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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.
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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. 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