Security Lenovo issues warning over fingerprint manager flaws in some of its devices A patch has been released By Rob Thubron, January 30, 2018, 7:53 AM
Mobile The first smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor has arrived in China The Vivo X20 Plus UD is now a reality By Cohen Coberly, January 24, 2018, 12:14 PM
Mobile Synaptics' in-display fingerprint scanner will debut in a Vivo phone Not one from Samsung By Rob Thubron, December 15, 2017, 8:35 AM
Mobile Synaptics shows new fingerprint scanner that works behind a display; will appear in a "Tier 1" handset Could it be the Galaxy Note 9? By Rob Thubron, December 12, 2017, 11:48 AM
Security Software Firefox takes aim at canvas fingerprinting to stop cookie-free tracking Security through obscurity by blending in with the crowd By Greg Synek, October 30, 2017, 3:13 PM
Apple Mobile Apple to abandon Touch ID on iPhone 8, will instead use passcode or facial recognition A worst-case scenario By Shawn Knight, September 8, 2017, 8:00 AM 7 comments
Apple Security iOS 11 has a new feature to lock down your phone's Touch ID from prying law enforcement officers Some are calling it the "Cop Button" By William Gayde, August 17, 2017, 1:45 PM 11 comments
Mobile Apple Apple could abandon Touch ID fingerprint scanner in iPhone 8 By Shawn Knight, July 3, 2017, 12:15 PM 14 comments
Wearable Tech Security Token biometric ring can make mobile payments, unlock doors, and is Windows Hello compatible Would you pay $250 and commit to wearing a ring all the time to avoid typing in passwords? By Jose Vilches, June 29, 2017, 2:00 PM 11 comments
Mobile Electronics Qualcomm unveils ultrasonic fingerprint sensors that work under glass, metal and water By Shawn Knight, June 28, 2017, 11:45 AM
Car Tech Apple Uber denies tracking iPhone devices even after its app is deleted Tim Cook threatened to remove Uber from the app store for the practice By Rob Thubron, April 24, 2017, 9:45 AM
Electronics Mastercard is testing credit cards with embedded fingerprint sensors They could arrive in the US this year By Rob Thubron, April 20, 2017, 11:30 AM 7 comments
News Around the Web Weekend tech reading: Microsoft is tinkering with tabbed windows, RIP Robert Taylor, doing taxes on a '50s IBM 403 By Matthew DeCarlo, April 16, 2017, 10:00 AM 10 comments
Mobile Electronics Synaptics new fingerprint sensor trickles high-end features down to the masses Multi-functional fingerprint scanners no longer a flagship exclusive By Anson Li, April 3, 2017, 9:47 AM
Mobile Electronics WTF? Sony latest Xperia phones still don't have fingerprint sensors – only in the US A bizarre deal prevents Sony from selling phones with fingerprint sensors in the United States By Tim Schiesser, February 28, 2017, 7:00 AM 7 comments
Hardware Dell adds $25 fingerprint reader option to XPS 13 and XPS 15 By Tim Schiesser, February 3, 2017, 8:45 AM
Security Mobile Synaptics' new biometric solution combines fingerprint authentication with facial recognition By Shawn Knight, January 3, 2017, 3:30 PM
Hardware Electronics Tt eSports' new gaming mouse features an integrated fingerprint reader By Shawn Knight, October 14, 2016, 5:00 PM 7 comments
Apple Mobile Apple may take a proactive approach with future iPhone theft By Shawn Knight, August 26, 2016, 1:45 PM
Security Mobile Michigan police want to use 3D-printed fingers to unlock a murder victim's phone By Rob Thubron, July 22, 2016, 10:15 AM
Hardware Security Synaptics announces turnkey USB-based fingerprint authentication dongle By Shawn Knight, June 3, 2016, 6:00 PM
Hardware Mobile LG announces fingerprint sensor hidden beneath glass bezel By Tim Schiesser, May 2, 2016, 8:30 AM
Mobile Security LA judge orders a suspect to unlock an iPhone with her fingerprint By Rob Thubron, May 2, 2016, 7:30 AM 21 comments
Electronics Japan testing system that lets tourists use their fingerprints as currency By Rob Thubron, April 11, 2016, 10:30 AM
Apple Mobile Apple confirms that the iPhone's error 53 bricking issue is due to unofficial repairs By Rob Thubron, February 8, 2016, 7:30 AM 10 comments