A step too far? Retailers in China sell ‘anti-facial recognition headgear’ amid viral iPhone X memes that claim Face ID will allow snooping partners to unlock your device while …

When Apple unveiled its new iPhone X that lets users unlock the device with facial recognition (called Face ID), many joked that this would allow their partners to snoop on their phones, and that they'd have to wear masks to sleep. To help upcoming iPhone ... ( read original story ...)

Is the Vaishaly Signature Facial worth the faff?

As a massive skincare nerd (seriously, waft a sheet mask in my general direction and watch me exfoliate away my savings), I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve dreamed of getting a Vaishaly facial since I was about 16. Other skincare devotees will get it. ( read original story ...)

Facial recognition technology explained

More and more smartphones now come equipped with facial recognition security, offering up a new way for us all to secure and unlock our smartphones. While not as widespread and not necessarily more secure than a fingerprint scanner, new biometric ideas ... ( read original story ...)

iPhone X’s Face ID challenge: Getting you to trust it

That may take some convincing. Most people probably haven't been exposed to facial recognition technology in their daily lives. To the degree they're aware of it, they may well be suspicious after years of easily tricked facial recognition software and ... ( read original story ...)

Face masks: Why your skin needs a space-age beauty mask

Is your skin in need of a post-summer boost but your budget can't quite stretch to a professional facial? If so, this is the perfect time to try out one of this year's hottest beauty trends by treating yourself to a high-tech face mask. It's easy to write ... ( read original story ...)

Row over AI that ‘identifies gay faces’

A facial recognition experiment that claims to be able to distinguish between gay and heterosexual people has sparked a row between its creators and two leading LGBT rights groups. The Stanford University study claims its software recognises facial ... ( read original story ...)