Donegal-based business leader Larissa Feeney has been named CEO of the Year at the IMAGE PwC Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. The award, presented by Primeline Global, was announced last night in recognition of Ms Feeney’s leadership as CEO and founder of Kinore. Kinore, formerly Accountant Online, is a cloud accounting and advisory firm. The business was launched online in 2015 and has since grown into a remote-first company with offices in Letterkenny, Dublin, Derry and South Africa. Around 25% of its team is based in Donegal at the company’s headquarters at the CoLab Building at ATU in Letterkenny. Originally from Sligo, Ms Feeney first qualified in hospitality management before becoming a Chartered Accountant in 2005. She was previously shortlisted for the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Award in both 2017 and 2018. In 2018, she was named Accountant of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards. Accountant Online also secured a number of major industry awards before its rebrand, including Best Small Practice in 2017, Best Medium Practice in 2018, and Medium Practice of the Year and Practice of the Year in 2020. In 2022, Ms Feeney was named Letterkenny Business Person of the Year. She was also elected president of Donegal Women in Business Network in 2023, a role she held until 2025. The company rebranded from Accountant Online to Kinore in 2024 with plans to double its workforce to reflect its expanded range of accountancy and business support services.
May 16, 2026 · via donegaldaily.com
Lt. Erica Fallon (middle) Naval Hospital Bremerton Physical and Occupational Therapy department head was recognized as a MOAA Junior Officer of the Year by The Military Officers Association of America, Kitsap Chapter, May 15, 2026. Fallon was presented the award by retired U.S. Army Col. Char Godec (right), after being introduced to attendees at the Armed Forces Week luncheon by Capt. Karla Lepore (left) Naval Hospital Bremerton director and Navy Medicine Readiness Training Command Bremerton commanding officer (Official Navy photo by Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs)
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The pro-Palestine march today marks the Nakba, or catastrophe, of 1948, in which about 700,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homeland after the creation of Israel. The march also includes anti-racism counter-protesters to Tommy Robinson’s rally. Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened Police say 11 arrested ‘for a variety of offences’ as far-right and pro-Palestine marches take place in London Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching in central London - The march routes through London - Two men arrested arriving into London to attend UTK protest, says Met - Unite the Kingdom rally organisers 'spreading hatred and division', says Lammy - British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist - 4,000 officers on duty in London for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching
May 16, 2026 · via theguardian.com
The pro-Palestine march today marks the Nakba, or catastrophe, of 1948, in which about 700,000 Palestinians were expelled from their homeland after the creation of Israel. The march also includes anti-racism counter-protesters to Tommy Robinson’s rally. Tens of thousands march through London for far-right and pro-Palestine protests – as it happened Police say 11 arrested ‘for a variety of offences’ as far-right and pro-Palestine marches take place in London Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching in central London - The march routes through London - Two men arrested arriving into London to attend UTK protest, says Met - Unite the Kingdom rally organisers 'spreading hatred and division', says Lammy - British Palestinians feel ‘gaslit’ and unable to speak out, says leading activist - 4,000 officers on duty in London for large scale far-right and pro-Palestine protests Sat 16 May 2026 13.45 EDT First published on Sat 16 May 2026 05.00 EDT- A summary of today's developments - At least quarter of a million attended pro-Palestine Nakba Day rally, organisers say - Ukip leader Nick Tenconi spotted at far-right protest - Police issue correction over earlier arrests statement - Facial recognition in use outside Kings Cross station - Robinson urges supporters to 'locally get involved in politics' - Police say 11 people arrested 'for a variety of offences' - Protesters begin marching
May 16, 2026 · via theguardian.com
