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Philips gave a favorite LG smartphone gimmick a surprising new home

Philips's new Smart Deadbolt uses palm recognition.

The LG G8 launched five years ago with palm recognition biometrics, a rather interesting form of user authentication that never caught on in the smartphone world. Philips is hoping that it makes a lot more sense in the world of the smart home, however, and is launching a new Wi-Fi deadbolt with a similar palm vein recognition sensor. (Image credit: Philips)Biometric locks like this offer a more accessible way to unlock a home, as it's easier to use than a key or a number pad, yet, it's even more secure.

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