Using a face scan to unlock your phone and log in to accounts is certainly convenient, but it's not the best option if you're concerned about your privacy. That's because, thanks to a 5th Amendment ...

It is not feasible, nor indeed ethical, to run a facial recognition system against all images on the internet.

Biometric locks like face recognition are convenient to set up—but because of a legal loophole, law enforcement can bypass them more easily than a traditional passcode. I review privacy tools like ...

Building a safer alternative to OpenClaw using Claude Code addresses significant security concerns while preserving the core functionality of an AI assistant. OpenClaw is recognized for its automation ...

When Meta announced it would strip its failed VR goggles division for parts, the bet was simple: funnel that money into sleek, AI-powered smart glasses instead. Emboldened by the product’s early ...

I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

The debate over whether police in Milwaukee should be allowed to use facial recognition or join Biometrica’s network has ...

In an internal memo last year, Meta said the political tumult in the United States would distract critics from the feature’s release. By Kashmir Hill Kalley Huang and Mike Isaac Kashmir Hill reported ...

Meta plans to add facial recognition to its smart glasses as soon as this year, according to a new report from The New York Times. The feature, internally known as “Name Tag,” would allow smart ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...