Two men arrested arriving into London to attend UTK protest, says Met Commenting on today’s policing operation in London, the Met Police said they had made two arrests near Euston station. A statement from the force read: Officers have made two arrests in the vicinity of Euston station. Two men, wanted on suspicion of GBH following an incident in Birmingham where a man was run over, were spotted arriving into London to attend the UTK protest. The human rights group Amnesty International has condemned the Unite the Kingdom rally as “a march that brings racism, violence and fear to the streets of London”. The group’s UK chief executive, Kerry Moscogiuri, said the rally organised by Tommy Robinson aims to “whip up hatred towards Muslims, migrants and people of colour”. She added: This rally is driven by a vicious combination of tech companies profiting off the amplification of hate online, funding by the likes of US tech billionaire Robert Shillman to further their own agendas and the scapegoating of migrants and people of colour for rising inequality by media commentators. Instead of countering this narrative, we have seen politicians responding by doubling down on racist rhetoric.” As the Guardian’s Daniel Boffey reported previously, Shillman, known as Dr Bob, financed a fellowship that helped pay for Robinson to be employed by the rightwing Canadian media website, Rebel Media, now called Rebel News, on a salary of about £5,000 a month. Moscogiuri called on the government to “do more to protect racialised communities from this rising tide of violence and hate, and stop us going down this dangerous path”. Nick Lowles, director of the anti-fascist campaign group Hope Not Hate, has shared a poll on Tommy Robinson’s popularity this morning as the far-right leader’s Unite the Kingdom rally gathers pace. According to a
May 16, 2026 · via theguardian.com
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May 16, 2026 · via facebook.com
Tens of thousands join rival marches in London Tens of thousands of protesters joined two rival marches in London on Saturday - the Unite the Kingdom rally organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson, and a pro-Palestinian demonstration. More than 4,000 police officers were deployed to the capital to manage a so-called "sterile zone" between the two marches. Officers also used drones, police horses and dogs, and had armoured vehicles on standby. The Metropolitan Police called it one of the most significant policing operations in years, with tens of thousands of football fans also at Wembley Stadium for the FA Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. The force said there were 43 arrests at the two protests, and an additional 22 at the FA Cup Final, as of 19:30 BST. Protesters attending the Unite the Kingdom march gathered in Kingsway, before heading to Whitehall and a rally in Parliament Square. Many could be seen waving Union flags, with some wearing "Make England Great Again (Mega)" red hats. Chants of "we want Starmer out" could also be heard. Those gathered told the BBC they had a wide range of views - including some who wanted to see the end of the current government, and others who felt white people, in particular white working class people, were being discriminated against in the UK. Police had put up barriers to block routes between the two protests. Alongside Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, speakers at the rally included former LBC presenter Katie Hopkins, actor-turned-politician Laurence Fox, and TV personality Ant Middleton. Robinson called for crowds to get involved in politics, including by registering to vote and joining a political party. "Are you ready for the battle of Britain? 2029 we have an election. We're not asking anyone to go out and fight, but this
May 16, 2026 · via bbc.com
City of Vancouver cracks down on illegal parking near SkyTrain stations, using licence plate recognition tech The City of Vancouver has launched a pilot strategy that will allow parking tickets to be issued by mail in four residential permit zones near major public transit hubs, expanding the use of licence plate recognition (LPR) technology in parking enforcement. The pilot is currently underway in the residential areas surrounding SkyTrain’s Joyce-Collingwood Station, Oakridge-41st Avenue Station, and SkyTrain’s Commercial-Broadway Station, as well as along the Commercial Drive corridor. The four pilot zones — where vehicles are required to have a residential permit in order to be able to park on the curbside — have long been used by some commuters and visitors as informal park-and-ride areas. To avoid traffic congestion and high pay parking fees in Downtown Vancouver, some drivers are known to leave vehicles parked for extended periods on nearby curbside streets before continuing their trips by SkyTrain, contributing to parking shortages and enforcement challenges in surrounding residential neighbourhoods. - You might also like: - 'End of an era': City of Vancouver to cease coin payment for parking - City of Vancouver announces new parking app, touts ‘flexibility’ - Vancouver Park Board to consider a rethink of this summer's parking rate hike at Spanish Banks Beach, reaching $4.25 per hour According to the City, the neighbourhoods were selected because they have experienced low compliance with parking regulations, creating challenges for residents, local businesses and traffic flow. Under the strategy, municipal parking enforcement officers can use LPR cameras installed on City bylaw enforcement vehicles to identify parking violations and issue tickets that are mailed directly to the registered vehicle owner instead of being physically placed on the vehicle. The City states the initiative is intended to improve compliance with parking rules, increase parking
May 16, 2026 · via dailyhive.com
Police arrested 65 people in London, the United Kingdom, after 4,000 officers were deployed in anticipation of clashes between Nakba Day and Unite the Kingdom protests, as well as Football Association Challenge Cup finals, the Metropolitan Police said.
