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Credit card machines fail under fire

Hacks might have good reason to worry about clunky credit card machines that could cut into their profits, amNewYork recently learned by taking a few cab rides around the city.

During three trips in taxis equipped with the new GPS technology, we twice encountered problems in trying to pay by credit card.

After one ride, we swiped our card and waited about a minute -- as impatient drivers...

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