From emoji passwords to selfie verifications, the way we make transactions is evolving. Now, MasterCard has created the first payment card that sports a biometric fingerprint scanner, removing the need to enter a PIN. It's not just more convenient, it's also more secure than contactless.

Digital data mining is incredibly prevalent, but only a third of Britons have actually installed data security software on their devices. At the Data Dollar Store, people can buy physical goods with their texts, photos or screenshots, to demonstrate the value these things hold.

How much cash is in your pocket? With the onward march of technology, physical money now seems somewhat redundant. Paying for things with a smartphone or contactless card is simply more convenient nowadays. So with digital transactions becoming the norm, is the ATM doomed?

Self-service checkouts, with their ‘shouty’ voices and technical hiccups, have a bad reputation among Britons. So, how would they feel about an entirely automated retail experience? Canvas8 spoke with 20 people from across the UK to find out whether they would shop at a staffless grocery store.