Scary Technology

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by bvilchez

RFID is transmitted via radio waves. When you nuke it microwave signals (yes you microwave sends out a small variant of a microwave signal , hence the name microwave) fries the transmitter in the RFID chip.

Any idea if that makes using your passport more difficult?

[markem]

Originally Posted by Sauer Grapes

Any idea if that makes using your passport more difficult?

Only marginally so. Your passport has to be swiped rather than read via wireless.