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The Dark Side Of Biometrics: 9 Million Israelis' Hacked Info Hits The Web

Biometrics are the next big thing in government and homeland security. But the recent theft of the personal information of 9 million Israelis living and dead--including the birth parents of adoptees and sensitive health information--could have big ramifications for foreign governments.READ»

New Lenovo Handset Features Fingerprint Scan

Lenovo [OTC:LNVGY] is releasing their first mobile phone, and apparently the company has seen fit to add a little perk heretofore unheard of in mobile handsets: a biometric fingerprint scanner. The P960, as they're calling it, makes ...READ»