The hottest Biometrics Substack posts right now

Energy production is shifting away from fossil fuels, leading to geopolitical implications.
Digital identities and biometrics are becoming more common, raising privacy and societal concerns.
Private actors are acting like states and shaping global policies, raising questions about public-private partnerships.

Passwordless authentication aims to improve security by eliminating the need for traditional passwords and using methods like biometrics or hardware tokens instead.
Going passwordless reduces the risk of password breaches and phishing attacks, making the login process faster and more convenient for users.
Challenges of going passwordless include user trust in new technologies, compatibility issues, privacy concerns, and suitability for certain online services.

The end of the ZIRP Era means changes in job market and R&D funding in tech.
Google is changing reCAPTCHA with reduced free evaluations and new pricing plans.
Apple introduces OpticID biometric authentication and Pixel 8 has 'circle to search' feature.

Pro athletes are using wearables to improve performance
Digital biomarkers are revolutionizing the way we track health indicators
AI is unlocking the potential of wearable devices for early health issue detection

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