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The Timex Speedpass Watch

Posted by chrisd on from the i-prefer-speed-cash dept.

RedWolves2 writes "Timex Corporation is developing a watch which incorporates Speedpass technology embedded into it. McDonalds has also partnered with Speedpass with 400 stores in the Chicago area that accept speedpass. Now you can order a value meal like this "You will serve me a Big Mac Meal with a Coke!" (While waving your hand like a Jedi Knight using the Jedi Mind trick)."

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  1. If this is stolen.... by kwishot · · Score: 4, Insightful

    If one of these things ever gets stolen, there is literally no way to trace where it is.
    No signatures... nothing.
    With a credit card there are a few more layers of security.

    First, it needs to be swiped (can't be read from a distance...which can be potentially bad)
    Second, you need to sign for it
    Third, many credit cards have the option of a picture...

    Pretty scary.

    -kwishot