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Robots Might Be Able To Sense Human Feelings Just By Touching Skin, Scientists Claim
- Sunday December 22, 2024
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Traditional emotion-detection technologies such as facial recognition and speech analysis, are often prone to error.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
- Wednesday November 27, 2024
- Written by David Delima
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Oppo Pad 3 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version SoC, 9,510mAh Battery Launched
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Oppo Pad 3 Pro was launched in global markets outside China on Thursday alongside the Oppo Find X8 series smartphones. Oppo's new Android tablet boasts a 12.1-inch display with 3K resolution and maximum 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading version with 12GB RAM and carries a 9,510mAh battery with support for 67W fast chargi...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
- Tuesday October 22, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Harvard Students Develop Meta Smart Glasses App That Reveals People's Sensitive Details
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were used by two Harvard engineering students to build an app that can reveal sensitive information about people without them realising it. The students posted a demo of the video on X (formerly known as Twitter) and showcased the app’s capability. Notably, the app is not being made publicly available to users, instead,...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Huawei Mate 80 Series Tipped to Feature In-Display 3D Face Recognition Technology
- Tuesday August 13, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Huawei Mate 80 series, which isn’t slated to launch at least until next year, could feature advanced facial recognition technology, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The handset could reportedly provide increased security and privacy to users, courtesy of advanced 3D facial recognition technology embedded under the display.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Future Of Air Travel? No Passport Or ID Card Will Soon Be Required At This Airport
- Thursday August 8, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
By 2025, the airport will be equipped with cutting-edge biometric sensors at every identification checkpoint, from arrival to departure.
- www.ndtv.com
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Meta To Pay $1.4 Billion To Settle Texas Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Data
- Tuesday July 30, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas to resolve the state's lawsuit accusing the Facebook parent of illegally using facial-recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.
- www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Develop Facial Recognition Tool To Detect Stroke Within Seconds
- Tuesday June 18, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
A new smartphone application could come in handy for paramedics as it detects within seconds if a patient has suffered a stroke.
- www.ndtv.com
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Offer ‘More Secure’ PolarID to Compete With Apple's Face ID
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to bring a new facial recognition technology when it launches, according to claims by a tipster. It is suggested that Samsung may be developing a new facial recognition technology called PolarID. As per the claims, the technology has reached the premarket stage, meaning it could be ready to be shipped with smartph...
- www.gadgets360.com
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WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
- Thursday April 25, 2024
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
- www.gadgets360.com
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"Smart Gun" With Facial And Fingerprint Recognition Hits US Market
- Monday March 25, 2024
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Biofire Technologies, a Colorado-based technology company, is preparing to ship out the first biometric "smart gun" to hit the market in the United States.
- www.ndtv.com
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Canada University To Remove Vending Machines Over Facial Recognition Tech
- Friday March 1, 2024
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A university in Canada is set to remove a series of smart vending machines from its campus following concerns over the use of facial recognition technology in secret.
