Keen to get retailers on board, Facebook is sending out free Bluetooth beacon devices to firms that request them. Other tech companies, including Apple, have experimented with similar systems. One marketing expert told the BBC it is important the systems do not become "intrusive". Facebook has been conducting a trial of Place Tips in New York City since the start of the year, where more than 100 businesses have taken part.
Facebook offers businesses free Place Tips beacon devices
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