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Japanese Vending Machines Paid by Finger



Japanese vending machines are breaking new ground by being paid by finger! Purchasers can swipe their finger to pay for goods digitally by being charged with a pre-selected credit card of their choice.

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Hitachi have installed the machine for their employees but as yet aren’t sure whether they’ll be mass produced. If they are, cue lots of samurai-style finger chopping and subsequent unauthorised purchasing!

Via Switched

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1 Comment     Categories : Japan

One Response to “Japanese Vending Machines Paid by Finger”

  1. warren prewitt 3rd says:

    If youre going to “Finger” a Japanese vending machine, dont you think it would be one that sold womens panties?



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