… When the feature is activated, Wired reports, "it will transform faces captured by Meta's glasses into unique biometric signatures, commonly known as faceprints, and check each one against faceprints stored on the user's phone." In other words, NameTag would store biometric face data in an embedded… …
… Digital rights groups like the Electronic Frontier Foundation highlight the risks of Ring's Familiar Faces feature, noting that your biometric data, including a faceprint, "are some of the most sensitive pieces of data that a company can collect." Facial recognition software has long been associate… …
… Reviews ethics statement SwitchBot's New Smart Lock Uses Face ID to Unlock Your Door Face ID isn't just for your phone. SwitchBot's new smart lock line uses facial recognition to unlock your deadbolt. …
… But I think a lot about faces and tech. Apple has figured out a way to make AirPods work, and it even broke through an acceptance barrier of having our own faces be scanned as biometric authentication to unlock our phones. Face ID was no small hurdle when it debuted in 2017. …
… There are also serious concerns about data containment and privacy when using biometrics, as you can't reset your face or fingerprints if someone gains access to your biometric data. Make sure you understand and weigh the pros and cons of biometric locking before you set it up. …
… Biometric authentication: Touch ID or Face ID? Rumors of a camera on the Apple Watch have been around for a few years -- not for selfies, but potentially for Face ID or AI-based image recognition. …
… That law is so far-reaching that certain camera features like Google Nest's Familiar Faces technology is completely blocked in Illinois, along with some of Flock's recognition features. …
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… Some users, such as older adults, might not be comfortable linking their ID with their account or providing a face scan, which can inadvertently kick adults out of those spaces. Trusting tech companies with sensitive documents or biometric data can be risky. …