One key point: Duncan says these cards are not necessarily as safe as they should be, and there is still work to be done when it comes to ensuring security during credit card transactions.
A video embedded in the article gives a nice representation of the physical process of inserting (not swiping) a credit card during a transaction involving new EMV devices.
To check out the article and video, go to https://nrf.com/news/7-questions-about-americas-credit-card-system-answered.