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Technology

Smart Ring Maker Oura Doubles Valuation to $5.2 billion

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One ring to rule them all… at least, Oura hopes so. On Thursday, it announced a new $200 million funding round.

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As Cars Get Smarter, Personalization Presents Privacy Problems

Ford may want to authenticate your face when you get behind the wheel.

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Mastercard Patent Could Prevent Biometric Data Attacks

Mastercard’s efforts add to those of several companies looking at ways to prove real from fake.

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Meta’s “Skin Vibration” Authenticator Gets Up-Close and Personal to Combat Deepfakes

Offering up more in-depth personal biometrics may not be a cure-all to cybersecurity woes.

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Visa Takes Biometrics On-the-Go Without Privacy Issues

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The patent could add another form of frictionless payment to the landscape, and present competitors to Apple Pay and Amazon’s Just Walk Out.

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Microsoft Passes on Passwords in Accessible Identity Tech Patent

Microsoft’s cybersecurity patent that uses secret handshakes walks a fine line between identity security and user privacy.

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Healthcare

CRISPR Gene Therapy Gets First-Ever Regulatory OK

Casgevy, a CRISPR gene-editing therapy, has been authorized by UK authorities to treat people with two blood diseases..

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Technology

Elon Musk’s ‘Everything App’ Dream Needs Even More of Your Data

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Okta’s AI-Powered Voice Scanner

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Meta’s Recording Studio

Meta wants to make your voice heard… literally.

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PayPal Wants to Listen In

PayPal wants to get to know the unique sound of your voice.

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Microsoft Checks You Out

Microsoft wants to make sure you’re actually at your desk.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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