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It seems like Google had a Pixel 2 prototype with Iris scanning aka Iris Recognition System. This phone got leaked by Internal Archive, as you can see in the image below the article.This Google Pixel 2 prototype actually offers Iris scanningWe’re not sure how close this phone was to release, but it does resemble the Pixel 2, a bit. The differentiating factor comes down to one thing (aside from the bezels, more on that later), the 8-megapixel selfie shooter on the left has been replaced by an “IR-filtered front camera” on…

Apple's long-rumored AR/VR headset may have a few extra tricks. The Information's sources claim the mixed reality hardware will use iris scanning for signing in and making payments. This would make it easier to buy apps and could even simplify multi-user support, according to the tipsters. Apple has declined to comment, but it reportedly bought eye-tracking glasses creator SensoMotorics in 2017 with the headset in mind. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also said in 2021 that Primax would supply the eye tracking modules, and that they…

A massive new Apple VR leak says the device will feature iris scanning for biometric payments and log-ins, as well as a premium lightweight design of glass, aluminum, and fabrics. The story comes from The Information (opens in new tab), as seen by iMore, and states that Apple's headset will have " few technological tricks up its sleeve that even the latest Meta headset can’t boast of" in reference to the new Oculus Quest Pro. The report says Apple's headset "is expected to have the ability to scan the irises of people…

Google has a rather interesting idea that combines both facial scanning and fingerprint scanner. In the future, the Pixel 6 series smartphones may be able to scan your face in order to improve fingerprint scanning.The Pixel 6 may combine face and fingerprint scanningAccording to a report by 9to5Google, Google is rolling out this feature via a future update. How exactly would this work? Well, the phone would scan your face, and when it’s partially recognized, the phone would lower the requirements needed for a fingerprint…

Samsung recently unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold4 and Galaxy Z Flip4 foldable phones, and the next high-end smartphones the Korean conglomerate will unveil are the Galaxy S23 devices, expected to arrive in January or February. The Galaxy S23 series will include an Ultra model, which, according to a new rumor, will feature Qualcomm's 3D Sonic Max fingerprint scanning sensor. This is not a new sensor, though. We've already seen it on the iQOO 9 Pro and vivo X80 Pro, meaning the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra will come with a faster…

Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.The company said Tuesday it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter's history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they're renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.Airbnb said the screening system that it is rolling out for listings in the United States and Canada has been tested since last October in parts of Australia, where it produced…

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A smartphone app that detects severe jaundice in newborn newborns by scanning their eyes might save lives in places without access to expensive screening tools.The first major clinical trial is a success for an app that detects jaundice in infants.According to a study co-authored by scientists at UCL (University College London) and the University of Ghana, a smartphone app that detects severe jaundice in newborn babies by scanning their eyes might save lives in places without access to costly screening tools.Following a…

AI-based baggage scanning systems use it to find and locate prohibited objects in baggage. Every element of our life, including the way we work, travel, learn, and shop, has been improved by technology. Unavoidably, technical tools and services have started to mirror people’s aspirations and motivations to interact with others and make a difference in the world. Our safety and security are greatly influenced by technology, which also significantly supports the travel and transportation sectors. For…

Russian hackers have been scanning the systems of energy companies and other critical infrastructure in the United States, and state-sponsored hacking by Russia presents a "current" threat to American national security, a top FBI official told lawmakers on Tuesday."The threat from Russia in a criminal sense, in the nation state sense, is very, very real — and current," said Bryan Vorndran, an assistant director in the FBI's cyber division, during a hearing before a US House of Representatives panel.In the weeks since…