• By Jason Chen
    Jun 12, 2006 4:00 PM 425
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    Snappy Face Recognizer For Computer Authentication

    Because fingerprint readers are so 2003, the Snappy Face Recognizer uses your unique natural handsomeness as a password to log into your computer. The 1.3 megapixel camera snaps a few shots of you to compare to whenever you try and authenticate on your machine.

    You could probably use the Face Recognizer as a regular webcam when it's not guarding your PC. Then again, with the right software, you could probably use a regular webcam to do authentication too. That is, if you don't suddenly gain 50 lbs and it can no longer recognize you.

    Available for $98. – Jason Chen

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