Google Wallet now works for California driver’s licenses (www.theverge.com)
from simplejack@lemmy.world to technology@lemmy.world on 26 Aug 2024 23:45
https://lemmy.world/post/19090222

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cccrontab@lemmy.world on 26 Aug 2024 23:53 next collapse

No thanks

QBertReynolds@sh.itjust.works on 26 Aug 2024 23:57 next collapse

Discussion from when this was posted yesterday: lemmy.world/post/19055957

Telorand@reddthat.com on 27 Aug 2024 00:26 next collapse

It’s handy for airplane boarding passes and gift cards (besides mobile payment), but if you have to carry the ID anyway, seems kinda superfluous

simplejack@lemmy.world on 27 Aug 2024 00:38 next collapse

Yeah, this pretty public beta-ish if you still need your physical ID in a lot of places.

TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world on 27 Aug 2024 07:51 collapse

Wait, you have to carry ID at all times? Is this a California thing or a US thing?

Telorand@reddthat.com on 27 Aug 2024 12:20 collapse

There’s no law that I’m aware of that requires you to carry some kind of ID, but it’s required if you’re driving or buying something that’s age restricted (like alcohol). It’s often convenient to be carrying ID at all times.

But there’s no point in digitizing your ID like this if the digital version isn’t a valid surrogate. Sounds like it’s as “valid” as taking a photo of it.

TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world on 27 Aug 2024 12:23 collapse

Interesting, thanks. I had no idea it would be required when driving, but I guess that’s probably the same for a lot of places.

IllNess@infosec.pub on 27 Aug 2024 02:00 next collapse

For those interested, this feature is only available for US Driver’s Licenses and State IDs in the following states:

  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Georgia
  • Maryland
3aqn5k6ryk@lemmy.world on 27 Aug 2024 02:30 collapse

Miss me with that shit