Tag: Mastercard
NatWest trials biometric cards which use fingerprints
Biometric cards which enable people to verify payments using their fingerprint rather than needing to enter a PIN are now being used by some NatWest customers. NatWest launched a three-month trial of the technology on Wednesday, involving 200 people. In Scotland, the trial will involve customers of Royal Bank of Scotland. Customers will use the…
NatWest using fingerprint technology to authorise larger payments
An impression from NatWest of what the fingerprint technology could look like (NatWest/PA) NatWest customers will be able to verify card payments using the touch of a finger, rather than remembering a PIN, in a trial taking place in the coming weeks. The bank said it is piloting a “cutting…
The Digest: Android Lollipop is here… and 4 other things people are talking about today
[nextpage title="Next"] Hands-on with all things Android 5.0 Lollipop | Cnet "Android Lollipop is here, and likely making its way to your phone or tablet in the coming months. The update is packed with exciting features, including a new design, revamped notifications, device sharing and more. I go hands-on with the most-talked-about features in the…
"Anonymous" pro-WikiLeaks web attacks lead to five arrests in UK
The UK's Metropolitan Police service arrested five men today who the belive have been involved in the recent series of pro-WikiLeaks attacks on major web destinations. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said that the arrests are in relation to "recent and…
