The Ultimate Guide to Surveillance
A curated American edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Surveillance.
What to know about Surveillance
Surveillance encompasses a wide array of technologies and practices used to monitor environments, individuals, and activities for security, safety, and operational purposes. This field is rapidly evolving with advancements in AI, video analytics, biometrics, and networked devices, transforming traditional surveillance from mere observation tools to intelligent systems capable of proactive threat detection and enhanced data insights.
Our collection of stories explores the diverse aspects of surveillance, from the deployment of cutting-edge video cameras and AI-powered analytics to concerns around privacy, government oversight, and ethical considerations. Readers will find insights into market trends, new product launches, and regulatory developments, alongside reviews and discussions on the impact of surveillance technologies in homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and public spaces.
Engage with these articles to understand how surveillance technologies are shaping security strategies, the challenges posed by data privacy and cybersecurity risks, and the balancing act between safety and civil liberties in an increasingly monitored world.
American Surveillance News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
World launches upgraded ID for apps, AI & business
World expands upgraded proof-of-human system into apps, meetings and AI workflows as Tinder, Zoom and Docusign join new partnerships.
ROC Access Face1 wins SIA Best in Biometrics award
ROC Access Face1 earns SIA's best in biometrics award as the reader blends facial recognition, weapon detection and watch-list analytics.
Horizon3.ai opens Iranian cyber threat intel to all
Horizon3.ai opens Iranian cyber threat intel to all NodeZero users as Western organisations brace for state-backed digital retaliation.
ZeroEyes hires Stephen Billy to drive US federal push
ZeroEyes taps former White House advisor Stephen Billy to spearhead federal strategy as it accelerates its push into the US government market.
Alcatraz Rock X completes live airport facial ID tests
Alcatraz's Rock X facial authentication system has completed live trials at Honolulu airport, boosting its pitch for staff and secure-area access.
Alcatraz adds privacy & adaptive 2FA to facial access devices
Alcatraz enhances its facial access system with privacy-first biometrics, adaptive two-factor authentication, and AI-powered tailgating detection for secure, flexible entry.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Surveillance
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Face recognition for women in half niqabs: Common challenges and practical fixes
Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns
Challenges and solutions in cross-border identity verification
Watch out for these eight trends to impact cybersecurity teams in 2026
How AI face recognition leads theft investigation in retail stores
Edge or server? Choosing the best facial recognition architecture for access control systems
It's the end of passwords as we know it
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Surveillance News
CEO resigns from Astronomer after Coldplay concert video goes viral
Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after a viral Coldplay concert video sparks an internal probe and public scrutiny over private conduct.
R2 Wireless & Centinus test integrated counter-drone system
R2 Wireless and Centinus advance Navy WaveBreaker live trial of passive RF detection fused with autonomous drone response.
Android banking trojan linked to Cambodia scam compound
Researchers link Android banking trojan to Cambodia scam compound, exposing a malware-for-hire network impersonating banks and agencies across 21 countries.
Cambodia scam compounds linked to mobile banking fraud
Cambodia scam compounds are being tied to a mobile banking fraud network that hit users in 21 countries, researchers say.
M&S says Auror platform cuts store violence and theft
M&S says Auror platform is helping cut store violence, with nine in 10 colleagues feeling safer as police use sharper data to target repeat offenders.
R2 Wireless expands ODIN partner network across defence
R2 Wireless broadens ODIN's defence reach with new partners across drones, autonomous vehicles and command systems, after testing with US forces.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam
DroneShield opens Amsterdam base as Europe drives 45% of revenue and a USD $1.2 billion pipeline, boosting local support for counter-UAS demand.
Suprema unveils facial access tools for North America
Suprema launches AI facial authentication and access platforms for North America, aiming at high-security sites, mixed estates and cloud or on-premise control.
ROC launches Face1 biometric reader for access control
ROC moves into physical access control with Face1 biometric reader, combining identity checks, video analytics and legacy system integration.
Genetec boosts cloud access control with visitor tools
Genetec updates its Security Centre SaaS with unified visitor management, broader intrusion hardware support and facial authentication.
Genetec upgrades Security Centre SaaS for access control
Genetec has upgraded Security Centre SaaS with a unified front desk interface, broader intrusion support and optional facial authentication.
3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026
3DiVi charts a six-stage global face recognition lifecycle to 2026, showing regions split by regulation pace, infrastructure and politics.
SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.
Milestone & IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect
Milestone and IQSIGHT launch SmartSuite for XProtect, unifying video analytics, camera control and faster threat detection in one console.
Wireless CVEs surge, exposing hidden risks for AI centres
Wireless flaws have surged 230-fold since 2010, as Bastille warns AI data centres and critical infrastructure face escalating unseen risks.
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.
TCS & Google Cloud launch US Physical AI hub in Troy
TCS and Google Cloud have opened a Physical AI hub in Troy, showcasing robots and Gemini tools to boost factory safety and efficiency.