in-display fingerprint sensor using a 3D printer. According to a report in The Verge, citing a...

BBVA Launches Iris Scanning For Its App

November 21, 2017
Samsung Electronics, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, and BBVA, the Spanish bank, announced Monday (Nov. 20) a new iris scanning feature that will enable BBVA customers with Samsung-compatible smartphones...

Samsung Said To Out-Tech Apple With Galaxy Note 9

October 10, 2017
Samsung Electronics, fresh off its success with the Galaxy S8, is working on the Galaxy Note 9, which may come equipped with something the Apple iPhone X is missing: a...