Follow TIS on Twitter: @Truth_is_Scary & Like TIS of Facebook- http://ift.tt/1og5wK2 WORLD CRUNCH “Human chipping” is moving out of the marginal spheres of biohacking pioneers and into that of body-implant lovers, and it’s seducing a geeky youth free of all taboos. But just what is the point of such technology? For now, the chip’s use is similar to that of the plastic loyalty cards that we use to get discounts at the supermarket. When placed in front of a communication reader, the device emits in short waves (13.56 MHz) the unique identification number of its owner. The reading device can be programmed to execute different tasks — for example, to unlock a door or to start an electronic device like a printer, a computer or a smartphone. “I have two chips,” Österlund explains.
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