Subscription service ESPN+ has streamed what they claim to be the world’s first tennis match featuring a real person versus a virtual player. In the match streamed on 7 May, John McEnroe faced off against his younger self – represented by a virtual player powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

The holography industry creates spectacular imagery for applications in art, science and technology. To do this, the industry has developed an intricate jigsaw of equipment, know-how and people.

West Midlands Police (UK) have released information on what to do if you think you have come across a fake banknote, after a video was posted online showing a counterfeit £20 on which the hologram stripe had been simulated by a sticker.

Disposable vape brand Geek Bar has launched new packaging aimed at combatting counterfeit products. The launch follows a spate of incidents in which non-compliant vapes have been found for sale throughout the UK.

Holography News® was saddened to learn of the passing of Ken Harris in Bellinzona, Switzerland on 18 January 2022. People who worked with Ken characterise him as a fascinating man; one of those rare people who combined a high level of creative ability with impressive technical skills.

Holographyx has announced that it has recently been granted US Patent # 11,052,020 B2 for its Holo-Blister® product, along with European Patent # EP 3532005 for the development of a cost-effective method to apply holograms to the back of blister packs using conventional heat-seal blister packaging equipment.

Reconnaissance International, publisher of Holography News®, is pleased to announce the launch of a new sister publication, Authentication & Brand News™, with immediate effect, replacing Authentication News®.

iProov, provider of online biometric face authentication, has announced the publication of its newly granted iProov 9th US patent.

Reconnaissance International, publisher of Holography News® (HN), is pleased to announce that with effect HN has now moved to a new online platform, incorporating a regular newsfeed service alongside the monthly newsletter.

An urban myth circulating in Christchurch, New Zealand about polymer banknotes has led to genuine notes being refused and damaged. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has urged the public to look for a hologram featuring a fern and a map of New Zealand to tell real from fake notes.