#TBOT 20: US & EU Exchange Biometrics + Demand Family Data, Credit Unions Roll Out Biometric Scanning, Humanoid Robots Are Here, Personal Knowledge Mgmt

Here are this week’s stories:U.S. & EU Exchange Biometrics + Demand Family Data:The U.S. and EU are planning to share travel data, including biometric data. The ESTA Mobile app could also demand family names, phone numbers, DOBs, residencies, plus your biometrics. Find out the details.Credit Unions Roll Out Biometric Scanning:If you use a credit union and try to do an out of state teller transaction, you may have to enroll in biometric verification and submit ID. We break down which network is driving this and what you can do.Humanoid Robots Are Here:Boston Dynamics unveiled a production ready robot Atlas. It can work around the clock and handle heavy loads. Do you think this could replace your job?Personal Knowledge Mgmt:I tried “private” self hosted PKM systems and only one fit the bill: AnyType. I’ll show you why.Share this post with your crew!🪄 We aim for our show to be well-researched, well-informed, and focused on the most impactful stories while being concise.We’ll be publishing full posts and clips of each of these stories soon.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.✍️ We’re Accepting #TBOT Contributors#TBOT is looking for creators who believe tech should serve humanity. If you can write clearly, source accurately, and highlight real solutions across tech, energy, food, or privacy, we’d love to feature your work. Submit a short sample article and apply to join our contributor crew.✊ Break the limits of big tech with Above Phone. You’ll unlock features and freedom you didn’t even know existed.* Works with any cell service (and even over WiFi with an internet phone)* Download the apps you love (private app stores)* Have complete control over your app permissionsSave $50 today with coupon code TBOT50! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tbot.substack.com/subscribe