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May 16, 2026 · via haaretz.com
Trends of the Day: 8 Promising Trends That Are Redefining Identity In 2026 From invisible security in air travel to AI-powered fraud detection, discover the pivotal shifts making the person the ultimate credential. - By Daniel Asraf - May 15, 2026 What if you never had to carry a badge, swipe a card or remember a password again? That question is no longer hypothetical. In 2026, biometric identity is moving from an optional enhancement to a foundational infrastructure. Keys, plastic cards and passwords are steadily giving way to identity frameworks where the person becomes the credential. Biometrics are becoming a preferred method of identity verification across industries because they offer a consistent, frictionless way to establish trust in fragmented digital and physical systems. Here are eight trends shaping how biometrics will redefine identity in the year ahead. - Biometrics-first vertical use cases. One of the most significant trends in 2026 is the adoption of biometrics in vertical-specific use cases. Identity verification is being purpose-built around specific industries, environments and user journeys. In air travel, facial recognition enables a curb-to-gate experience where passengers move through checkpoints without repeatedly presenting passports or boarding passes. The biometric match occurs quietly in the background. In stadiums and entertainment venues, one-time facial enrollment allows fans to walk through entry points without fumbling with phones, tickets or QR codes. Government services are following a similar model. Once enrolled, citizens can verify identity instantly without repeatedly submitting documents, reducing administrative burden while improving privacy controls. Banking and finance are also leaning heavily into biometric authentication. Fingerprint and facial verification are replacing knowledge-based questions and physical ID checks, delivering higher assurance while improving customer experience. Biometrics are becoming embedded into industry-specific workflows, creating what feels like “invisible” security. - Exponential growth in self-service kiosks. Self-service kiosks are becoming
May 16, 2026 · via securitytoday.com
Two major protests have been scheduled to take place on Saturday in central London, prompting a huge police operation and government action as thousands of officers have been deployed across the capital. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer warned in a statement on Friday that Britain was “in a fight for the soul of this country” as authorities confirmed eleven foreign far-right agitators, including US activist Valentina Gomez, have been blocked from entering the UK ahead of the demonstrations. The government said the action was taken to protect communities from “vile hate” and prevent disorder linked to the planned rallies. The Unite the Kingdom march has been organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, and has been described as a demonstration for “national unity, free speech and Christian values”. The march has coincided with the annual pro-Palestinian Nakba Day march. The Metropolitan Police said up to 4,000 officers were being deployed across London as the protests coincided with the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Met have said that officers are expected to use live facial recognition technology, helicopters, drones, dog units, mounted police and armoured vehicles while enforcing strict Public Order Act conditions. The Prime Minister, speaking after visiting the Metropolitan Police command centre, said anyone intending to “whip up hatred and threaten communities” would “face the full force of the law”. He added that while most attendees were expected to be peaceful, the government would act decisively against those spreading extremism. Police have also confirmed new conditions on protest speakers, making organisers responsible for ensuring invited speakers did not use events as a platform for unlawful extremism or hate speech. This has come as thousands more people are expected to attend separate marches in Belfast on Saturday, including a March for Jesus organised
May 16, 2026 · via premierchristian.news
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 7th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), participate in an uncasing and change of responsibility ceremony at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, May 14, 2026. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Quinn Meyers assumed command of the battalion and Command Sgt. Maj. Frederick Benuzzi assumed responsibility as the battalion uncased its colors in recognition of the unit’s reactivation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brianna Badder)
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May 16, 2026 · via dvidshub.net
