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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
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US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
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How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
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All About The EU's Biometric Entry System For Non-EU Citizens
How all non-European Union citizens, including British visitors, travel to and from the bloc will start to change from Sunday when its long-delayed new biometric entry-check system starts operations.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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How Europe's Digital Entry/Exit System (EES) Will Affect Indians And Other Travellers
A digital border control system known as EES will become operational at airports, seaports, and land borders of the Schengen zone in Europe from a particular date in October.
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Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
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From Monsoon Session, A Hi-Tech Attendance System For Lok Sabha MPs
Members of the Lok Sabha will now be able to mark attendance at their seats in the House, addressing a very old complaint, sources have said.
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This AI Tech Catches Shoplifters Before They Even Steal Anything
Veesion claims its system does not require the use of biometrics or the storage of personal data to pinpoint potential shoplifters.
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iPhone 18 Pro Series Tipped to Get Hole-Punch Selfie Camera, Hidden Face ID System
Apple’s Dynamic Island, which currently hides its Face ID biometric authentication system, is said to get a minor upgrade this year, making it a wee bit smaller. A tipster now claims that things will get even smaller in the coming year, with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max getting a visible hole-punch camera with the Face ID system hidden ...
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OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra With MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC Launched Alongside Ace 5 Racing Edition
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has been launched in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition. The latter is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC. They run on Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out-of-the-box. Both phones are equipped with a "Glacier" cooling system for thermal management. They carry in-display o...
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Biometric Attendance System For Police Personnel
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a significant step towards attaining a digital Mahakumbh by implementing a fully biometric attendance system for its personnel.
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Nandan Nilekani Reveals His "Small Act Of Rebellion" Against Father
Nandan Nilekani is the visionary behind Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric ID system, serving over 1.3 billion people.
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Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Woman In Hospital After Getting Electrocuted At Delhi IAS Coaching Centre
A woman, in her early twenties, was rushed to a hospital after suffering an electric shock while trying to mark her attendance using the biometric system at her waterlogged IAS coaching centre in Delhi.
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No Front Desk, No Waiting: Dubai Hotels Now Let Guests Check In On Their Phones
The new system allows Dubai hotel guests to complete verification on their phone before arrival, allowing them to head straight to their rooms without waiting.
-
US To Begin New Biometric Entry-Exit Rule. What It Means For Indian Travellers
The new rule aims to tighten border management and security in the US amid rising concerns over fraudulent travel documents, visa overstays, and unlawful entries.
-
How to Use Biometric Authentication for UPI Payments in India: A Step-by-Step Guide
NPCI and RBI announced biometric and wearable glass-based authentication for UPI in India. Users can now verify payments via fingerprint or face unlock instead of a PIN, with Aadhaar-linked data and an initial Rs. 5,000 limit. The system aims to enhance convenience and security, especially for seniors. However, experts caution against accidental pa...
-
All About The EU's Biometric Entry System For Non-EU Citizens
How all non-European Union citizens, including British visitors, travel to and from the bloc will start to change from Sunday when its long-delayed new biometric entry-check system starts operations.
-
Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
-
How Europe's Digital Entry/Exit System (EES) Will Affect Indians And Other Travellers
A digital border control system known as EES will become operational at airports, seaports, and land borders of the Schengen zone in Europe from a particular date in October.
-
Dubai Airport Unveils AI-Powered Corridor That Clears Immigration In Just 14 Seconds
The corridor can process up to 10 passengers at once and removes the need for passport counters, smart gates or manual checks.
-
From Monsoon Session, A Hi-Tech Attendance System For Lok Sabha MPs
Members of the Lok Sabha will now be able to mark attendance at their seats in the House, addressing a very old complaint, sources have said.
-
This AI Tech Catches Shoplifters Before They Even Steal Anything
Veesion claims its system does not require the use of biometrics or the storage of personal data to pinpoint potential shoplifters.
-
iPhone 18 Pro Series Tipped to Get Hole-Punch Selfie Camera, Hidden Face ID System
Apple’s Dynamic Island, which currently hides its Face ID biometric authentication system, is said to get a minor upgrade this year, making it a wee bit smaller. A tipster now claims that things will get even smaller in the coming year, with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max getting a visible hole-punch camera with the Face ID system hidden ...
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OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra With MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC Launched Alongside Ace 5 Racing Edition
OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra has been launched in China with a MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, alongside the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Edition. The latter is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC. They run on Android 15-based ColorOS 15 out-of-the-box. Both phones are equipped with a "Glacier" cooling system for thermal management. They carry in-display o...
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Biometric Attendance System For Police Personnel
The Uttar Pradesh Police have taken a significant step towards attaining a digital Mahakumbh by implementing a fully biometric attendance system for its personnel.
-
Nandan Nilekani Reveals His "Small Act Of Rebellion" Against Father
Nandan Nilekani is the visionary behind Aadhaar, the world's largest biometric ID system, serving over 1.3 billion people.
-
Australia Proposes 'World-Leading' Ban on Social Media for Children Under 16
Australia is trialing an age-verification system to assist in blocking children from accessing social media platforms, as part of a range of measures that include some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.
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Woman In Hospital After Getting Electrocuted At Delhi IAS Coaching Centre
A woman, in her early twenties, was rushed to a hospital after suffering an electric shock while trying to mark her attendance using the biometric system at her waterlogged IAS coaching centre in Delhi.
