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When the going gets tough financially, many of us fall back on our three good friends, American Express, Visa and Mastercard. Of course, that is not the most prudent way of walking forward, but hey, we got to do what we’ve got to do to stay alive, no? Well, carrying cash around used to be the norm for the masses, but it could get dangerous with the rising number of crime cases all around. What if you had something that allows you to perform transactions without having to carry cash around? A debit card is a good idea for cashless shopping without spending tomorrow’s money, but with the Paytouch idea, all it requires is a quick fingerprint scan whenever you want to make a purchase, and you’re good to go.

Basically, the Paytouch system would hook up your card information to your personal fingerprint. While it might be safer that way, it could very well be more dangerous as well, as you start “spending” money without keeping track on how much dough you have as you make your way through the different shops, one by one. Right now, the company behind Paytouch is focused on selling their product at gas stations and grocery stores throughout Spain, with expansion plans for other countries in Europe and of course, to the US.

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It has been reported that both Intel and Samsung are going to invest in a speech analysis company that is known as Expect Labs, in addition to Telefónica Digital, where Expect Labs’ technology is used to analyze and understand conversations in real-time, in addition to finding out related information. It cannot be denied that speech recognition is gaining more and more prominence among users of smartphones, tablets and computers, in addition to TVs, of course. Expect Labs also claim that the future might see connected devices that “will know who we are, understand what we say, and be far more capable of interpreting our intentions and anticipating our needs.”

One of Expect Labs’ already developed apps would be MindMeld, which is capable of analyzing a conversation, where it would then display related relevant pictures, videos and articles automatically. Right now, MindMeld is available over at Apple’s iPad, and is on its way to Android and other platforms sometime down the road. It would be interesting to see how the “injection” of dough would spur Expect Labs to greater heights.

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Angry Birds is one of the most popular mobile gaming franchises out there. It was originally launched on iOS, now its available on a host of different platforms and is played by millions of people around the world. The game is fun and addictive in its own unique way. Rovio, the developer of Angry Birds, often releases updates and new titles to keep users hooked to this franchise. Today they’ve announced that Angry Birds Friends will be available for both Android and iOS devices later this week, on the 2nd of May to be precise.

The game itself offers a classic Angry Birds experience that we all know and love. The unique thing about this particular title is that it offers a host of social features that are integrated with Facebook. Rewards can be sent and received through the app, players can challenge their friends on Facebook and also take part in tournaments held weekly. Rovio hasn’t said anything about the price tag, but it can be expected that Angry Birds Friends will carry the same $0.99 price tag as other titles in this franchise.

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Almost all internet using folks have landed upon Wikipedia at some point in their lives. The online encyclopedia has become a vital part of the internet and is heavily relied upon by students, professionals and the average Joe and Jane from around the world. Wikipedia entries not only contain text, they also contain pictures. The Wikimedia Commons project works hard to collect photos and media files that are relevant to Wikipedia pages. They’ve now released new iOS and Android app which lets users submit their own photos to Wikimedia.

The Wikimedia Commons app for iOS and Android offers simple functionality. Users can tag, title and upload pictures from the gallery of their device or by snapping one through the camera. Additional functions are available through the web app, the mobile app simply offers the ability to upload pictures. Though before a user can start uploading pictures through these apps, they’ll need to sign up for an account, and that can only be done online, not through the app. The apps for each platform can be downloaded from iTunes App Store and Google Play Store.

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Microsoft has come up with an interesting way to promote Office 365. It has partnered with Forbes to install Wi-Fi routers inside its magazines, which Microsoft has confirmed have been sent to a “limited number of technology and business professionals”. The router is part of a custom 4 page insert in Forbes magazine’s May 6, 2013 issue. T-Mobile is providing internet connectivity, which can be freely used for 15 days.

This method of promotion is different from conventional ways such as pasting ads on buses, park benches, subways or running ads on TV. Come to think of it, who doesn’t love free Wi-Fi? Even though every Forbes magazine buyer won’t be getting 15 days of free Wi-Fi, most of them will read about this unique campaign online, and this helps Microsoft in getting the word out about Office 365. Up to five devices can connect to the router in this 4 page insert, allowing you to share the free internet. People who receive this special issue are advised to first recharge the router, which is capable of lasting up to three hours on a single charge. What do you think about this method of promotion, isn’t it cool?

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