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Chinese professor sues wildlife park after it introduces facial recognition entry system
Academic Guo Bing says he fears the technology could ‘steal’ his identity. Lecturer at Zhejiang Sci-tech University files suit for breach of contract after attraction refuses him a refund on US$190 annual pass.
Chinese pilot grounded after unauthorised cockpit guest’s photos go viral online
Air Guilin hands lifetime ban to pilot who allowed female student to visit the cabin during a flight. Incident happened in January but a picture taken in the cockpit resurfaced on social media this week.
Skip the queue: Singapore hotels use face recognition check-in
Tourists visiting Singapore can now check in at some hotels using facial recognition technology under a pilot programme that could cut waiting times and help tackle a labour crunch.
Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases
US Homeland Security investigators who uncover child exploitation initiated more than 4,000 cases around the world in the 2019 budget year, resulting in thousands of arrests and the identification of more than 1,000 victims
Airbnb, online service or property agent? EU court to rule Dec 19
Is it an online booking service? Or a real estate agent? US homesharing site Airbnb will on Dec 19 know how it should be labelled when Europe's top court rules on the issue amidst a backlash from the hotel industry and some cities.
Airbnb wins EU court case over French real-estate rules
Airbnb Inc can’t be regulated like a real estate agency that offers its services online, the European Union’s top court said in a French case that questioned whether the online platform could be forced to comply with strict local rules.
Back to pre-Internet stone age in offline Indian Kashmir
In remote Indian Kashmir people have been offline since August, queuing for hours to pay bills or using government 'Internet kiosks'.
Nepal detains 122 Chinese for suspected cybercrime, bank fraud
Police in Nepal have detained 122 Chinese nationals in its biggest crackdown on crime by foreigners entering the country on tourist visa, officials said.
Technology trends in 2020
From 5G to artificial intelligence, here are key technologies that will make a difference this year.
Amid tech turmoil, celebration at global electronics show
The Consumer Electronics Show opening Tuesday offers a chance to showcase the newest and shiniest gadgetry, looking past the turmoil engulfing the global technology industry.
