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At Disney Parks, a Bracelet Meant to Build Loyalty (and ...

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Did you buy a balloon? What attractions did you ride and when? Did you shake Goofy's hand, but snub Snow White? If you fully use MyMagic+, databases will be watching, allowing Disney to refine its offerings and customize its marketing messages.

Disney is aware of potential privacy concerns, especially regarding children. The plan, which comes as the federal...

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Microchip Implants for Employees? One Company Says Yes ...

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Another potential problem, Dr. Acquisti said, is that technology designed for one purpose may later be used for another. A microchip implanted today to allow for easy building access and payments could, in theory, be used later in more invasive ways: to track the length of employees' bathroom or lunch breaks, for instance, without their consent or even their...

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Luggage Tags That Help You Find Your Suitcase - The New ...

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Once your checked bag has one of Delta's luggage tags attached, you can track it with the Fly Delta app for Android and iOS. Credit The New York Times

Q. I saw in the Delta app that I can track the location of my suitcase on a map. How does this work?

A. Several airlines have added the ability to use online tracking to monitor the location of your checked...

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