Starbucks shuts down Odyssey Web3 rewards program

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Starbucks' ambitious foray into the world of blockchain technology is over. The company announced the closure of its Odyssey program, a Web3 rewards system built around collectible non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It'll shut down the beta program on March 31.

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Starbucks brings Beyond Meat to Canadian branches

Starting next Tuesday, March 3, Starbucks in Canada will be introducing one breakfast sandwich that uses the plant-based Beyond Meat sausage in over 1,400 of its stores. The offering will be pilot tested in the country, and it's part of the spring menu. Earlier this year, Starbucks said it was committed to a "resource-positive future," which includes expanding its offerings to include these plant-based options. The introduction of this egg, cheddar, and Beyond Meat sausage is the beginning. Starbucks pledges to phase out plastic straws as well.

Source: Engadget + Yahoo! News

Starbucks app for Android adds fingerprint support

If you frequent Starbucks and use their Android app, the latest update will bring features you might want. The app gets fingerprint support, meaning it’ll soon be easier to log in or reload your balance or even purchase gift cards within the app. Some of the other changes introduced in app include card balances being updated more frequently. Chase Pay has been optimized to make it easier for customers who reload their balance there. There are also new animations within the app.

Source: Android Police

Starbucks app comes to Windows Phone devices in US, Canada and the UK

The much awaited Anniversary Update may have not yet made it to Windows Phone devices but at least users of Microsoft's mobile devices can drown their sorrows with Starbucks coffee. The company has made a Starbucks app available for supported Windows Phones, which means they can use their exisiting Starbucks cards or accounts on ther Lumia devices to buy coffee without a wallet.

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