Warning as EU Entry-exit System Causing ‘Three-hour Waits’ at Airports
(The Independent, Dec 19, 2025)
During the six-month introduction, third-country nationals such as British travellers continue to have their passports examined and stamped by frontier staff. But in addition, the EES requires fingerprints to be registered and a facial biometric to be taken. Many airports have had kiosks installed for that purpose.
Facial Recognition Vans Hailed as 'Thief-takers' By City's Top Police Officer
(DE, Dec 19, 2025)
Superintendent Alex Charge says the technology, which scans faces in public and compares them with watchlists of wanted or high-risk individuals, is a powerful tool to deter and detect crime.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth Airport Launches Biometric eGates in Partnership with CLEAR+
(Birmingham Times, Dec 19, 2025)
“The eGates have been great. Anything that speeds up the process is helpful. I travel a lot and when new systems like this are rolled out, it’s really great,” said Holly Wyatt, a traveler.
Korea to Mandate Facial Recognition for Opening New Mobile Numbers
(Korea JoongAng Dally, Dec 19, 2025)
Under the plan, Korea will require the country's three mobile carriers, SK Telecom, KT, and LG U+, as well as mobile virtual network operators, to implement the additional verification step to prevent the activation of new numbers through identity theft.
With Less Regulation, Your Oura Ring Could Do More
(Wall Street Journal, Dec 19, 2025)
The latest generation of wearables delivers clinical-grade insights. By providing continuous, noninvasive biometric readings, the Oura ring can act as a “check-engine light,” bridging the gap between doctor visits and daily health decisions.
