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dantheclamman@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago

CVS wants you using its mobile app to unlock store shelves

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CVS wants you using its mobile app to unlock store shelves

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dantheclamman@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 3 months ago
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CVS wants your phone to unlock store cabinets in controversial test
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You may already use your phone to pay for groceries, but have you ever needed it just to put them in your basket? You may, with this CVS app unlock trial.
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    A. Bug an employee even where this system is implemented.

    B. If I had no other choice than to use the app: Open the cabinet, take a dozen products, close the cabinet, “decide” against buying some and leave them on an adjacent shelf.

    (Edit) C: just “forget” to close the shelf. I’m not trained to handle their BS system.

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      Just take the shelf apart. I’m sure it’s just some shitty plastic flap with a crappy lock. Cheapest crap they can get.

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        If the Walmart/target cases are anything to go by, it’s a basic universal tubular lock. You can by a decoder/pick for like $10

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          Yeah but they’re a little tricky to use, you can’t just bump them.

          Also I would not recommend doing it at all in the first place.

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            You’re right but it’s funny to think that you could be hassled for breaking into a box with the intention of purchasing its contents.

            • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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              Hey, no shop…ing?

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            I swear I’ve seen people use bump keys on high quality tubular locks before.

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          Depending on where you live it is illegal to possess lock picking tools unless you are a licensed locksmith. Something about “intent to commit a crime.”

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            What the fuck, for real?

          • Neon 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇪🇺🏳️‍⚧️🇹🇼🇮🇱🏳️‍🌈@lemmy.world
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            Yeah, but that’s a key, not a lockpick

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      D) Turn around and shop elsewhere

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      D. Staff just leave them unlocked because it’s in a “dead” network spot and nothing reliably connects or store requires users to be on their Wi-Fi

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