biometric technology
Travelers’ Biometric Embrace
Ryan Propis | October 8, 2024
In less than two years, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in history. This event kicks off a decade of global sporting events—from soccer, to F1 racing, to rugby, and two Olympics—that will be hosted in this country, ultimately resulting in high levels of attention and large volumes of international travelers. All coming on top of a growing travel sector that has proven resilient after the challenges of Covid-19 and has helped drive a remarkable economic recovery. These events will simultaneously increase international visitors by millions and spur domestic travel dema...
Will Amazon’s New Palm Recognition Become the Next Popular Biometric Technology?
Linchi Kwok | October 8, 2020
By Linchi Kwok Amazon recently introduced a new biometric payment device, Amazon One, in two of its Go stores in Seattle. Shoppers can now enter and pay at cashier-free Amazon Go stores by scanning their palms. The company opened its first Amazon Go store in Seattle to the public in January 2018. Currently, Amazon operates 21 Go stores in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and Seattle, with five temporarily closed. Unlike a typical grocery store, Amazon Go offers grab-and-go, ready-to-eat snacks, breakfast, and lunch options for shoppers. Shopping at Amazon Go can be as easy as walking in and out of the store. After consumers ...
