Biometrics news and trends

Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls
Acquisitions // March 05, 2026

Oura Health is acquiring Finland-based startup Doublepoint Technologies as the smart ring maker moves to add gesture and voice interactions to future versions of its wearable devices, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners
Startups // February 26, 2026

Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase
Mobile Commerce // February 24, 2026

The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins
Earnings // February 03, 2026

PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Interviews & Exclusives
Insurance Faces a New Threat That Looks Like a Customer

March 18, 2026
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Nearly Half of Shoppers Used Mobile for Their Latest Retail Purchase

February 24, 2026
The smartphone is no longer just a shopping tool. It has become the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

PayPal Swaps CEOs as Checkout Slows and 2026 Reset Begins

February 03, 2026
PayPal finds itself in a transition year, as 2026 signals a reworking of strategy while growth cools, with deceleration in its online branded checkout franchise. Get the Full Story Complete...

Entersekt CEO Says AI Can’t Change the Fundamentals of Digital Trust

November 04, 2025
Artificial intelligence has become the spark and the shield of a new security revolution in banking. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Oura Buys Gesture Startup Doublepoint to Expand Smart Ring Controls

March 05, 2026
Oura Health is acquiring Finland-based startup Doublepoint Technologies as the smart ring maker moves to add gesture and voice interactions to future versions of its wearable devices, Bloomberg News reported Thursday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

Sam Altman’s World ID Wins Major Brand Partners

February 26, 2026
Tools for Humanity, the iris-scanning company co-founded by Sam Altman, is partnering with well-known brands to promote its World ID, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Feb. 26). Get the...

Alipay+ Adds Biometric Payment Authentication to Smartglasses

November 12, 2025
Ant International’s Alipay+ has added iris authentication features to its smartglasses-embedded payment solution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

India Bringing Biometrics to National Payments System

October 07, 2025
India is reportedly preparing to introduce biometric authentication to its national domestic payments network. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...