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Huawei Mate 20 Pro to Feature In-Display Fingerprint Scanning: Leaks

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A growing body of evidence suggests that Huawei is going to stick with in-display fingerprint sensor technology for at least one of its upcoming flagship smartphones. Part of the evidence comes by way of a leaker posting on the Chinese social media site Weibo. Purporting to feature an image of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the leaker also asserts that the device will feature an … [Read more...] about Huawei Mate 20 Pro to Feature In-Display Fingerprint Scanning: Leaks

Hitachi, KDDI Experiment with Blockchain-Based Naked Payments

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" Unlike other nascent naked payments technologies aimed at directly linking consumers' biometric data to their payment accounts, Hitachi's system revolved around coupons, allowing participants to dispense with the actual paper, and helping merchants to ensure that coupon use is accurately tracked and accounted for." Hitachi and Japanese telecom KDDI have conducted a trial of … [Read more...] about Hitachi, KDDI Experiment with Blockchain-Based Naked Payments

BRIEF: Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Smart Bet

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Artificial intelligence has always been an exciting concept. AI technology helped to drive the computer revolution of the 1990s, has animated some of the toughest opponents to be faced in video games, and has lately become increasingly talkative on our smartphones. But now that the state of the art is starting to enable computer vision – the ability of software to use sensors … [Read more...] about BRIEF: Artificial Intelligence Becomes a Smart Bet

Qualcomm Pays $2B to Drop NXP Acquisition Effort

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Qualcomm has given up on its effort to acquire NXP Semiconductors after failing to get regulatory approval from Chinese authorities. While Qualcomm is a US company and NXP is based in the Netherlands, the regulatory approval was needed because NXP does most of its business in China, with almost two thirds of its revenues coming from that market last year. A spokesperson with … [Read more...] about Qualcomm Pays $2B to Drop NXP Acquisition Effort

Samsung to Unveil Smart Speaker Next Month: Report

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Samsung may unveil its smart speaker as early as next month, suggests a new report in the Wall Street Journal. Samsung first hinted that it had an Amazon Echo rival in development last summer, with its mobile head, DJ Koh, coyly stating, "Maybe soon we will announce it." The company still hasn't, but insiders are apparently ready to leak some information. Citing "people … [Read more...] about Samsung to Unveil Smart Speaker Next Month: Report

AI to Be Major Theme at MWC Shanghai

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With Mobile World Congress Shanghai just a couple of weeks away, the GSMA has offered some final details about the event, and it looks like artificial intelligence is going to be a big theme at this year's event. One of the most noteworthy speakers announced for its 4YFN ('Four Years From Now') programme is Catherine Yang, Baidu's Head of AI. The company's AI expertise is … [Read more...] about AI to Be Major Theme at MWC Shanghai

Vein ID Could Address iPhone Spoofing Concerns

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Future iPhones might get x-ray vision if a new Apple patent published May 15 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is any indication. The patent titled "Vein imaging using detection of pulsed radiation," – which was published alongside 67 other patents – describes an infrared imaging method that enables a device to capture subcutaneous blood vessel patterns. Vein ID, as it … [Read more...] about Vein ID Could Address iPhone Spoofing Concerns

Samsung to Give Up On In-Display Sensor for Note 9: KGI Analyst

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Renowned KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has reversed an earlier prediction that Samsung will bring in-display fingerprint sensor technology to its next Note device. His latest note to investors says that such technology has "many technical issues" including reduced operability with screen protectors and power consumption. As such, it's "likely" that Samsung will abandon … [Read more...] about Samsung to Give Up On In-Display Sensor for Note 9: KGI Analyst

Roundup: Mobile World Congress 2018 Was a Massive Success

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The GSMA has announced that more than 107,000 visitors from over 205 countries and territories attended the 2018 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Mobile ID World and FindBiometrics reported live from the exhibition floor, where over 55 per cent of this year’s attendees held senior-level positions with 7,600 CEOs. “We had another highly successful Mobile World Congress, … [Read more...] about Roundup: Mobile World Congress 2018 Was a Massive Success

Huawei Wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award’ at Mobile World Congress 2018

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Mobile World Congress was in full swing this week in Barcelona, and the GSMA announced Monday that Huawei was selected as the winner of the GSMA’S “Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award” for 2018. The award recognizes Huawei’s contributions to the development of the mobile industry and the advancement of mobile communications through playing a leading role in … [Read more...] about Huawei Wins ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Mobile Industry Award’ at Mobile World Congress 2018

Mobile ID World at MWC: Mobile Connect, Intelligent Scan & Biometrics

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FindBiometrics and Mobile ID World are both reporting live from Mobile World Congress 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. The world's biggest and most celebrated conference and exhibition dealing with mobility and connectivity, MWC is a buzzing hive of innovation, leadership and disruption, especially in the realm of digital identity and biometrics. Today is the first day of MWC and … [Read more...] about Mobile ID World at MWC: Mobile Connect, Intelligent Scan & Biometrics