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Card 498 of 9982026-09-04 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-04

MacGaze Makes the Mac Lid the Login Button

macgaze.com Observed source
Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A macOS utility that uses the built-in camera to recognize its user and type the saved password after the laptop opens.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-04 issue.

Field notes

Setup uses a circular twelve-position capture sequence, asking the user to turn their head slowly so the utility can learn multiple angles. During an unlock, the page describes a timed sequence in which the camera light activates, the face is measured, the saved password is entered through Accessibility permission, and the camera shuts off. The stated platform requirements are Apple silicon, macOS 26 or later, and a built-in camera.

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OpenPublic substance visible
$PaidCommerce or pricing visible
PrettyNotable craft visible
ProPolished or operationally mature
NicheUnusually specific use

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Landing page observed 2026-09-04. The live site may have changed.