Gym chain 24 Hour Fitness is getting some attention for a new program that uses members’ fingerprints to replace the gym’s existing photo ID system. [More]
Bank Of America Asks Armless Man For Thumbprint
By September 1, 2009
A Florida man was unable to cash a Bank of America check because the bank required a thumbprint, and he had no arms.
Would You Buy Groceries With A Fingerprint?
By July 25, 2007
Jewel-Osco, a Midwest supermarket, introduced a biometric payment system. After signing up and associating your fingerprint with your credit card, you can buy groceries just by pushing your finger on a reader at checkout and entering your “search number.”
