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Facial recognition software used by the UK's Metropolitan Police returned incorrect matched in 98 per cent of the cases, Cnet reports. (Photo: ANI)

Facial recognition inaccurate in 98 per cent cases: Report

From smartphones to laptops, and even home security systems, facial recognition is now an unsaid prerequisite.

16 May 2018 8:06 PM

The government said the system would allow it to “perform crowd analytics” and support anti-terror operations.

Singapore to test facial recognition on lampposts, stoking privacy fears

The plan to install the cameras, which will be linked to facial recognition software, is raising privacy fears.

15 Apr 2018 2:17 PM

Unlike the iPhone X’s hardware-based FaceID, the Redmi Note 5 Pro depends on the 20MP selfie camera and Xiaomi’s AI algorithms.

Redmi Note 5 Pro Face Unlock initial impressions: Still a long way to go

The Redmi Note 5 Pro’s Face Unlock works using Artificial Intelligence through its 20MP selfie camera.

22 Feb 2018 12:39 PM

The phone will be available in two colour variants - Black and Champagne.

Oppo A83 to launch in India on January 20: specifications, price

The handset uses facial recognition technology which the claims can unlock the phone within 0.18 seconds.

16 Jan 2018 4:09 PM

US saw the free app taking the ‘Number 1’ spot on Google Play in the US as soon as the update was available.

Google Arts and Culture App gets a new feature

The app has portraits sourced from 1,200 international spots and uses pattern recognition to suggest similar portraits.

16 Jan 2018 11:42 AM

UIDAI said it would add face recognition software as an additional layer of security from July.

India to add facial authentication for Aadhaar card security

Card holders will be required to match their photographs with that stored in the database for authentication.

15 Jan 2018 5:46 PM

The 5T will also benefit from standard Oreo newbies such as PiP mode, smart text selection and new autofill settings.

Face Unlock for OnePlus 5, Oreo 8.0 for 5T released in Beta

The Face Unlock in currently available in the third beta for the OP5 and is expected to contain some bugs.

02 Jan 2018 8:12 AM

The technology gives enough information to “engage” in special family moments captured in photos. (Photo: AP)

Facebook improves how blind can see images using AI

In terms of improved facial recognition, Facebook has in recent years automated descriptions of what’s happening in a photo.

20 Dec 2017 8:27 AM

The tests used high-quality pictures of more than 200 volunteers to identify them as they passed through Berlin’s Suedkreuz railway station. (Photo: AP)

Germany extends facial recognition test at rail station

An Interior Minister says that he wants to roll the system out at train stations and airports nationwide if the second tests succeed.

16 Dec 2017 7:43 AM

Facebook’s facial recognition will work only when someone has been locked out of his/her account. (Representative Image: Apple)

Now Facebook will scan your face for logging in

Leaks suggest that Facebook is testing facial recognition for logging into accounts in case you forget your password.

02 Oct 2017 6:21 PM

What’s fascinating about Apple’s version of the feature is that it wants to be hack-proof, unlike the Galaxy S8’s sensor. (representation image)

Patents show Apple working on facial recognition since the first iPhone

A report mentions certain patents that claim the Cupertino giant working on the tech for the past 9 years.

15 Jul 2017 8:57 PM

The system is currently in test for flights between Atlanta and Tokyo, which could be expanded to seven other airports over the coming summer.

US Airports to use facial recognition for ID verification

The plans to implement facial recognition in airports could speed up security checks

10 May 2017 7:48 PM

Scientists are hoping to recognise the exact point at which the visual perception system breaks down in different disorders and injuries.

How human brains recognise faces decoded

People are able to recognise the face whether the face is happy or sad

28 Dec 2016 11:31 AM

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