7. Smart Shopping: They Know What You Want Before You Know You Want It
The Internet of Things is changing the way you shop. Location-aware devices can sense your presence in a store and beam you context-sensitive offers and instructions. Soon you’ll be able to check out without opening your wallet, thanks to RFID and NFC technologies. That’s if you even have to go to the store, of course; your smart kitchen may compile a shopping list automatically and beam it to your local store, which will deliver your groceries via drone.
If that sounds farfetched, think again. The IoT is already easing into the supply chain, helping to make warehousing and inventory more efficient. Soon it will make shopping more efficient, helping to guide you to the best ...
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