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Synaptics unveils fingerprint sensor with its own chip for better security

Fingerprint sensors used to be something you’d primarily find on business-class laptops. But a growing number of smartphones feature built-in fingerprint scanners which let you unlock your device or perform other actions using your unique fingerprint instead of a password. Now Synaptics has introduced a new fingerprint sensor which the company says offers even better […]

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The Nymi Band uses heartbeat biometrics to authenticate user ID

Fingerprint biometric scanning is so 20th century. Anyone can recreate a unique fingerprint with a high definition photograph. Even facial recognition software can be compromised with a high quality printer. What we really need is something that reads what is on our insides so that no one can copy it. The Nymi Band uses your […]

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Synaptics SecurePad is a laptop touchpad with a fingerprint reader

Synaptics makes the touchpads that are used on millions of laptops and in recent years the company has added new features such as support for multitouch gestures and pressure-sensitive “force” detection. Now Synaptics is introducing a new touchpad that could bring enhanced security to your next laptop. The Synaptics SecurePad puts a fingerprint reader right […]

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FiDELYS smartwatch features iris recognition (crowdfunding)

Thinking about getting a smartwatch, but waiting for one with biometric security features? Probably not… but if you are, the wait could soon be over. The makers of the FiDELYS smartwatch plan to launch a wristwatch that you can pair with your phone to interact with incoming calls, text messages or other details. But what […]