Five stories you might have missed in Peterborough - Published The UK's Eurovision entrant, who grew up in Yaxley, near Peterborough, prepared for the competition in Vienna this weekend, while police rolled out facial recognition cameras in the city for the first time. Here are five stories you might have missed from Peterborough this week. Eurovision star's Peterborough beginnings remembered The UK's Eurovision Song Contest entrant, Look Mum No Computer, will grace the stage in Vienna this weekend, but his career had more humble beginnings at a small gig venue in Peterborough. Sam Battle, who grew up in nearby Yaxley, performed across Cambridgeshire as a solo act and as part of bands Yellow Snow and Zibra in his early days, putting him on the radar of BBC Introducing, external. Among the venues he played was The Met Lounge in Peterborough. Steve Jason, its owner, said venues like his were "so important" for upcoming artists as "they have a place to test their material". Rural bus campaigners pleased with new timetable Campaigners who called for changes to a rural bus service to help students and workers have welcomed a new timetable. From June, route 27 between Stamford and Peterborough will run from 07:00 BST Monday to Saturday, 30 minutes earlier than before, and more frequently. The service passes through villages including Wittering, Wansford and Castor and is funded by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. Police facial recognition technology rolled out A police force is preparing to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the first time to identify individuals wanted by the courts and police, as well as those who pose the greatest risk to public safety. Cambridgeshire Police said the cameras would be deployed in Peterborough city centre on 16 May. The system works by scanning faces from a
May 16, 2026 · via bbc.co.uk
Smart locks are getting smarter, incorporating more advanced technologies that offer you more secure ways to unlock your door. The latest company to offer this is SwitchBot, with its new $170 Lock Vision and $230 Lock Vision Pro. The new smart lock incorporates 3D structured-light facial recognition technology, which the company says enables faster, more effortless unlocking. The Vision Series locks use 20,000 infrared points to create 3D facial maps that SwitchBot says can achieve millimeter-level recognition. The system can unlock a door in a second while resisting spoofing that uses photos or videos. SwitchBot says that the system also works when people are wearing glasses, hats, wigs or makeup. SwitchBot also says this is the world's first smart lock to incorporate face recognition unlocking, though we've seen a similar technology on the Lockly Visage Zeno. "Smart locks with face ID have become fairly common by now, actually," said Tyler Lacoma, CNET's home security and smart home editor, noting that while the face recognition isn't new, the specific 3D structured-light technology behind it may be. A representative from SwitchBot did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Lock Vision Pro also comes with multiple unlock methods beyond 3D face recognition. It comes with palm vein recognition (an increasingly common feature on newer smart locks) and semiconductor fingerprint unlocking. Palm vein scanning lets you unlock doors without touching the device. There's also app control, NFC, passwords, voice assistants, smartwatch control, autounlocking with geofencing and physical keys as additional options. The lock itself has a 10,000-mAh rechargeable battery that should last 12 months on a single charge with typical usage. It also has a CR123A backup battery that should provide 500 emergency unlocks. If both options are down, people can power the smart lock via an external USB-C port, though
May 16, 2026 · via cnet.com
SwitchBot today debuted the SwitchBot Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro, two Matter-enabled smart locks that include facial recognition technology for quick door unlocking. With Matter-over-WiFi, the locks are compatible with HomeKit and they support NFC, so you can use them with an Apple Home setup. SwitchBot also included "advanced 3D structured light" facial recognition that's able to recognize approved lock users in under one second. SwitchBot says the facial recognition is comparable to 3D facial recognition used by "flagship smartphones," and it can't be spoofed with photos or videos, even when wearing glasses, hats, or makeup. It uses more than 20,000 infrared dots to create an accurate 3D facial map that SwitchBot says is capable of millimeter-level recognition. The locks also include multiple other unlocking methods, including NFC, passwords, iPhone app controls, the Apple Watch, Siri-based voice commands, geofencing, and physical keys. The Pro version of the lock adds palm vein and fingerprint access too, for even more ways to get into your house. Palm vein detection works without touching the lock, even if hands are wet or dirty. SwitchBot's Lock Vision and Lock Vision Pro have 12-month battery life and emergency backup power options. They are meant to replace a standard deadbolt, and include mmWave radar detection to determine when someone is approaching the door. No hub is required for the locks, and biometric data is stored on-device. The SwitchBot Lock Vision is priced at $170, while the SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro is available for $230. SwitchBot has a $40 launch discount on Amazon and on its website.
