Iris scanning is going to be a thing of the future. I don't think it'll manifest through a pair of sunglasses you've got to put on your head. The wearable that works are your AirPods and your iPhone. There's still tremendous utility to be reached from time savings around payments. It will inflame people who have decided that anonymity is some sort of built into the constitution around social media.
It’s been a big week in right wing media: Kanye’s buying Parler, Murdoch may re-merge Fox and News Corp, and whistleblowers are getting fired at Truth Social. Plus, Musk is under federal investigation, stemming from his attempt to buy Twitter. Also, Apple’s mixed reality headset will scan irises, Netflix’s ad-supported tier will launch November 3rd, and in Big Grocery news, Kroger has agreed to buy Albertsons. Author and historian Anne Applebaum joins to discuss the latest in Ukraine and Russia.
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