Image Recognition News

  • Facial-recognition: How Sports Direct and Spar are using Chinese-made cameras to spot shoplifters


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    Sports Direct, Spar, Budgens, Costcutter and Southern Co-op are now among the growing number of British retailers using a controversial Chinese state-owned facial-recognition system. Facewatch, the UK firm which supplies the Chinese-made camera...

  • Biometric Schengen Information System goes live, UK readies ETAs


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    The European Union’s upgraded Schengen Information System (SIS) for security and border management is now in operation, incorporating biometrics of those registered. SIS goes biometricThe system is operational in 30 countries made up of 26 EU M...

  • Study of Erections Finds 'Growers Versus Showers' Are a Real Thing


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    They considered men to be “growers” if their flaccid penises grew by more than 56% and “showers” if they grew by less than 31%. Showers did tend to have larger flaccid penises in general, though (4.4 inches compared to 3.5 inches). Conversely, ...

  • Regional Spotlight: Image Sensors in Asia-Pacific


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    The primary use for image sensors is in digital cameras and imaging devices, converting light received by the camera lens into a digital image. With the boom in camera-enabled smartphones over the last decade, the demand for image sensors has s...

  • Samsung caught faking zoom photos of the Moon


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    For years, Samsung “Space Zoom”-capable phones have been known for their ability to take incredibly detailed photos of the Moon. Here’s the blurry image of the Moon that was used:A GIF of the photo-taking process:And the resulting “photograph”:...

  • AI and automation will play an increasing role in technology


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    In 2023, there is no doubt that artificial intelligence and automation will permeate every aspect of our lives. It’s also been flagged as a risk: cybersecurity companies have identified bad actors using ChatGPT to create malware. Can artificial...

  • Meta, MSG, and an EV Biometrics Embarrassment: Identity News Digest


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    MSG’s Facial Recognition Spat Leads to Liquor Board LawsuitThe controversy over Madison Square Garden’s use of facial recognition technology has now led to a lawsuit on the entertainment company’s part against the New York State Liquor Authorit...

  • Forum tackles how AI can help deal with global food security


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    That makes artificial intelligence (AI) an ideal topic for the third Future of Food Forum on March 20 at the University of Florida. “How can AI help us develop more resilient or crisis-proof food systems, given the disruptions to our food suppl...