Is Clearview Making You Nervous?
Technology is exciting. But there are some costs to technological advances, and one clear one is to our privacy. Read this for a primer on the privacy concerns surrounding Clearview’s facial recognition tech.
Fingerprint Sensor Vs Facial Recognition
The use of fingerprint sensor or facial recognition isn’t new. But both technologies are laudable. Their introduction brought an end to the use of passwords to secure several devices including mobile phones. So, whether you are trying to get some college homework help on the subject or skeptical on which biometric will be more suitable…
The NSA Wants Your Selfies
On June 2nd, Apple announced it would be updating it’s iMessage feature to allow users to send self-destructing videos, pictures, and audio messages, a clear attempt to share the limelight media-sharing app Snapchat has continued to bask in. Does this bode bad news for Snapchat? Maybe. But for those with concerns about how much and what…
Google Bans Facial Recognition Apps on Google Glass
With privacy concerns mounting over Google Glass, the company has amended its policy and banned any facial recognition app (or Glassware) on the augmented reality Google Glass, until it comes up with appropriate protection measures to prevent abuse of the service. Google posted a notice to its Google Glass Channel on Google+, acknowledging the potential…
Tokyo Scientists Combat Facial Recognition Software
Is big-brother facial recognition after you? Fear not! Facial recognition software has come a long way recently. So much so, that it had become what some people feel is a blatant invasion of privacy. From Google Images to Facebook and even mannequins with cameras hidden behind one of their eyes, the technology with a ‘big…