That small plastic-looking piece on some Target shopping baskets may seem like part of the handle, but it can actually be a Bluetooth Low Energy beacon.
The device contains electronic components and a power source, allowing the basket’s location to be detected within the store.It’s designed as an in-store tracking and inventory tool, helping staff know where baskets are located and manage them more efficiently.So while it may look like an ordinary piece of plastic, on equipped baskets it serves a surprisingly high-tech purpose…See below
