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I've been at a store that used this technology and it was obnoxious. I really don't see how it will catch on or survive in the real world. The cost to run the
by qbasic_forever 5y ago
I've been at a store that used this technology and it was obnoxious. I really don't see how it will catch on or survive in the real world. The cost to run these screens 24/7 is enormous, especially in a world where energy costs are increasing. I doubt the ad revenue they make will come anywhere near recouping the costs after the honeymoon period and investor cash runs out.
- the_snooze 5y agoIt's not just the energy cost, but also the classic problem with IoT: is the company willing to stay on top of security patches and maintain the underlying software? If not, then it's only a matter of time before the software is either abandoned by the company rendering the screens useless, or compromised by hackers to display beheading videos all over the frozen foods aisle.
- argella 5y agoI’d go with porn, but your point is good.
- kergonath 5y ago> is the company willing to stay on top of security patches and maintain the underlying software? It is much worse than that. Even companies willing to stay on top have trouble, can be affected by zero days, data leaks, and eventually stop supporting their hardware.