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Apple Announces iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2

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Today marked Apple’s annual September launch event, and the Cupertino company used the highly anticipated platform to launched three major products. A new iPhone, a new Apple Watch, and wireless earbuds all made appearances as Apple went out of its way to showcase its partnerships with Nintendo and Nike. New Phone, New Watch, New 'Phones Apple officially announced its … [Read more...] about Apple Announces iPhone 7, Apple Watch Series 2

New Apple Patents Cover Multi-Touch Haptic Feedback

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Apple has been granted close to 40 new patents this week. In addition to an innovative system for tracking a moving humanoid form through a 3D map, the roster of patents also includes systems related to haptic feedback and biometric scanning. One of these interesting systems enables multi-touch haptic feedback. Essentially, the system would allow a touchscreen to vibrate in … [Read more...] about New Apple Patents Cover Multi-Touch Haptic Feedback

Evidence Builds for Coming Pixel Smartwatch

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Google is preparing to launch its own smartwatch, according to a leaker with a strong track record. Evan Blass has been proven right with some big predictions in the past, such as the Samsung Galaxy S10's in-display fingerprint sensor. Now, he's adding to rumors of Google's expansion to wearables with a screenshot, posted to Twitter, indicated that he has been given access … [Read more...] about Evidence Builds for Coming Pixel Smartwatch

Anticipating Metaverse Expansion, IriTech and Patron Target Biometric Wearables

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"The biometric technology will enable convenient user authentication while wearing a smart glasses or headset product, while the eye tracking will help to facilitate interaction with Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality interfaces." Amid growing excitement about the Metaverse, iris recognition specialist IriTech is looking to get ahead of the game via a partnership with … [Read more...] about Anticipating Metaverse Expansion, IriTech and Patron Target Biometric Wearables

Theia Biometric Tools Designed to Read VR Gamers’ Emotional Reactions

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Theia Interactive has unveiled a new set of biometric tracking tools to help developers gauge the impact and effectiveness of different virtual reality experiences. The Claria suite is designed specifically for the HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition headset, and uses the Reverb’s biosensors to capture the wearer’s physiological reaction to VR material. The full suite … [Read more...] about Theia Biometric Tools Designed to Read VR Gamers’ Emotional Reactions

Readers Look to a Brighter Future in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories

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With so many reasons to avoid thinking about the present state of affairs, this week's most popular articles on Mobile ID World had readers looking to the future as various companies explored how emerging technologies could be used in new and impactful applications. IDEMIA, for one, wants to give consumers new and convenient ways of making purchases. The company shared some … [Read more...] about Readers Look to a Brighter Future in This Week’s Top Mobile ID Stories

Karma Automotive Unveils Luxury Electric Car with 5G, Biometric Features

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The electric carmaker Karma Automotive has revealed that its new SC1 Vision Concept car will be making its North American debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, August 18th. The SC1 will be displayed on the Concept Lawn during the event. The new luxury vehicle comes with a slew of high-tech bells and whistles, including 5G connectivity and an AI voice assistant … [Read more...] about Karma Automotive Unveils Luxury Electric Car with 5G, Biometric Features

Trusted Analyst Says Samsung’s Note 9 Will Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanning

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Samsung's next Galaxy Note device will likely feature an in-display fingerprint sensor, according to a new note to investors from KGI Securities' Ming-Chi Kuo. The renowned analyst asserts that two compatriots of Samsung, BeyondEyes and Samsung subsidiary Samsung LSI, have already shipped samples to the company; meanwhile, Egis and California-based Synaptics are also … [Read more...] about Trusted Analyst Says Samsung’s Note 9 Will Have In-Display Fingerprint Scanning

News Roundup: Mobile ID and the New iPhones

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Last week at Mobile ID World we reported on the new Apple product launches, which included new iPhones and a new smartwatch, while mobile payments, Internet of Things, and fingerprint sensor integrations made up the bulk of the industry news. Here’s a look back on last week’s top stories in mobile identity management: – Learn How Mobility Is Changing Law Enforcement, … [Read more...] about News Roundup: Mobile ID and the New iPhones

Growing Enthusiasm For Biometric Authentication Among European Consumers

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New research undertaken on behalf of Visa shows a growing enthusiasm for biometric authentication among European consumers. The research was conducted by Populus, which surveyed 14,236 individuals across France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the UK. Among the major findings: 68 percent of respondents expressed interest in using biometrics for payment … [Read more...] about Growing Enthusiasm For Biometric Authentication Among European Consumers

First Internet Bank Honored For Use of Identity Tech

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Indiana-based First Internet Bank has been named Tech-Enabled Company of the Year at the 17th annual Mira Awards, a gala honoring Indiana's best tech companies and innovations. In a statement announcing the award, First Internet Bank said it was bestowed in recognition of the company's "ability to use technology to provide convenience, access, and a higher quality of service … [Read more...] about First Internet Bank Honored For Use of Identity Tech