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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after a viral Coldplay concert video sparks an internal probe and public scrutiny over private conduct.

UK public attitudes to AI vary with political views, showing differing concerns on surveillance, job loss, and discrimination but broad support for regulation.

HID and ASSA ABLOY have won the Red Dot Award 2025 for their BG100 Speedgate, a biometric eGate enhancing security and passenger flow in airports.

The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney from 27-29 August 2025, showcasing advanced security tech and uniting industry professionals.

AI reshapes sports fandom, with 54% preferring AI tools for info and 67% seeking a single platform for personalised, interactive experiences.

Icetana AI inks a multi-year AUD $3.6 million deal with SoftBank Robotics to expand AI security software in Japan and Asia-Pacific.

Acer has unveiled Swift Edge 14 AI and Swift Go AI laptops with Intel Core Ultra processors, offering advanced AI features and OLED displays from AUD $1,799.

Acer launches new Aspire AI laptops with 14- and 16-inch models powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series and Snapdragon X, priced from AUD $1,399.

Suprema launches BioStar Air, a cloud-based biometric access control system designed for easy, scalable management across multiple sites with native biometric support.

Axis Communications reveals AI's growing role in video surveillance, stressing ethical use, data privacy, and hybrid cloud-edge systems in industry report.

ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.

Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.

Nearly half of consumers would trust brands more using passkeys instead of passwords, with 56% of 25-34-year-olds supporting the shift, says Thales study.

Staqu Technologies has teamed up with the Uttar Pradesh government to deploy the JARVIS AI platform at Vindhyachal Temple, enhancing security and crowd management.

HID's 2025 State of Security and Identity Report reveals a major shift in security strategies, with 73% of leaders prioritising mobile credentials and AI-driven solutions.

Mainstream has chosen Datapay as its payroll provider to improve efficiency and compliance, signalling a shift from its outdated payroll system.

The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act will take effect on 2nd February, banning high-risk AI uses like facial recognition and social scoring.

Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.

Athelis Health Club in Warrington has remarkably cut membership fraud by 90% by implementing advanced facial recognition technology from i-PRO.

As pubs brace for 2025, eight key technology trends are set to revolutionise operations, optimising efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.