Walmart is leading the charge to replace traditional paper price tags with electronic shelf labels (ESLs) by 2026. The retailer aims to introduce the technology in 2,300...
  • Midnitte@beehaw.orgEnglish
    8·
    2 years ago

    It’s not just Walmart - the entire grocery sector is doing it. The potential for abuse is certainly not low.

    The new labels allow employees to change prices as often as every ten seconds. - NPR

    • AnarchoSnowPlow@midwest.social
      3·
      2 years ago

      It would be a crying shame if someone were to figure out a way to force those e ink displays to refresh fast enough that it kills the batteries on those things…