Ana Maria Rodriguez: World Cup Ready — Why Airport Innovation Is Florida’s Next Economic Advantage
(Florida Politics, Jan 26, 2026)
As cities around the world adopt biometric screening to manage traveler flows, Florida has an opportunity to become a national leader in airport efficiency and technological advancement. The stakes of 2026 are high, not just for soccer, but for the broader future of travel in the United States.
TSA’s Faster PreCheck Lane Is Expanding to More Airports
(The Washington Post, Jan 26, 2026)
A faster way to get through airport security may be coming to an airport near you. TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, a new program that uses facial recognition, is expanding to 65 airports this spring. The expansion will prioritize 2026 World Cup host cities, where travel is expected to surge, said Transportation Security Administration spokesperson R. Carter Langston.
Shabana Mahmood Announces Police AI Revolution and British FBI in Huge Shake-Up
(The Mirror, Jan 26, 2026)
The Home Secretary said changes were long overdue, claiming the current structure is not fit for purpose. Facial recognition will be rolled out across England and Wales, with a five-fold increase in vans, Ms Mahmood confirmed. Writing for The Mirror, she said: "We’ve got great police officers across this country.
Rewriting the Rules of Face Recognition with Intelligent Access Control
(APN News, Jan 26, 2026)
According to recent analysis by MarketsandMarkets, the global biometrics market is on track to hit $95.14 billion by 2030. Yet, even as this 17% growth in touchless tech accelerates, a significant gap remains: most businesses are still attempting to solve tomorrow’s security threats with yesterday’s legacy architecture.
Government Sanctions Major Upgrade to Immigration System With E-Gates
(The Jamaica Gleaner, Jan 26, 2026)
“By utilising real-time data and biometric matching, we are ensuring that Antigua and Barbuda remains a hostile environment for those who seek to circumvent our laws while remaining a welcoming one for legitimate travellers.
