“Are You Ready for a World Without Them? Uncover the Surprising Items Poised for Extinction in Just 20 Years!”
In 20 years, more and more places will lose checkout lines and cashiers, favoring things like Amazon Go, where people can check off items on their phone, go to the store, scan their phone upon entry, grab everything, and go! Society is already seeing a rise in these services, such as Instacart.
Bank Chains Will Close Their Doors For Good
According to the American Bankers Association, only 17% of Americans actually take the time to walk into a bank to speak to a teller, withdraw money, or cash a check. The majority of Americans opt to use their smartphones or tablet to access their banking application instead.
At this rate, it may not come as much of a surprise to learn that more and more bank chains are closing their doors and becoming fully digital instead. It will be interesting to see if any are around in 20 years.
License Plate Recognition Will Take Over For Parking Meters
Parking might become a whole lot easier in the coming years, with parking meters getting the boot. While inserting a credit card or cash into a meter isn’t the biggest hassle in the world, it can get annoying waiting behind people who aren’t entirely sure what they are doing.
The good news is that technology is advancing at a rapid pace, especially recognition software. In 20 or so years, parking meters are most likely going to phase out in favor of license plate recognition with an automatic charge to that person’s credit card.
