Biometrics

Smart glasses that will identify the people around you, track your gaze direction, and analyze when you laughed: a new Meta patent reveals how the company envisions the next generation of wearable computing. However, on the way to implementation, it faces significant hurdles regarding privacy, regulation, and consent.

A class-action lawsuit in Illinois alleges that the iPhone's Photos app creates 'faceprints' without user consent. Apple's attempt to dismiss the case was rejected by an appeals court, allowing the litigation to proceed.