Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video
What's happening
Google has launched 'selfie for sign-in,' a new option that lets users access their Google Account using a selfie video. The company says selfie videos give users more options to sign in if they're ever locked out or don't have access to their usual phone or computer. The feature is presented as an easy, alternative way to authenticate to your account.
Why it's trending
Because Google wants to reduce account lockouts and add more sign-in options for users who lack their usual device or computer.
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If you think passwords are dead, wait until Google asks for a selfie video to prove it's you, convenience traded for a new biometric footprint.
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Original sources3
- Selfie for sign-in: a new, easy way to access your Google AccountHackerNewsJul 23
- Introducing selfie for sign-in: a new way to access your Google AccountHackerNewsJul 23
- Google will now let you sign in to your account with a selfie video
The tech giant says selfie videos give users more options to sign in if they're ever locked out or don't have access to their usual phone or computer.
TechCrunchJul 23
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