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My friend just sent this to me after seeing it at a Whole Foods in California:

With how easy it already is to tap a card, why would anybody sign up to use this for payment? It's mind boggling to me.

Screw just your finger prints, Amazon already has access to that database thanks to the 5-0, so they now want to know every line on your hand! Best at least give people palm readings after the sign up! /s

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Biometrics harvesting under the guise of "convenience".

Unfortunately it is quite effective. People love this stuff.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 days ago

wait till the next pandemic and they will be gone

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 days ago

B-b-b-b-but I get a one time free tootsie roll for signing up!