Traditionally, transactions at stores and restaurants involve nothing more than communicating with a store representative. That employee then handles all the consumers affairs in dealing with the business. Somehow, the iPad Register has broken that streamlined system. Now, the employee swivels the business end of things to me. Suddenly, I’m expected to handle the final transaction on their device, like Commander Wharf has just assigned a passenger to the helm, and now the oblivious tourist has to slide the correct button to arm phasers and power shield to aft. How has the burden of the interface shifted to the guest? Complete your transaction with Mat & Veronique as we forge your signature on the contractual iPad of Truth.
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