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Take note, globetrotting stamp collectors: Once your European trip is over, your passport will be empty fast. The European Union announced last week that it will introduce an electronic border system later this year, eliminating the need to stamp passports at ports. From November 10, travellers' faces and fingerprints will be scanned upon entering Europe, and the biometric data will be matched with their passport and used to verify the individual's identity on future arrivals and departures. The EU will no longer stamp passports starting this November. Shutterstock / Kittyfly “We will introduce digital border controls at every airport, every…

Pakistan is the next stop on Next Biometrics' expansion tour of Asian countries. The company has received its first order in Pakistan after integrating its Oyster III fingerprint scanner into NADRA's national ID system. Deliveries of Next's biometric fingerprint readers to customer Digital Data Systems (DDS) are expected to begin in the third quarter of this year. The scanners will be used by NADRA as well as other government and telecommunications customers of DDS, according to a company statement. “Our Oyster III is designed for secure Windows logon, single sign-on (SSO) and enterprise applications. Built on our unique technology, it…

Hyatt Hotels Corp. announced it plans to acquire most of the brands and affiliated companies of Standard International, the parent company of The Standard Hotels and Bunkhouse Hotels. The Chicago-based hospitality company will pay $150 million as a base price and up to $185 million for each property added to its portfolio. The acquired portfolio will be 100% asset-light and includes management, franchise and licensing agreements for 21 hotels with approximately 2,000 rooms currently operating in the U.S., Europe, Asia and Australia. The acquisition includes more than 30 projects with signed contracts or letters of intent, including new properties scheduled…

India-based respiratory healthcare company Salcit Technologies is collaborating with the Google Research team to explore how Google's Health Acoustic Representations (HeAR) can help extend the capabilities of Salcit's bioacoustic AI technology, Swaasa. Swaasa is using HeAR to help enhance research and early detection of TB based on cough sounds. “Missing TB is a tragedy, and a delayed diagnosis is heartbreaking,” Sujay Kakarmath, a product manager at Google Research working on HeAR, said in a statement. “Acoustic biomarkers have the potential to rewrite this narrative, and we're deeply grateful for the role HeAR can play in this transformative journey.” The Google…

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What could be the world's largest solar farm, set to be built across 47 square miles of Australia's sunny outback, received government approval on August 21. That alone is good news for the climate: The $20 billion commercial project will provide enough electricity to power 3 million homes, helping transform a major coal-mining country into a renewable energy powerhouse.But this project by Australia's Suncable may do more than just clean electrons and a cooling planet: it could break down a major barrier to the expansion of clean energy — borders — and contribute to a new campaign among 11 Asian…

August 22, 2024 12:01 AM Read Taurus daily horoscope for August 22, 2024 to know your astrological predictions. Focus on love, career, finances, and health to have a fulfilling day. Taurus – (April 20th to May 20th)Daily horoscope predictions: Value balance and harmonyLook for balance today, Taurus: focus on love, work, finances, and health to have a fulfilling day. Taurus today daily horoscope for August 22, 2024: Today calls for a harmonious approach to various aspects of your life. A harmonious approach to different aspects of your life is needed today. Maintaining a balance in your relationships, career pursuits, financial…

The 2024 BMW Championship is the last chance for PGA Tour golfers to qualify for the Tour Championship. As the final event of the 2024 PGA Tour season, the Tour Championship is different from other events in that golfers start with a certain number of shots under par based on their FedEx Cup standings. But before a champion is crowned, the 2024 BMW Championship begins Thursday at Castle Pines Golf Club. Is there a golfer in the middle of the standings who can win the 2024 BMW Championship and move up the ranks heading into the final tournament of the…

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is testing virtual fencing technology to improve grazing management in Central Washington. GRANT COUNTY, WA — Ranching plays a vital role in many communities across Washington State. It drives local economies, shapes growth and land management practices, and influences local government decisions. These communities provide essential livestock and agricultural products for Washingtonians and influence state policy. Our department is committed to maintaining working landscapes in wildlife refuges that are consistent with community values, as long as the ecological integrity of the land is maintained. In central Washington, the Washington Department of Fish and…

A showdown between Martha and Meghan could produce only one clear winner. Duchess Meghan Markle's company is playing a key role in launching her lifestyle brand. But there were some hiccups along the way, and some of Meghan's promotion for her American Riviera Orchard seemed to be trying to disparage and undermine the royal family. (Oops!) Now Meghan may be going up against someone far more important than any monarch: Martha Stewart. The incomparable Martha Stewart attended the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2024 Edition Release and 60th Anniversary Celebration held at the Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on May…