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Lockheed wins 10-year FBI biometric contract
(News) The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has awarded Lockheed Martin a US$1 billion contract to build a next-generation biometrics-based identification system.
Fujitsu targets corporate PCs with palm vein login
(News) Fujitsu Ltd. is targeting corporate desktop computer access with new versions of its palm vein biometric scanner.
Keeping data secure with biometrics
(News) Fingerprint readers have been offered as PC peripherals since the late 1980s, but have never caught on, says Jim Wayman, a biometrics expert. That didn't sway Apricorn Inc. from releasing Aegis Bio, a new portable biometric hard drive that accesses encrypted data after validating a fingerprint. Also portable is Microsoft Corp.'s timeless Natural Ergonomic Keyboard, updated with radio technology to make it free of wires. Microsoft's peripheral adversary, Logitech Inc., threw a small surprise by changing gears and launching notebook accessories -- the sleek Kinetik laptop cases and Alto laptop stands -- aimed at everyday users.
Germany adds digital fingerprints to passports
(News) Germany will store digital fingerprints in addition to digital photos in passports as one of several biometric security measures planned to fight organized crime and international terrorism.
Lift a Finger(print) to Track Employee Time
(Reviews) Automate hourly paid employee timekeeping with WaspTime Biometric Time and Attendance System.
Security Scores Big at World Cup Tournament
(news) Security Scores Big at World Cup Tournament
Protect Your Data, System With a Fingerprint Reader
(howto) Here's how to use a biometric device to its fullest potential.
CeBIT: Fujitsu Shows Smaller, Faster Palm Vein Sensor
(news) CeBIT: Fujitsu Shows Smaller, Faster Palm Vein Sensor
Researcher Hacks Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
(news) Researcher Hacks Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
San Francisco Airport Begins E-Passport Test
(news) San Francisco Airport Begins E-Passport Test
Could Chips in Chickens Track Avian Flu?
(news) Could Chips in Chickens Track Avian Flu?
United States to Require RFID Chips in Passports
(news) United States to Require RFID Chips in Passports
Smart ID Cards Debated
(news) Smart ID Cards Debated
U.S. Delays Biometric Passport Requirements
(news) U.S. Delays Biometric Passport Requirements
ID, Please
(tech_tuesday) ID, Please
Biometrics 2010
(tech_tuesday) Biometrics 2010
Biometrics: From Reel to Real
(tech_tuesday) Biometrics: From Reel to Real
UK Jumps Back on the Biometric ID Card Bandwagon
(news) UK Jumps Back on the Biometric ID Card Bandwagon
E-Passports Will Include New Safeguards
(news) E-Passports Will Include New Safeguards
Fujitsu Ships Palm-Vein Security System Overseas
(news) Fujitsu Ships Palm-Vein Security System Overseas
Electronic Passports May Make Traveling Americans Targets, Critics Say
(news) Electronic Passports May Make Traveling Americans Targets, Critics Say
Does Security Run In Your Veins?
(news) Does Security Run In Your Veins?
Possible Fight Looms Over Biometric Passports
(news) Possible Fight Looms Over Biometric Passports
Biometric Passports Set to Take Flight
(news) Biometric Passports Set to Take Flight
Smile and Secure Your Cell Phone
(news) Smile and Secure Your Cell Phone
Casio Combines LCD, Fingerprint Sensor
(news) Technology will allow the addition of biometric security to cell phones, PDAs.
Are Biometrics Coming to a PC Near You?
(news) Feds investigate adopting biometric 'passwords' to stop identity theft.
Proponents Push for Biometric IDs
(news) National ID card draws concern, opposition--but Congress won't drop the concept.
Could Biometrics Make Skies Safer?
(news) Federal forum considers implementing iris scans, fingerprinting, and even prescreening for frequent fliers.
Biometrics: Security Boon or Busting Privacy?
(news) Privacy advocates and security vendors square off over public use of facial recognition technology.
Xybernaut Claims 'Confusion' in Product Report
(news) Air security company officials say they have no contracts for wearable computers for airport guards.
Security at Your Fingertips--New Notebooks Offer Biometric Protection
(news) Biometric devices use unique biological traits to protect data.

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