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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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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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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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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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Facial Recognition System Mounted Along Pahalgam Route Of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims.
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Israeli Technology Helps Delhi Police Solve ₹80 Lakh Robbery Case, 2 Arrested
An Israeli facial recognition system has helped Delhi Police solve a case of robbery at gunpoint, arrest two accused persons, and recover the entire stolen amount of Rs 80 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.
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"Sorry, I Didn't Get That': Why AI Misunderstands Some People's Words
Unlike you or me, automatic speech recognition systems are not what researchers call "sympathetic listeners." Instead of trying to understand you by taking in other useful clues like intonation or facial gestures, they simply give up.
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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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Digi Yatra Data Stored on Passenger Devices and Not in Centralised Storage, Minister Says
Digi Yatra, the biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology (FRT) has no central storage of passengers' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The data is stored in the passenger's own phone in the Digi Yatra secure wallet, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M...
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Tirupati Temple To Have Facial Recognition System From March 1. How It Will Work
The Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh, will soon roll out the facial recognition system for the devotees.
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Tirupati Temple To Introduce Facial Recognition System For Darshan From March 1
Tirumala Tiurpathi Devastanams said that the new technology will be used to prevent a devotee from procuring more tokens.
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Facial Recognition Technology, Smart Glasses Outlawed in Italy, Except for Fighting Crime
Italy on Monday prohibited the use of facial recognition and 'smart glasses'. The country's privacy watchdog has stated that facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed in Italy until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, and exceptions will only be allowed for technologies that play a role in jud...
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Samsung May Be Working on Dual Under Display Camera System for Improved Facial Recognition, Patent Suggests
Samsung is apparently working on a dual under display camera (UDC) technology that will help it improve the facial recognition technology for the face unlocking feature, a patent has suggested. The system could provide a secure experience.
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Hyderabad International Airport to Roll Out DigiYatra Platform for Paperless Travel From August 18
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) will roll out the DigiYatra platform for three months from August 18 onwards passengers as a proof of concept through the DigiYatra platform, the airport announced on Tuesday. With DigiYatra, passengers will be automatically processed based on a facial recognition system at select checkpoints.
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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.
-
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.
-
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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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.
-
Facial Recognition System Mounted Along Pahalgam Route Of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu and Kashmir Police have mounted facial recognition systems along the Pahalgam route of Amarnath Yatra to fend off against any terror attacks against the pilgrims.
-
Israeli Technology Helps Delhi Police Solve ₹80 Lakh Robbery Case, 2 Arrested
An Israeli facial recognition system has helped Delhi Police solve a case of robbery at gunpoint, arrest two accused persons, and recover the entire stolen amount of Rs 80 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.
-
"Sorry, I Didn't Get That': Why AI Misunderstands Some People's Words
Unlike you or me, automatic speech recognition systems are not what researchers call "sympathetic listeners." Instead of trying to understand you by taking in other useful clues like intonation or facial gestures, they simply give up.
-
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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Digi Yatra Data Stored on Passenger Devices and Not in Centralised Storage, Minister Says
Digi Yatra, the biometric boarding system using facial recognition technology (FRT) has no central storage of passengers' Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). The data is stored in the passenger's own phone in the Digi Yatra secure wallet, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M...
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Tirupati Temple To Have Facial Recognition System From March 1. How It Will Work
The Tirupati temple, in Andhra Pradesh, will soon roll out the facial recognition system for the devotees.
-
Tirupati Temple To Introduce Facial Recognition System For Darshan From March 1
Tirumala Tiurpathi Devastanams said that the new technology will be used to prevent a devotee from procuring more tokens.
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Facial Recognition Technology, Smart Glasses Outlawed in Italy, Except for Fighting Crime
Italy on Monday prohibited the use of facial recognition and 'smart glasses'. The country's privacy watchdog has stated that facial recognition systems using biometric data will not be allowed in Italy until a specific law is adopted or at least until the end of next year, and exceptions will only be allowed for technologies that play a role in jud...
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Samsung May Be Working on Dual Under Display Camera System for Improved Facial Recognition, Patent Suggests
Samsung is apparently working on a dual under display camera (UDC) technology that will help it improve the facial recognition technology for the face unlocking feature, a patent has suggested. The system could provide a secure experience.
-
Hyderabad International Airport to Roll Out DigiYatra Platform for Paperless Travel From August 18
GMR Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) will roll out the DigiYatra platform for three months from August 18 onwards passengers as a proof of concept through the DigiYatra platform, the airport announced on Tuesday. With DigiYatra, passengers will be automatically processed based on a facial recognition system at select checkpoints.
