That squares with another part of what Windows8Italia is reporting. According to a Google translation, the early build of Windows 8 suggests it "will be possible to access the personalization, bookmarks and content from any computer."

Microsoft already offers facial recognition on gaming systems through Kinect and Xbox Live. Lenovo announced facial recognition login in laptops , and built-in cameras are pretty standard in computers nowadays. Building facial recognition into Windows 8 itself would greatly expand use of the technology.

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