To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by cm_silva » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 9:22 PM UTC

To unlock drink verification can (2013)
gamefaqs.gamespot.com

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by science4sail » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:23 PM UTC

From the timestamps, I guess that this blurb[0] dates from the tail end of the DRM wars[1]. It's fascinating how the enshittification of various online services have led to a resurgence of that era's anti-establishment attitudes.

[0] possibly copy-pasted from an earlier 4chan post? The language style certainly seems to match.

[1] https://xkcd.com/86/ and https://xkcd.com/488/ and https://xkcd.com/546/

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by seamac3 » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:29 PM UTC

This might just be fiction, but what would let the server know that the can has been drank?

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by dooglius » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:34 PM UTC

To provide some historical context for this meme, the Xbox One had recently been unveiled and at the time was going to have a mandatory Kinect. It was rumored that the camera would be un-disableable and on at all times.

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Post by unwind » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:38 PM UTC

Meta: this needs "(2013)" in the title.

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by teddyh » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:38 PM UTC

I believe this to be at least a screenshot of the original version: https://imgur.com/dgGvgKF>

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by 0cf8612b2e1e » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:41 PM UTC

seamac3 wrote: post #3

This might just be fiction, but what would let the server know that the can has been drank?

Unique unlock code at the bottom of each can? Some kind of scannable QR code or NFC system? They do not care if you dump the ooze into the toilet, so long as it has been purchased.

You could even region lock the cans! Make sure nobody is trying to cheat you by purchasing wholesale or across the border.

Edit: You could even make them like some kind of Nintendo Amibo action figure. Dedicated holder device with API interface to the game.

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by thereisnospork » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:45 PM UTC

seamac3 wrote: post #3

This might just be fiction, but what would let the server know that the can has been drank?

Real-time blood sugar monitoring, if your customers aren't diabetic yet they could be drinking more. Coming soon to a dystopia near you.

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by 0-_-0 » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:50 PM UTC

seamac3 wrote: post #3

This might just be fiction, but what would let the server know that the can has been drank?

Xbox Kinect

Re: To unlock drink verification can (2013)

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Post by Am4TIfIsER0ppos » Fri, Jun 30, 2023, 10:54 PM UTC

0cf8612b2e1e wrote: post #7

seamac3 wrote: post #3

This might just be fiction, but what would let the server know that the can has been drank?

Unique unlock code at the bottom of each can? Some kind of scannable QR code or NFC system? They do not care if you dump the ooze into the toilet, so long as it has been purchased. You could even region lock the cans! Make sure nobody is trying to cheat you by purchasing wholesale or across the border. Edit: You could even make them like some kind of Nintendo Amibo action figure. Dedicated holder device with API inte…

The always on camera watches you drink it. The qr code is either on the bottom of the can or in the lid if you buy the deluxe bottle version.