U.S. Customs and Border Protection can legally search travelers' electronic devices at ports of entry. Border agents can compel travelers to unlock phones using biometrics like Face ID without their ...

Idris Elba was shocked that his new wax figure at Madame Tussauds London looked so much like him that it could unlock his smartphone via Face ID. On Friday (Dec. 19), Madame Tussauds London revealed ...

Apple’s 2026 flagship iPhones — the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max — might feature under-display Face ID sensors, according to a new port. As part of the change, the company will reportedly relocate the ...

Apple is reportedly testing an in-screen Face ID system that could shrink the iPhone’s front cutout to a simple hole-punch. While it won’t deliver a full under-display camera yet, it marks a major ...

U.S. air travelers who haven't upgraded to a Real ID can still fly without one, but starting Feb. 1 they'll be charged a $45 fee, the Transportation Security Administration said Monday. Flyers without ...

A YouTube tool that uses creators' biometrics to help them remove AI-generated videos that exploit their likeness also allows Google to train its AI models on that sensitive data, experts told CNBC.

Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next month. The gaming platform has also implemented age-based chats to limit ...

As various countries continue to crack down on online safety, Roblox has confirmed that it's rolling out a new age verification system for players who want to use the in-game chat feature. The system ...

From Spotify to YouTube, platforms now demand biometric proof of age. Experts warn that you could lose access—and your privacy—if the algorithms get it wrong. I've been covering the tech industry, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Journalist, analyst, author, podcaster. Cheap Android phones can now offer sophisticated FaceID-like solutions similar to high-end ...