Amazon Adds Technology IQ Test for Baby Boomers Over 60
In a move that has left millions of Baby Boomers squinting suspiciously at their phones, Amazon has reportedly introduced a new IQ test, or “Technical Competency Verification,” before customers over 60 can purchase smart...
In a move that has left millions of Baby Boomers squinting suspiciously at their phones, Amazon has reportedly introduced a new IQ test, or “Technical Competency Verification,” before customers over 60 can purchase smart plugs, streaming sticks, Wi-Fi devices, and anything labeled “app required.”
"Frankly, we're amazed that seniors are even able to log in to Amazon, let alone try to purchase technology. Usually, they wind up shopping for deals on Depends."
According to Amazon, the program was launched after an alarming spike in returns by seniors for purchases labeled “Broken,” only to discover the product had simply not been plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi, or removed from “airplane mode.”
The IQ test includes advanced challenges such as determining if the device is turned on and distinguishing between “the internet being down” and accidentally muting the TV. Amazon insists the goal is not public embarrassment—though grandchildren remain unconvinced.
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