HONG KONG (Reuters) - Buoyed by China’s plans to build a ubiquitous CCTV surveillance network, Chinese and some foreign investors are pouring money into start-up technology firms that specialize in facial recognition software. At stake for firms such as ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore trialing NEC facial recognition tech to fight crime more efficiently
The Singapore government is working with NEC to fight crime more efficiently and effectively, according to a report in The Straits Times. Concept trials began this year using NEC’s Neoface facial recognition technology. “… we are looking at an ... ( read original story ...)
Rid Skin of that Flaky Winter Pallor With These 5 Face Scrubs
Winter is the time for piling on the layers right? We pull on multiple cashmere jumpers, climb into giant teddy-bear coats, and wind cosy knitted scarves around our necks. But when it comes to skin, funnily enough, it's actually time to strip off. ( read original story ...)
Skin care for the ages
Skin care is not one-size-fits-all. It’s tricky and takes a bit of testing and patience to get it right. Luxury brands won’t always deliver the best results and sometimes you'll find hidden gems at the drugstore. Products that smell delicious might be ... ( read original story ...)
Tearful meeting for pair forever linked by face transplant
Then LifeSource, a Midwestern non-profit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donations, broached the idea of a donation for a man awaiting a face transplant at the clinic. Ross and Sandness' ages, blood type, skin colour and facial structure ... ( read original story ...)
Why You Need To Add A Face Oil To Your Skincare Regime
We’ve seen facial oils popping up all over our IG, and they seem to be the latest big trend in the beauty world, but are they worth the hype? Well, we’re here to tell you that the right facial oil could actually be the most life-changing of all your ... ( read original story ...)
The Definitive Guide to Dry Skin
Ceramides aid in the prevention of the skin’s barrier, which is “easily broken down during the winter.” For patients with severely chapped faces, pack on a hefty amount of product, she says, morning and night. Be sure to toss any face washes with ... ( read original story ...)
How natural beauty brands are wooing Indian millennials
Over two years ago, Noor Arora came across a notebook that once belonged to her great-grandmother. It listed nature-based formulas and homeopathic remedies for a variety of ailments. Freshly graduated in industrial design from Parsons in New York, Arora ... ( read original story ...)
Face to Face with Nest’s smartest home security camera
That skill comes from facial-recognition technology made by Nest's sibling company, Google. The Nest Cam IQ camera is so slick that it carries a premium price — $300 — plus a $10 monthly subscription to run the facial-recognition program and other ... ( read original story ...)