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The $2 Hack Used By Chinese Workers To Outsmart Facial Recognition And Skip Work
Employees at a neighbourhood committee office in China were exposed for using printed face masks to trick a facial recognition attendance system, allowing colleagues to skip work.
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Parents Seek Clarity On Students' Future At Al-Falah Medical College
Serious concerns have emerged among parents of students enrolled at Al-Falah Medical College in Haryanas Faridabad as the institution faces ongoing regulatory and security scrutiny.
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Indigo Partners With Digi Yatra To Simplify Air Travel
Travellers can share their boarding pass directly with the Digi Yatra app by selecting "Share with Digi Yatra" in the IndiGo app after web check-in.
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Honor Magic 8 Pro Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of October 15 Launch in China
Honor Magic 8 Pro will launch in China on October 15 and the Pro variant may come with a 6.71-inch 1.5K quad-curved display, 3D face recognition, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 120W wired charging support, as well as a 50-megapixel main and 50-megapixel ultrawide rear sensors. It is confirmed to get a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, a 7,200mAh...
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'Where Am I Safe?': Trans People Fear Harassment After UK Court's Ruling
In April, the UK Supreme Court affirmed that under equality laws, the term "sex" refers to biological sex, meaning a transgender woman is legally considered male, and a transgender man is considered female.
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Watch: Couple Uses Face ID To Check Flight Info At China's Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
A recent viral video showcasing a couple's experience with this technology at Guangzhou airport has garnered significant attention online.
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Chinese Android Phone Brands Said to Be Testing Under-Display Cameras and 3D Face Unlock
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be testing under-display 3D facial recognition technology. This could allow the brand to provide a secure face unlock feature in its upcoming phones without visible camera cutouts. The 3D Face recongnition feature is currently available on some Android phones from Honor and ZTE.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...
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Meta Reportedly Considered Bringing Facial Recognition Support to Its Smart Glasses
Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition ...
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"Tougher Than Cricket": Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri Calls For Equal Recognition, Namedrops Virat Kohli
Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri has highlighted struggles faced athletes in sports outside cricket.
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Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
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
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.
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Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Soon, Face Recognition Cameras At Prayagraj Railway Station For Mahakumbh
With around 10 crore people expected to travel to Prayagraj by train for Mahakumbh early next year, several measures, including the installation of face recognition cameras, are being taken to enhance security at the nine railway stations here.
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The $2 Hack Used By Chinese Workers To Outsmart Facial Recognition And Skip Work
Employees at a neighbourhood committee office in China were exposed for using printed face masks to trick a facial recognition attendance system, allowing colleagues to skip work.
-
Parents Seek Clarity On Students' Future At Al-Falah Medical College
Serious concerns have emerged among parents of students enrolled at Al-Falah Medical College in Haryanas Faridabad as the institution faces ongoing regulatory and security scrutiny.
-
Indigo Partners With Digi Yatra To Simplify Air Travel
Travellers can share their boarding pass directly with the Digi Yatra app by selecting "Share with Digi Yatra" in the IndiGo app after web check-in.
-
Honor Magic 8 Pro Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of October 15 Launch in China
Honor Magic 8 Pro will launch in China on October 15 and the Pro variant may come with a 6.71-inch 1.5K quad-curved display, 3D face recognition, a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, 120W wired charging support, as well as a 50-megapixel main and 50-megapixel ultrawide rear sensors. It is confirmed to get a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, a 7,200mAh...
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'Where Am I Safe?': Trans People Fear Harassment After UK Court's Ruling
In April, the UK Supreme Court affirmed that under equality laws, the term "sex" refers to biological sex, meaning a transgender woman is legally considered male, and a transgender man is considered female.
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Watch: Couple Uses Face ID To Check Flight Info At China's Guangzhou Baiyun Airport
A recent viral video showcasing a couple's experience with this technology at Guangzhou airport has garnered significant attention online.
-
Chinese Android Phone Brands Said to Be Testing Under-Display Cameras and 3D Face Unlock
Chinese smartphone makers are said to be testing under-display 3D facial recognition technology. This could allow the brand to provide a secure face unlock feature in its upcoming phones without visible camera cutouts. The 3D Face recongnition feature is currently available on some Android phones from Honor and ZTE.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
-
Google Pixel 10 Series to Reportedly Get a Faster Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor
Pixel 9 series were the company's first to feature ultrasonic sensors instead of the slower optical sensors found in the Pixel 8 lineup and previous generations. A new leak now suggests that the upcoming Pixel 10 series will feature an improved ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, face unlock is said to remain the same, maintaining Class 3 se...
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Meta Reportedly Considered Bringing Facial Recognition Support to Its Smart Glasses
Meta explored adding facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify nearby individuals, according to a report. This opt-in feature raises privacy concerns, as people whose faces would be scanned wouldn't be offered a choice. While current Ray-Ban Meta glasses use an LED to indicate recording, it's unclear if facial recognition ...
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"Tougher Than Cricket": Indian Boxer Gaurav Bidhuri Calls For Equal Recognition, Namedrops Virat Kohli
Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri has highlighted struggles faced athletes in sports outside cricket.
-
Chameleon AI Model That Can Add Digital Mask to Protect Images From Facial Recognition Tools Unveiled
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
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.
-
Meta Pushes Back Against FTC Effort to Toughen Privacy Order
A Meta lawyer told the FTC’s five commissioners at a hearing Tuesday that the consumer protection agency doesn’t have authority to modify the agreement without the company’s consent.
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Soon, Face Recognition Cameras At Prayagraj Railway Station For Mahakumbh
With around 10 crore people expected to travel to Prayagraj by train for Mahakumbh early next year, several measures, including the installation of face recognition cameras, are being taken to enhance security at the nine railway stations here.
