Experimenting with Chip Payment
Capturing her experience in real-time, Burgundy shared a TikTok video from Whole Foods where she ventured to pay using her implanted chip. As the suspenseful moment unfolded, she cautiously approached the payment processor, placing her hand near it.
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With visible anticipation, she asked the cashier about the payment’s success. Her joy was evident when she shared, “…the machine flashes that the payment has been made successfully.”
The Internet Weighs In
The TikTok video quickly became a discussion point, with viewers diving into speculations and theories. @TimKania was among the skeptics, wondering aloud, “Apple Watch hidden under the sleeve?”
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Others raised eyebrows at the possibility of it being a palm scanner instead of a chip. @olivermarks clarified, “It’s not a chip in her hand; it’s a palm scanner. I asked if anyone was using them at WF locally, and they said only a couple of people a day. It’s creepy.” The video certainly sparked a debate, with many trying to decipher the technology’s true nature.
The Story of "Chip Girl"
Waller further elucidated her chip’s capabilities in another TikTok video. Introducing herself humorously as “Chip Girl”, she clarified the moniker wasn’t due to an affinity for potato chips.
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Instead, she stated, “My name is chip girl… because of the chip in her hand.” Beyond payments, this versatile chip also acted as a key, unlocking doors for her.
Debates on Security and Future Adoption
While the TikTok video piqued curiosity, it also gave rise to valid concerns. @esmith_socal pinpointed potential security risks, commenting, “They are using a biometric scan. So she is okay with giving her palm print as a payment method. That is just crazy. Apple Pay is infinitely more secure.”
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Amid the intrigue, a lingering question remains: Are such innovations a fleeting trend or a potential mainstream feature in our future tech-scape? Only time will tell!