Panera Bread restaurants in select locations will install Amazon One devices that scan the unique features of the palm to record a signature for purchases. Though advertised as making paying easier, the technology has raised security concerns. Users pre-enroll online at Amazon One, and then complete enrollment in person at a location that uses Amazon…
Panera Bread Implements Palm Recognition Technology Linked to Security Concerns
A Global Digital ID Can Surely Protect Us From Cyberattacks, Right?
Commentary The Russian hackers alleged to be at the centre of a major hack of Australia’s largest health insurer Medibank have followed through with threats to leak private health data belonging to Australian customers on the dark web. Medibank refused to pay a ransom demanded by the hackers, fearful that doing so would encourage further…
Saving Time: Watch Collection Essentials
When it comes to protecting high-end watches, two things are critical: keeping them safe from thieves and scratches and keeping them running. (Courtesy of Brown Safe) Lock It Up! Brown Safe Mfg’s Man Safe 1418 $7,249 Designed by a reformed safecracker, this unit features a 1/2-inch steel door and 1/4-inch steel body, fire-resistant construction, drawers,…
Amazon’s Palm Print Recognition Raises Concern Among Senators
WASHINGTON—Three senators, including Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee’s antitrust panel, wrote a letter to Amazon.com Inc to express concern about its palm print recognition system, Klobuchar’s office said Friday. Amazon began rolling out biometric technology at its Whole Foods stores around Seattle in April, letting shoppers pay for items with…
Beijing Tightens Control Over Voice Software and Deepfake Technologies on Chinese Social Media Platforms
After the ban of U.S. audio-based social media app Clubhouse last month, the Chinese regime issued an official notice on March 18 to tighten internet control over voice software on Chinese social media platforms, pressuring domestic technology firms to implement surveillance measures. Chinese users have been using the audio-chat of Clubhouse to join real-time global…
Beijing Tightens Control Over Voice Software and Deepfake Technologies on Chinese Social Media Platforms
After the ban of U.S. audio-based social media app Clubhouse last month, the Chinese regime issued an official notice on March 18 to tighten internet control over voice software on Chinese social media platforms, pressuring domestic technology firms to implement surveillance measures. Chinese users have been using the audio-chat of Clubhouse to join real-time global…
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