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The Ultimate Guide to Biometrics

A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Biometrics.

What to know about Biometrics

Biometrics is an evolving field focused on using unique biological traits—such as fingerprints, facial patterns, voice, iris, and even behavioral characteristics—to verify and authenticate individuals. As traditional security measures like passwords face increasing challenges, biometrics offers a promising blend of enhanced security and user convenience, gaining traction across sectors including finance, healthcare, government, and eCommerce.

Recent developments highlight biometric technologies being integrated into everyday experiences: from contactless payments and passwordless authentication to seamless remote onboarding and access control. Innovations like facial recognition in airports, voice biometrics for transaction security, and palm vein authentication are transforming how identity verification is conducted, aiming to reduce fraud and improve user experience while raising important considerations about privacy and ethical use.

Readers interested in how biometrics is reshaping digital security, customer interactions, and fraud prevention will find a wide array of insights here. The stories not only cover technological advances but also discuss regulatory, security, and social challenges, providing a comprehensive understanding of biometrics' current impact and its potential to shape secure, efficient, and user-friendly systems in the near future.

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Recent Biometrics News

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
Data Protection

ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award

The award highlights growing demand for biometric readers that add threat detection and watch-listing at entry points, beyond simple access checks.

Sat, 28th Mar 2026

Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification
Data Protection

Tackling healthcare data quality challenges with smart patient verification

US healthcare turns to smart verification tools to tackle dangerous patient data errors, duplicate records and rising fraud risks.

Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests
Data Protection

Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests

Alcatraz's Rock X facial authentication system has completed live trials at Honolulu airport, boosting its pitch for staff and secure-area access.

Fri, 16th Jan 2026

Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices
Facial recognition

Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices

Alcatraz enhances its facial access system with privacy-first biometrics, adaptive two-factor authentication, and AI-powered tailgating detection for secure, flexible entry.

Tue, 29th Jul 2025

1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents
Identity and Access Management

1Password launches Claude browser login for AI agents

The update lets AI agents sign in without seeing passwords, easing a major security hurdle for firms automating browser tasks.

Today

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth
Productivity

SITA says digital tools are reshaping airport growth

Airports are using biometrics and artificial intelligence to absorb surging passenger numbers without costly new terminals or bigger frontline teams.

Last week

Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover
Digital Transformation

Entrust launches biometrics to curb AI account takeover

Businesses are under pressure to verify users beyond login as AI-generated deepfakes drive account takeover and fraud losses mount.

Last month

Daon wins ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI governance
Regulatory technology

Daon wins ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI governance

The certification may reassure banks and governments that Daon's identity and fraud tools meet stricter AI oversight as scrutiny intensifies globally.

Last month

Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool
Data Privacy

Auror wins retail award for facial recognition tool

Retailers are weighing facial recognition tools more cautiously as privacy fears rise, after Auror's system won a loss prevention award.

Last month

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud
IT service management

1Kosmos puts workforce identity tool on Google Cloud

The listing should speed procurement for cloud customers as employers face rising risks from impersonation, fraud and stolen credentials.

Last month

Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
Banking

Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay

Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.

Last month

ebankIT partners Daon on continuous identity checks
Small Business

ebankIT partners Daon on continuous identity checks

Banks using ebankIT can now trigger extra checks when fraud risk rises, after AI-driven impersonation exposed gaps in one-off onboarding checks.

Last month

1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot
Digital Transformation

1Kosmos wins Epic Toolbox identity verification spot

The integration could help health systems curb account takeover and fraud as MyChart use grows for records, bookings and messages.

Fri, 22nd May 2026

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks
Regulatory technology

3DiVi adds session intelligence to biometric checks

Banks and fintech groups could spot rising rejection rates and hidden attack patterns sooner, with 3DiVi's new layer analysing live biometric sessions.

Fri, 15th May 2026

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software
iOS

RØDE unveils Sonaura mic tech, wireless gear & software

Production users gain smaller, tougher microphones and dual-channel wireless kit as RØDE expands from capture to editing software.

Mon, 20th Apr 2026

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend
Sustainability

SITA says fragmented data hinders aviation tech spend

Fragmented information is curbing aviation’s return on a USD $50.8 billion technology bill as delays, AI and security efforts suffer.

Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Identity Theft

Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound

Banks and government agencies face a wider mobile fraud threat after researchers tied fake Android apps to a Cambodia scam compound.

Mon, 13th Apr 2026

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Data Protection

Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud

Banks and public bodies in 21 countries face device-takeover fraud that can steal SMS codes, biometric data and funds.

Mon, 13th Apr 2026