biometrics

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Mastercard Patent Could Prevent Biometric Data Attacks

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Mastercard’s efforts add to those of several companies looking at ways to prove real from fake.

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Meta’s “Skin Vibration” Authenticator Gets Up-Close and Personal to Combat Deepfakes

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Offering up more in-depth personal biometrics may not be a cure-all to cybersecurity woes.

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Visa Takes Biometrics On-the-Go Without Privacy Issues

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The patent could add another form of frictionless payment to the landscape, and present competitors to Apple Pay and Amazon’s Just Walk Out.

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Microsoft Passes on Passwords in Accessible Identity Tech Patent

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Microsoft’s cybersecurity patent that uses secret handshakes walks a fine line between identity security and user privacy.

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Healthcare

CRISPR Gene Therapy Gets First-Ever Regulatory OK

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Casgevy, a CRISPR gene-editing therapy, has been authorized by UK authorities to treat people with two blood diseases..

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Technology

Elon Musk’s ‘Everything App’ Dream Needs Even More of Your Data

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Okta’s AI-Powered Voice Scanner

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Meta’s Recording Studio

Meta wants to make your voice heard… literally.

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