> a device you're now forced to use in daily life (bank/2fa/messaging apps).

Restaurants with only QR code menus.

"Let me scan your LinkedIn app."

Verify your government ID on our app.

"Zelle me."

"Scan this code to pay."

My favorite: "Scan this code for parking or you will be towed. Also, if you leave without paying, we'll tow you next time you enter any of our properties in any state because we scanned your license plate." There's no other way to pay.

Apartment / condo door keys and entry systems.

My battery is always at 10%. I don't know how y'all do it.

This is also one of the many reasons why I think it's criminal that two private businesses are allowed to own this modern life necessity so completely.