Paypal gives tech upgrade to the humble British deckchair
By Staff on Wednesday, July 23, 2025
PayPal is giving the classic British deckchair a digital edge to assist beachside shoppers.
Each ‘tech‑chair’ is loaded with Wi‑Fi, built‑in wireless charging, glare‑busting shade and sand & sunscreen‑resistant microfibre fabric.
It’s all about helping leisure‑shoppers embrace the emergent trend of “b‑commerce” – buying straight from the beach without ever squinting or scrambling for an outlet.
20% of beach-goers say they shop on their phone or tablet at the seaside.
Dubbed “tech‑chairs,” these smart seats are rolling out on Brighton Beach from July 23.
