AmIHigh t1_iwnilpr wrote
Reply to comment by tranquilrage24 in Subway now has some smart fridges that can talk to you, to dispense sandwiches in places like airports and hospitals by el_gee
If the dispenser is smart, it could even begin discounting the food as it gets older through the day to encourage purchases.
tranquilrage24 t1_iwnjxor wrote
i think this is a good idea, we should get you into the next board meeting
AmIHigh t1_iwnli40 wrote
That made me curious what was out there and my first result was Coca Cola using a smart machine for evil purposes instead of good.
>In 1999, the Coca-Cola Company tested vending machines that would automatically charge higher prices for cold beverages when the temperature got hotter. According to The New York Times, the variable pricing vending machines were outfitted with a heat-sensor and a computer chip.
plopseven t1_iwpez22 wrote
Put ice cube on sensor - receive infinite cola as machine interprets nuclear winter economy and makes you CEO of Coca Cola for $1.
tranquilrage24 t1_iwnlzri wrote
seems counter intuitive to charge more for warmer drinks but coca cola are geniuses of marketing so who am i to say
gabrielhallman t1_iwsjo7s wrote
As the sandwiches age we should raise prices due to added "flavor"
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