TECHNOLOGY
Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
The VergeThursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, […]
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What happened
Google announced yet another way to gain access to your account if you get locked out, forget your password, or don't have access to the phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps you typically use. As the name implies, selfie video lets you capture a short video of your face on a mobile device or PC, […]
Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.
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Timeline
The Verge published: Google now lets you sign in to your account using a selfie video
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Google and Lets.
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