Face Recognition Technology
8 Stories
Lenovo sticks with face recognition tool
News PC maker will not recall affected laptops despite claims its Veriface is among face recognition technologies that can be bypassed, but improvements are on way.
Tags: Biometrics, Security Management, Desktops, Notebooks and tablets, Security, Facial Recognition, Face Recognition Technology, Tool, Spokesperson, Singapore
FBI digs deeper into the Web
News Proposal would expand federal powers to mine publicly available databases and monitor Web use.
Gadgets play role of Big Brother
News Makers of everything from Webcams to seemingly innocuous devices such as your TV remote control or MP3 player can track your every move.
UK airport begins biometric ID trial
News Manchester Airport has begun a six-month trial of biometric face recognition technology that will scan passengers and use automatic gates in an attempt to tighten border security and speed up immigration checks.
Tags: Biometrics, Security, Facial Recognition, Home Secretary, ID Card, Europe, face recognition, Manchester, London, Silicon.com
Intel CEO sees Net boosting consumer electronics
News Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show, Intel CEO Otellini presented a vision of an always-on, always-connected experience for consumers.
Tags: Consumer Technology, Components, Network infrastructure, Personal Computers, Storage, x86-standard servers, Multiprocessor servers
Airport security technology under scrutiny
News Tuesday's terrorist attacks have some leading aviation experts calling for improved technology and beefed-up surveillance at the nation's airports--regardless of privacy advocates' concerns.
Face-recognition systems for airports derided
News As US airports begin installing face-recognition systems to thwart terrorism in the wake of the September 11 attacks, civil rights activists are rushing to decry the technology as ineffective and invasive.
Does Japan need the iPhone?
News The world's most sophisticated users of wireless technology may be unimpressed by Apple's high-tech gadget.
Tags: Handhelds, Mobile/Wireless
