“Tag – You’re It”

http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2010-07-25-wal-mart-smart-tags_N.htm?csp=hf

Wal-Mart stores are planning to start using electronic ID tags on merchandise to track inventory, but some privacy watchdogs are concerned about or customer tracking. A Wal-Mart spokesman reassured consumers that the ID tags are harmless. Until you turn 30 and they light up red. Then, run!

The tags carry information about the products being sold, such as size, for stocking and inventory. Of course, it doesn’t take electronic tags to see that most Wal-Mart customers sizes are XL, XXL, and XXXL.

Despite privacy concerns, Wal-Mart assures that, like their employees, the tags will have no other benefits.