This is an example of technology being used simply because it exists. This adds ZERO value for the consumer...
I have to disagree.
While it may not be the same technology, my campus switched from standard swipe cards to proximity-read cards for basically all their secure access things. Getting into my dorm was done with prox. cards, as was getting into the parking lots and campus buildings after hours.
It was *really* nice to only have to wave my wallet at the reader (or heck, with the wallet in the back pocket, jump up and slam my ass into it) to get in. When getting into the parking lot, sliding the card was always a pain (roll down window, make sure you're close enough, etc, etc). The reader they had there was large enough that, most times, I wouldn't even have to open the car window to get into the parking lot!
I have to testify that it does add value, and that laziness counts for a lot when delivering to consumers (e.g., remote controls, virtually all kitchen appliances, etc).
Now, if it's a good idea for things like bank accounts... I dunno.
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Bah, it's all meaningless without a silver jumpsuit.
This is an example of technology being used simply because it exists. This adds ZERO value for the consumer...
I have to disagree.
While it may not be the same technology, my campus switched from standard swipe cards to proximity-read cards for basically all their secure access things. Getting into my dorm was done with prox. cards, as was getting into the parking lots and campus buildings after hours.
It was *really* nice to only have to wave my wallet at the reader (or heck, with the wallet in the back pocket, jump up and slam my ass into it) to get in. When getting into the parking lot, sliding the card was always a pain (roll down window, make sure you're close enough, etc, etc). The reader they had there was large enough that, most times, I wouldn't even have to open the car window to get into the parking lot!
I have to testify that it does add value, and that laziness counts for a lot when delivering to consumers (e.g., remote controls, virtually all kitchen appliances, etc).
Now, if it's a good idea for things like bank accounts... I dunno.
Only if their heads are cut off. There's an epic struggle of immortal cell-machine things going on.
The cell that does the cutting will absorb the victim's energy and computing power.
This will go on until only one cell remains, and it will have the power to run Linux.