Biometrics
Canada expands fingerprint, photo requirements for visitors from several countries
The new rules, which kicked in July 31, apply to visitors from Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Continue reading
Canada testing ‘digital ID’ system that uses blockchain, biometrics to screen travellers
The system that will allow travellers to digitize and share travel documents and biometric information with airport authorities. Continue reading
Canadians ready to ditch passwords for facial, fingerprint recognition: survey
Passwords used to be simple — like a birth date — but have gotten increasingly complicated to remember. Continue reading
Fredericton gym members put some muscle into giving back
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
A friendly competition at a Fredericton gym saw members battle it out in grueling exercises and challenge each other to help local charities. Continue reading
Can technology really make guns safer?
A look at other efforts to build a “smart gun” and earlier efforts at making firearms safer. Continue reading
How to make your iPhone less hackable
Turns out there’s a fair bit both individuals and Apple could do to FBI-proof their phones and shield private information from investigators and cybercriminals alike. Continue reading
Breakfast Buzz: Would you use Mastercard’s ‘selfie pay’ service?
Mastercard announced Monday it will soon accept selfies and fingerprint scans as an alternative to passwords when verifying an online purchase. Continue reading
MasterCard rolling out selfie ID checks to Canadians
You will soon be able to pay for your Mastercard purchase by taking a selfie. Continue reading
Here are the wackiest gadgets unveiled at CES 2016
Here is a look at some of the weirder gadgets unveiled at CES 2016. Continue reading
RBC rolls out voice identifying technology
Phone passwords and security questions could soon become obsolete as financial institutions race to implement technology that can verify a client’s identity based on the characteristics of their voice. Continue reading