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Retailers are also using beacon technology to get you to buy more products, something that will intensify in the future. Beacons are $5 hardware devices that use Bluetooth technology to send shoppers relevant information.

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Retailers are also using beacon technology to get you to buy more products, something that will intensify in the future. Beacons are $5 hardware devices that use Bluetooth technology to send shoppers relevant information.

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