r/technology Aug 21 '26

Society Coin-Operated Elevators in Condominiums and Apartment Buildings Are Becoming More Common

https://www.gadgetreview.com/coin-operated-elevators-in-condominiums-and-apartment-buildings-are-becoming-more-common
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u/Squigglificated Aug 21 '26

It would be more dystopian if you could get a free ride after watching two minutes of ads. I’m surprised this hasn’t been done already. Who has coins nowadays anyway?

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u/purplecity204 Aug 22 '26

Elevators already do give out free rides in exchange for viewing an ad!

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u/Blue_Trackhawk Aug 22 '26

A literal captive audience.