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[–] [email protected] 28 points 2 months ago (2 children)

For the company, saves having to send someone out to replace it, instead just update it over 3G or whatever

[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 months ago (1 children)

In the article it also points out that this means you don’t have to waste paper, which is a plus, assuming they last.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

i reckon they can handle getting rained on at least three times! and they love the summer sun

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Plus you can use real time bidding and let customers fight each other for prime hours, while also keeping low interest spots working.

That said, I guess we're closing in to those Minority Report street adds, that scan your face and give you personalized adverts.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

yeah i saw those in development over 10 years ago. they are definitely getting close