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PayPal has been around a whole lot longer compared to smart TVs, but this does not mean that the old guard and the new cannot work together, as LG has demonstrated recently. In fact, LG Electronics is proud to be the first company in the world to offer the convenience of PayPal right on its Smart TV platform, where this capability will be made available on 2013 models of LG Smart TVs that are sold in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. Apart from that, this particular PayPal feature will also make its way to LG Smart TVs that will be sold in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Australia from this month onwards, and other markets are set to follow not too long after.

Another avenue for you to spend your money is definitely welcome, although those who find it difficult to rein in their monthly spending might see this as a curse. I suppose those advertisements shown will now come with the ability for you to make a purchase on the spot from your PayPal account without having to go through the usual phone calling method. When it comes to security, fret not, you are able to authenticate your identity and make the desired purchase by entering the right digits using a traditional remote or LG’s Magic Remote. [Press Release]

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If you’ve ever had a ton of coins that you need to cash in for dollar bills, you might have used a Coinstar machine at one time or another. They’re about to get a lot more useful because the company just announced that they’re adding PayPal ATM functionality to select machines across the US, starting with Texas, California, and Ohio locations.

PayPal members will be able to go up to a Coinstar kiosk and deposit money into their PayPal account, or withdrawal money as well. Users will also be able to transfer money to another PayPal account. This is great news, since PayPal is online-only, and it allows users to make transactions if they’re not near a computer or don’t have their phone on them.

Of course, though, Coinstar will charge PayPal users fees for using its services, just like any ATM would. Coinstar’s standard coin-counting fee of 9.8% will apply when adding coins to a PayPal account. When deposting or withdrawing paper money, a $3 fee applies for transactions up to $300, and a $6 fee applies for transactions over $300.

Customers will also be limited to adding up to $500 per month. As of right now, PayPal functionality at Coinstar kiosks has begun rolling out several locations across California, Texas, and Ohio, with more locations to be added throughout the year. As for a complete rollout to all Coinstar kiosks, it’s not yet said if that will happen or not, but it seems the company has seen a positive response so far with the few locations they already have available.

Coinstar adding PayPal ATM functionality to select kiosks is written by Craig Lloyd & originally posted on SlashGear.
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It sounds boring, but one of the most important frontiers in technology right now is how mobile can make paying for stuff easier. And while this year’s Mobile World Congress might have been a little lacking in four-star hardware, there were some serious steps taken towards replacing your wallet with your smartphone. More »

Regular alphanumeric style passcodes are not the only method of online security these days, however it is by far the most common. We have seen some other methods in use such as two-factor authentication with RSA SecurID and even with Google and their 2-step verification process. On the flip side of those, we have even seen some slightly more unique options talked about such as using eye movements. Coming to the present day though, and we have talk of replacing passwords coming from two groups.

These groups include the FIDO Alliance and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA). The FIDO Alliance has been formed with Lenovo and PayPal as well as Nok Nok Labs, Agnito and Validity. DARPA on the other hand is the research and development arm of the Defense Department. Regardless of where these two groups are coming from or who they are made up of, they are looking to do something different with the standard password method of security.

DARPA is working on the Active Authentication program which is currently described as being in its second phase. In this phase they are said to be looking for research that “sets out to establish behavioral biometrics based on discernible cognitive processes and the observable ways that users naturally interact with their environment while using their computing devices.” More to the point here, research that will allow them to develop a solution that uses multiple points including physical aspects such as fingerprints, how you interact with technology such as a keystroke pattern or mouse movement and even data to include how you use language and how you construct sentences.

Looking at the FIDO Alliance and we see where things may come into play for the more average user. Things appear to still be shaping up here though. In fact, it was said that as the FIDO Alliance attracts new member-organizations they will include new solutions. Some of the ideas mentioned at this point include USB tokens, one time passwords and the use of Near Field Communications (NFC). With that, while it seems like we still have some time before we can stop worrying about regular passwords, it is nice to see these issues being discussed and worked on.

[via The Verge]

FIDO Alliance and DARPA working to replace passwords is written by Robert Nelson & originally posted on SlashGear.
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While PayPal‘s recently revamped homepage looks fresh and modern, the actual account interface is still mired in the past, seemingly unchanged since the early aughts when the company first hit it big alongside Ugg boots and American Idol. As the online payment giant seeks to reinvent itself however, it’s finally bringing the site design into the future. PayPal has offered a sneak peek at the new look, and it’s certainly more in line with current design tropes, with a cleaner and clearer aesthetic and improved navigation to boot. The refreshed design also hints at the company’s upcoming retail efforts like in-store checkouts and purchasing grace periods where you can buy the item at the store, bring it home and then decide where the funds should come from. We’re still not sure when the redesign will roll out, but we’re guessing it’ll be around when those Discover Network cards come into play. For more screenshots of the new PayPal, take the design tour at the source.

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