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travel1 year ago

"Biometric Advancements Streamline Airport Security for PreCheck Travelers"

United Airlines has introduced "Touchless ID" technology at Chicago's O'Hare and Los Angeles international airports, allowing TSA PreCheck members to go through security by scanning their faces without showing physical IDs or boarding passes. Passengers can enroll in Touchless ID through the United app by scanning their passports and adding their Known Traveler Numbers, and then opt in during mobile check-in. The technology is currently available for single-passenger reservations for those at least 18 years old, with plans to expand to more airport features. Delta Air Lines has already implemented similar technology at its hubs, and the Department of Homeland Security is testing a self-service screening option using facial recognition and baggage scanning pods at an airport in Las Vegas.

via NBC News|
#airport-security#biometric-technology#touchless-id
travel1 year ago

"Biometrics Revolutionizing Air Travel: Navigating the Future"

Biometric technology, such as facial recognition, is rapidly expanding in airports around the world, promising to transform the travel experience by using unique physical identifiers like faces or fingerprints to streamline processes such as security screening, luggage drop-off, and boarding. Major airlines and government agencies in the United States are increasingly investing in this technology, while international airports are also installing biometrics-enabled gates and kiosks for immigration and customs. This year could mark a significant shift towards widespread biometrics use in air travel, potentially reducing waiting times and stress for travelers.

via The New York Times|
#airports#biometric-technology#facial-recognition
safety2 years ago

"Child's Tragic Death Prompts Recall of 60,000 Gun Safes"

Fortress Safe has voluntarily recalled over 60,000 gun safes sold at major retailers across the United States after a 12-year-old child reportedly died from accessing a firearm inside one of the safes. The recall was prompted by a programming flaw in the safes' biometric fingerprint reader technology, which could allow unauthorized users, including children, to access the safes. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 39 reports of the safes being opened by individuals with unregistered fingerprints. Consumers are advised to stop using the biometric feature immediately and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement safe.

via The New York Times|
#biometric-technology#childs-death#consumer-product-safety-commission
travel2 years ago

Changi Airport: World-Class Hub to Offer Passport-Free Departures by 2024

Singapore's Changi Airport, ranked as one of the world's best airports, will introduce automated immigration clearance in 2024, allowing passengers to depart without passports using biometric data. Biometric technology and facial recognition software are already in use at the airport, but the upcoming changes will further streamline the travel process by eliminating the need for physical travel documents. However, passports will still be required for countries outside of Singapore that do not offer passport-free clearance. The airport, which serves over 100 airlines and handles millions of passengers, hopes the biometric system will enhance passenger flow and efficiency. Biometric identification is increasingly being adopted worldwide, with airports in Dubai, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Delhi, London, and Paris already utilizing facial recognition technology.

via CNN|
#biometric-technology#changi-airport#passport-free-travel
technology2 years ago

Amazon to Expand Palm Payment Technology to All Whole Foods Stores

Amazon is expanding its palm-scanning payment system, Amazon One, to all Whole Foods stores by the end of the year. The biometric technology allows users to pay for items by placing their palm over a scanning device after connecting it to a stored credit card. Amazon One is already available in over 200 Whole Foods locations and will be rolled out to approximately 500 stores in the coming months. The company has seen "growing demand" for the technology and has also signed deals with other retailers and venues to install its palm-based payment tech and cashierless checkout system.

via CNBC|
#amazon#biometric-technology#cashierless-checkout
technology2 years ago

Samsung's Latest Display Tech: OLED with Fingerprint and Health Sensing Capabilities

Samsung has unveiled a new Sensor OLED Display that can read fingerprints anywhere on the screen, allowing for new biometric and health-related capabilities in future phones and tablets. The display technology can also be used to monitor heart rate and blood pressure, providing more accurate readings than available wearables. Samsung has not yet announced if it plans to use this technology on future devices. Additionally, Samsung showcased a Rollable Flex screen and a Flex In & Out phone concept that eliminates the need for an external display, leading to thinner foldable phones.

via Engadget|
#biometric-technology#foldable-phones#health-monitoring