Technology · 24 July 2026

Google lets you sign in with a selfie video

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Google is rolling out a new way to access your account if you are locked out, using a short video of your face. You record a video of yourself making simple head movements, which Google compares to a stored reference video. The feature is being gradually introduced globally, and you can delete your stored video at any time.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 July 2026 at 0:41

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