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Facebook is known for tracking users even when they log off from the site; the social media giant also faces criticism over its tactics to collect user data. Now, it is being reported that Facebook is testing facial recognition technology to assist users in unlocking their Facebook accounts. This means Facebook will use your face to verify […]
Short Bytes: Samsung made a whirlpool of changes with the Galaxy Note 8, but, somehow, forgot to improve the facial recognition feature that still haunts millions of Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ users. A dexterous user has found out that the facial recognition of the Galaxy Note 8 is just as flawed as the high-end […]
A few of months ago it was reported that the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) devised a rule for foreign travelers wishing to visit the US according to which foreign travelers were required to hand over their social media account details to US Immigration authorities for security checks. Now, according to recent reports, it has […]
Facial recognition machines have been installed in public toilets in Beijing’s most famous Park, Temple of Heaven. These machines are on trial to avoid the waste of toilet paper, as it has been excessively used by “some tourists.” So be prepared to use a limited 60-centimeter-piece (that has been upgraded from one-ply to two-ply) given […]
Short Bytes: Google’s Smart Lock includes various methods to unlock an Android device. You can use voice recognition, facial recognition or a Bluetooth-connected device to gain access to your phone. Using smart lock, you can also keep your phone unlocked while it is in your hands or automatically unlock your phone when you reach a […]
Apple had introduced fingerprint scanning feature to prevent users from the hassle of forgetting their passwords and also to make sure that the phone cannot be exploited by hackers and thieves if it gets stolen. However, the company believes that this is still not enough and they need to augment their security measures, even more, […]
Facial recognition technology is being widely used, so it was about the time when anti-facial recognition tech would come up with an inexpensive solution. Yes, the solution in the discussion is sunglasses and eyewear known as “Reflectacles” developed to protect users from facial recognition software, eyes of security cameras and protect their privacy with systems designed […]
So hackers have successfully tricked Facial Recognition System using Facebook profile pictures — What next? A majority of tech firms rely on facial recognition technology for verification of their users. It is indeed a trusted mode of identity verification for some. But University of North Carolina’s team of researchers at the Usenix security conference held […]
What comes to your mind when you read the term mass surveillance?… The USA? NSA? Edward Snowden? Right! Well, add the FBI’s massive facial recognition database to the list as well. Just last week it was widely reported that the Federal Bureau of Investigation wants to create a software that identifies, automatically, tattoos related to criminal organizations, […]
How many of you have watched the sci-fi film’s sequel “Back to the Future II”? Do you know the time machine on that movie landed on Wednesday 21st October 2015 which is today? You must be wondering why we are talking about that movie? Well, we need to evaluate the 30 years of inventions and if […]
The social network’s face-recognition software has been sued again and to add salt to their wounds, privacy groups also have issued warnings. It does sound hilarious and somewhat exaggerated, but it is true that a class-action lawsuit has been filed by Illinois residents against Facebook Inc., for the fourth time this year. [must url=”https://www.hackread.com/facebook-algorithm-user-pictures/”]Facebook Algorithm […]
Facial recognition software is cropping up everywhere, so it was only a matter of time before anti facial recognition tech started to catch up. Naturally, Japan is leading the way in R&D. That’s right; Japan’s National Institute of Informatics is now developing ‘privacy glasses’ that make human faces unreadable to machines. An earlier (less flattering and […]
Protecting customers from fake online transactions has always been a challenging task for the company’s security division, which has forced a popular credit card company to adopt some innovative ways to verify online purchases and to cut down fraud. MasterCard, one of the most popular financial company, while experimenting with the biometric technology, has developed […]
Facebook’s new Algorithm powerful enough to identify you even if you aren’t looking at the camera. Facebook’s AI/artificial intelligence lab introduced an algorithm at the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition conference earlier this month that can locate you in a picture with 83% accuracy. The catch is that it can judge your identity even if […]
A new photo-sharing application has been released by Facebook this week called Moments. This app utilizes facial recognition technology to tag and sends your pictures from your private camera roll. Facebook’s Product manager Will Ruben writes in his blog post about Facebook Moments App: “Syncing photos with the Moments app is a private way to give […]
Finding someone’s age and gender, no longer a problem! With Microsoft’s newest API all the age secrets are to be exposed — Well.. not really, the tool sucks. So, people who try to hide their age can be in big trouble with this new (application program interface) API. Microsoft, right in the middle of Microsoft’s BUILD […]
The ever-growing trend of selfies is now inching forward to hit a new milestone. It’s time when selfies are all set to ensure the safety of your phone. That’s all possible because of a new Apple patent which allows the users to unlock their iPhone with a selfie. Patent US 20120235790A1 with title ‘Locking and Unlocking […]