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Worldcoin's Iris Scanning Orb Getting Redesign for a More Friendly Appearance

Worldcoin's Orb device, known for its futuristic design, is set to receive an upgrade in the first half of this year. The new Orb will have alternative colors and a more toned-down appearance, resembling an Apple product. Worldcoin, created by Tools for Humanity, has gained attention for its iris-scanning technology that assigns users a "World ID" for identity verification.

Worldcoin's Orb device, known for its futuristic design, is set to receive an upgrade in the first half of this year. The new Orb will have alternative colors and a more toned-down appearance, resembling an Apple product. Worldcoin, created by Tools for Humanity, has gained attention for its iris-scanning technology that assigns users a "World ID" for identity verification.

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