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TBD | Amazon Wants Your Handprint

TBD | Amazon Wants Your Handprint

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis


TBD | Amazon Wants Your Handprint

FromWhat Next | Daily News and Analysis

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Amazon has installed digital palm readers at Whole Foods. The reader scans your palm, collecting biometric data, and links it to your credit card to pay for your groceries. What does exchanging vein mapping for eggs and butter mean for the future of data security and in-person shopping. 
Guest: Emily Moore, freelance tech and food journalist
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Podcast production by Evan Campbell, Patrick Fort, and Cheyna Roth.
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Released:
Jun 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The problem with the news right now? It’s everywhere. And each day, it can feel like we’re all just mindlessly scrolling. It’s why we created What Next. This short daily show is here to help you make sense of things. When the news feels overwhelming, we’re here to help you answer: What next? Look for new episodes every weekday morning.