May 15, 2026 · via macrumors.com
Photo to Recipe – Food Scanner is an AI-powered mobile application designed to transform food photos into structured home-cooking recipes. By analyzing an image of a dish, the app generates ingredient lists and step-by-step cooking instructions intended to replicate the meal in a home kitchen environment. Instead of requiring users to search for similar recipes manually, the tool interprets visual cues such as ingredients, plating style, and preparation method to infer how a dish may be made. This creates a fast bridge between food discovery and practical cooking guidance. Photo to Recipe – Food Scanner is positioned for home cooks and food enthusiasts who want to turn visual inspiration into actionable cooking steps. By combining image recognition with recipe generation, it reduces the gap between eating and cooking inspiration in everyday use. Food Recognition Apps Photo To Recipe Converts Meal Images Into Instant Cookable Recipes Trend Themes - Visual-to-recipe Conversion — This trend enables automated transformation of meal images into structured recipes, creating possibilities for personalized, context-aware recipe generation integrated into everyday food discovery. - AI-ingredient Inference — By deducing ingredient lists from visual cues, systems can support granular inventory suggestions and tailored substitution logic that adapts to dietary restrictions and pantry constraints. - Instant Home-cooking Guidance — Real-time conversion of visual inspiration into step-by-step instructions introduces the prospect of seamless transitions from dining-out or social media discovery to practical at-home cooking experiences. Industry Implications - Consumer Food Tech — Food-focused apps and platforms can embed image-to-recipe capabilities to deepen user engagement and enable new monetizable features around personalization and ingredient commerce. - Meal Kit and Grocery Retail — Retailers and meal-kit providers could leverage visual recognition to recommend purchasable ingredient bundles that mirror photographed dishes, enhancing conversion from inspiration to purchase. - Culinary Education and Content — Cooking schools,
May 15, 2026 · via trendhunter.com
Dr. David Clausi, a University Research Chair and professor in the Department of Systems Design Engineering, has been awarded the Ontario Professional Engineers Award (OPEA) Engineering Medal in Research and Development. “I’m deeply honoured to receive this recognition from Professional Engineers Ontario,” said Clausi. “This work reflects a commitment to advancing methods that help us better understand our changing planet, made possible by outstanding students, collaborators, and partners. Mentoring emerging researchers and seeing their impact beyond the lab has been especially rewarding.” Clausi is co-director of the Vision and Image Processing Research Group (VIP) and a researcher whose impact spans satellite image analysis, automated skin cancer detection, whale detection, as well as sports statistical and video analytics. His innovations have benefited the Canadian Space Agency, Environment Canada and Fisheries & Oceans Canada, as well as companies across the aerospace, biomedical, remote sensing and sports sectors. A dedicated mentor, Clausi has supervised over 75 graduate students, several of whom have launched successful startups or made significant contributions in the computer vision field. He is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Engineering Institute of Canada, and the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association and was most recently elevated to an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) fellow in early 2026. Clausi will receive the medal at the OPEA gala on November 13, 2026, in Vaughan, Ontario.
