On all of my USB cords the USB symbol faces up when plugged in correctly. The only issue I see is if the port is installed incorrectly or if you don't have an orientation for "up" like if you installed them and turned them sideways.

They don't even search though in real life.

In my example retail price doesn't really exist. Computer picks up that SuperKendall is in the store. He usually buys carrots at around $3 a lb, but he's spent more. So it raises the price to $3.75 a lb. As you go near a coupon pops up, 15% off, so they are now what, $3.19, and you think, oh sweet deal since you buy carrots anyway and you don't look too hard at the price. But the retail is really $2.99 but this place always marks it higher.

Amazon already does this to people. We can both look up the item at the same time and see different prices. Using enough data it can be figured out how much you'll pay for something and how much of discount off another price will make you want to buy it. As to the no phone, I've been in stores that have auto coupon machines, and using other people's info and most likely your store shopper card they'll know a lot about you.

People already do this with music. They have headphones or earbuds in all the time, changing through their playlists to set the mood, etc.

If the device is hooked to multiple wifi signals or is detectable then sure. If not all you can do is know if it's in range or not.

The problem is you think they aren't fucking you on the price. Some places have those digital price tags, they'll bump it up then give you 15% off. You'll think it's a great deal.

By your logic my glasses should cost me 10,000 dollars, I mean I use them all of the time.

Sounds like you wrap the cord too tight.

I have some noise dampening headphones/ear pros, but they require a headphone cable for music.

People hike, go camping, etc where they can't always get a charge. Others are younger and on buses or whatever where there aren't charging ports or outlets. Some people make videos with their phones or whatever. Sure they could also carry a battery pack, but a spare battery is convenient. I'm not a person that needs it, but I understand there are those that do.

Seems like a solid investment to me, sure, it's fucked up. But these financial managers don't do things based on morals.

My issue with this is that the state government really isn't supplying anything to justify the taxation. With the amusement tax you could argue police needed near theaters or whatever, the roads if you don't pay a gas tax, etc. But most of the internet lines weren't laid by the cities or states, the government is just imposing itself where it doesn't belong.

States have a lot less power to throw you in jail for not paying taxes than the Fed.

This comment is downvoted, but pretty accurate. They expect you to walk I guess. Time is considered a person's most valuable resource when they're rich.