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11. Stores using GPS to target customers
If you’re bothered by targeted ads online, we’ve got some bad news: similar technology is likely to extend to physical shopping soon, as companies like Target and Walmart are trialing GPS-linked alerts.
These will allow brands to seek out potential customers nearby, sending them offers and coupons to lure them in. Meanwhile, Apple has already put in place Bluetooth technology which senses who is in store.