May 15, 2026 · via uwaterloo.ca
A hotel check-in system left more than 1 million customer passports, driver’s licenses, and selfie verification photos to the open web after a security lapse. The data is now offline after TechCrunch alerted the company responsible. The hotel check-in system, called Tabiq, is maintained by the Japan-based tech startup Reqrea. According to its website, Tabiq is used in several hotels across Japan and relies on facial recognition and document scanning to check guests in. Independent security researcher Anurag Sen contacted TechCrunch earlier this week after discovering that the system was leaking the sensitive documents of hotel guests from around the world. Sen said this was because the startup set one of its Amazon cloud-hosted storage buckets, which the check-in system uses to store customer data, to be publicly accessible. The data inside could be viewed by anyone using a web browser, without needing a password, by knowing only the bucket name: “tabiq.” Sen alerted TechCrunch in an effort to help notify the company. Reqrea locked down the storage bucket after TechCrunch reached out to both the company and Japan’s cybersecurity coordination team, JPCERT. This latest lapse underscores a recurring problem of companies exposing or spilling their customers’ personal information and sensitive documents — not through sophisticated attacks, but by failing to follow basic cybersecurity practices. Aside from a recent buzz of AI-discovered vulnerabilities and new cybersecurity capabilities, oftentimes sizable security incidents stem from human error, misconfigurations, or failing to adhere to cybersecurity best practices. In an email acknowledging the exposure, Reqrea director Masataka Hashimoto told TechCrunch: “We are conducting a thorough review with the support of external legal counsel and other advisors to determine the full scope of exposure.” Reqrea said it does not know how the storage bucket became public. By default, Amazon’s cloud storage buckets are private. After
May 15, 2026 · via techcrunch.com
SwitchBot unveils world’s first smart door lock with 3D facial recognition SwitchBot is expanding its smart home locks portfolio by launching the new Lock Vision series smart door locks. SwitchBot has introduced two models under the Lock Vision series, the Lock Vision and the Lock Vision Pro. The latest offering from SwitchBot is advertised as the world’s first smart deadbolt lock equipped with 3D structured-light facial recognition technology. SwitchBot is inspired by the same core technology used in flagship smartphones. According to the brand, the Lock Vision series projects over 20,000 infrared points to create highly accurate 3D facial maps capable of millimeter-level recognition. On top of this, SwitchBot claims that the system unlocks doors in under one second. Besides, the Lock Vision series offers multiple unlock methods, including app control, NFC cards, passwords, voice assistant, smartwatch control, auto-unlock via geofencing, physical keys, palm vein recognition, and semiconductor fingerprint unlocking. The security gadget uses infrared sensing technology for palm vein recognition, which is the same technology found on the Anker Eufy FamiLock E34. This enables users to unlock doors without touching the device, even when hands are wet, dirty, or difficult to scan with conventional fingerprint readers. A high-capacity 10,000 mAh rechargeable lithium battery powers the Lock Vision series, with a specified runtime life of around 12 months. Moreover, both gadgets support Matter-over-Wi-Fi, allowing users to connect directly with supported smart home ecosystems. SwitchBot has incorporated a six-tier security protection system covering locking security, unlocking security, communication security, alarm security, and power security. Other features include tamper alerts, IP65 water and dust resistance, remote unlock confirmation, forced unlock protection, emergency SOS fingerprint recognition, and automatic lockout after repeated failed verification attempts. As for price, the SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro is priced at $229.99/CA$299.99 and the Lock Vision costs $169.99/CA$229.99. Both
May 15, 2026 · via notebookcheck.net
Arrest warrant rejected: AI hit is only a vague hint for judges A district court slows down the use of facial recognition and strengthens the rights of defendants against opaque IT investigation tools. In the world of law enforcement, automated successes in manhunts sound efficient: an image, a database match, a hit. However, what is technically possible does not always withstand legal scrutiny. The Reutlingen District Court made it clear in a decision published on February 11: Algorithmically generated identification clues are not sufficient without sound substantiation and technical transparency to put someone behind bars. The proceedings originated from an incident in a drugstore in October 2025. Employees observed via video surveillance how a person stole several bottles of women's perfume. When the suspect entered the store again a short time later and was approached, it escalated: fleeing, the perpetrator swung around with an umbrella and hit two employees who were trying to hold him. The police used the video material for a facial recognition search at the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The system delivered a hit: a man known to the police, who was already wanted for other offenses. Based on this “match” and the blanket classification as having a prior record, the public prosecutor's office applied for an arrest warrant for robbery. “Ominous” Software: Reprimand lacking Transparency The Reutlingen District Court ( 5 Gs 19/26). The reasoning attacks the current practice of AI-supported investigations. The judges described the facial recognition software used as downright “ominous.” The accusation: Neither the functionality nor the algorithm, the reference data used, nor the error rates were comprehensibly documented. The BKA operates the official police facial recognition system (GES). Last year, German authorities used the technology significantly more often for identifying people than before. With a total of around 343,856 searches in
May 15, 2026 · via heise.de