- www.ndtv.com
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iPhone Devices Under Threat as New iOS Trojan That Targets Facial Recognition Data Reported
- Friday February 16, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
iPhone devices are being targeted by a rare trojan called GoldDigger, a cybersecurity firm has reported. The malware is part of a cluster of aggressive banking trojans that have been affecting users in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. It is capable of stealing facial recognition data, identity documents, and can even intercept SMS.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Robots Might Be Able To Sense Human Feelings Just By Touching Skin, Scientists Claim
- Sunday December 22, 2024
- Science | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Traditional emotion-detection technologies such as facial recognition and speech analysis, are often prone to error.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
A group of researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can protect users from undesired facial scanning by bad actors. Dubbed Chameleon, the AI model uses a special masking technology to generate a mask that hides the faces in images without impacting the visual quality of the protected image. Additionally, the researcher...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Apple Wins Patent for Security Camera Technology That Identifies People Without Facial Recognition
- Wednesday November 27, 2024
- Written by David Delima
Apple has secured a patent for a security camera technology that is designed to identify individuals using both facial recognition as well as their physical characteristics. The patent describes a security camera system that utilises both facial recognition and a "bodyprint," which identifies people by images of their torso or attire.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Oppo Pad 3 Pro With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version SoC, 9,510mAh Battery Launched
- Thursday November 21, 2024
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Oppo Pad 3 Pro was launched in global markets outside China on Thursday alongside the Oppo Find X8 series smartphones. Oppo's new Android tablet boasts a 12.1-inch display with 3K resolution and maximum 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading version with 12GB RAM and carries a 9,510mAh battery with support for 67W fast chargi...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Meta Testing Facial Recognition to Spot Scam Ads That Use Celebrity Images, Faster Identity Verification
- Tuesday October 22, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Meta announced testing facial recognition technology to detect scam ads and assist users in faster account recovery on Monday. The social media giant is specifically targeting “celeb-bait” ad scams, where scammers use images of celebrities and public figures to lure users into interacting with the ad and clicking malicious links.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Harvard Students Develop Meta Smart Glasses App That Reveals People's Sensitive Details
- Thursday October 3, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by David Delima
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses were used by two Harvard engineering students to build an app that can reveal sensitive information about people without them realising it. The students posted a demo of the video on X (formerly known as Twitter) and showcased the app’s capability. Notably, the app is not being made publicly available to users, instead,...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
Huawei Mate 80 Series Tipped to Feature In-Display 3D Face Recognition Technology
- Tuesday August 13, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
Huawei Mate 80 series, which isn’t slated to launch at least until next year, could feature advanced facial recognition technology, according to claims on social media by a tipster. The handset could reportedly provide increased security and privacy to users, courtesy of advanced 3D facial recognition technology embedded under the display.
- www.gadgets360.com
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Future Of Air Travel? No Passport Or ID Card Will Soon Be Required At This Airport
- Thursday August 8, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Ritu Singh
By 2025, the airport will be equipped with cutting-edge biometric sensors at every identification checkpoint, from arrival to departure.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Meta To Pay $1.4 Billion To Settle Texas Lawsuit Over Facial Recognition Data
- Tuesday July 30, 2024
- World News | Reuters
Meta Platforms has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to Texas to resolve the state's lawsuit accusing the Facebook parent of illegally using facial-recognition technology to collect biometric data of millions of Texans without their consent.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Develop Facial Recognition Tool To Detect Stroke Within Seconds
- Tuesday June 18, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
A new smartphone application could come in handy for paramedics as it detects within seconds if a patient has suffered a stroke.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Tipped to Offer ‘More Secure’ PolarID to Compete With Apple's Face ID
- Wednesday June 12, 2024
- Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is tipped to bring a new facial recognition technology when it launches, according to claims by a tipster. It is suggested that Samsung may be developing a new facial recognition technology called PolarID. As per the claims, the technology has reached the premarket stage, meaning it could be ready to be shipped with smartph...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
WhatsApp Now Supports Face Unlock for App Lock on Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
- Thursday April 25, 2024
- Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna
WhatsApp has rolled out support for the face unlock feature in the Pixel 8 series. This update provides a convenient way to unlock your WhatsApp and keep chats secure from prying eyes. Once users have set up facial recognition on the instant messaging app, they can simply look at it to unlock the app. This facility eliminates the need for biometric...
- www.gadgets360.com
-
"Smart Gun" With Facial And Fingerprint Recognition Hits US Market
- Monday March 25, 2024
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
Biofire Technologies, a Colorado-based technology company, is preparing to ship out the first biometric "smart gun" to hit the market in the United States.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Canada University To Remove Vending Machines Over Facial Recognition Tech
- Friday March 1, 2024
- World News | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
A university in Canada is set to remove a series of smart vending machines from its campus following concerns over the use of facial recognition technology in secret.
- www.ndtv.com
-
iPhone Devices Under Threat as New iOS Trojan That Targets Facial Recognition Data Reported
- Friday February 16, 2024
- Written by Akash Dutta, Edited by Manas Mitul
iPhone devices are being targeted by a rare trojan called GoldDigger, a cybersecurity firm has reported. The malware is part of a cluster of aggressive banking trojans that have been affecting users in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. It is capable of stealing facial recognition data, identity documents, and can even intercept SMS.
- www.gadgets360.com