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Get ready for a glimpse into a future where transactions are invisible and your home is truly autonomous. In this solo episode of Signal Shift, Raakhee delves into the world of integrated payment systems and the advanced capabilities of digital twins for our living spaces. Inspired by the Institute for the Future's "Commerce of Tomorrow Today" report, she explores how AI and sensor technologies are making biometric authentication (like paying with your face) the new norm for everything from restaurants to public transport. Raakhee unpacks the rising trend of "machine native wallets" and "car IQ pay" where your vehicle becomes its own secure payment system for fuel, parking, and even groceries. Finally, she reveals how companies like Autodesk are working to mainstream digital twins for buildings and homes, promising a future where your smart home hub manages everything from ordering new filters to syncing with your purchased devices, minimizing administrative burden but raising new questions about data privacy and convenience.

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