Some facial recognition algorithms have gotten 10 times better at matching people in masked photos, researchers found. James Martin/CNET Scientists agree that face masks are
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Apple to offer retail employees masks custom made by iPhone design teams, reports say
Apple’s stores have closed, opened and — in some cases — closed again during the pandemic. Apple For the most up-to-date news and information about
Facial recognition designed to detect around face masks is failing, study finds
Algorithms designed specifically for face masks are getting stumped, researchers found. Sarah Tew/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit
Facial recognition designed to detect around face masks are failing, study finds
Algorithms designed specifically for face masks are getting stumped, researchers found. Sarah Tew/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit
Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms, study finds
NIST digitally added face masks to immigrations photos to test 89 facial recognition algorithms. NIST For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus
Whole Foods workers sue over Black Lives Matter masks
Whole Foods employees are required to wear masks at work due to the coronavirus. Jessica Dolcourt/CNET Whole Foods workers are accusing the grocery chain of
‘Literally life and death’: Bill Nye turns to TikTok to urge everyone to wear masks
Bill Nye on the set of his Netflix show Bill Nye Saves the World. Eddy Chen/Netflix For the most up-to-date news and information about the
Uber overhauls app to address coronavirus safety, require masks
Both Uber drivers and passengers are now required to wear face coverings. James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic,
Lyft joins Uber in requiring drivers and riders to wear face masks
James Martin/CNET For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Lyft said it’s ramping up its efforts to
Uber will require drivers and riders to wear face masks
Uber drivers have demanded face masks and other protective gear from the company. Angela Lang/CNET As parts of the country prepare to ease coronavirus lockdowns,
US airlines mandate face masks, including American, Delta, United, Southwest
Airlines are taking a variety of precautions as the coronavirus pandemic continues. JetBlue For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit
Apple makes iPhones easier to unlock without Face ID as many wear masks
Face masks and Face ID don’t necessarily play well together. Angela Lang/CNET Apple is including a new feature in iOS 13.5 developer beta 3 so users