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  1. Google Wallet - What Will They Think Of Next?

    Google Wallet - What Will They Think Of Next?


    It's finally arrived as expected. Google announced that their new Wallet system is finally available for the masses. The app will be rolled out via an over-the-air update and will allow users to tap and pay at over "300,000 PayPass locations around the globe," according to Mastercard's Heart of Commerce blog. Google's also offering a nice bonus for early adopters: $10 in Google Prepaid Cards to users who sign up for the system before the end of the year, enough for two or three free coffees. But the most interesting bit of news is that Google is working with Visa, Discover and American Express in addition to their launch partners, Mastercard and Citi. The companies "have made available their NFC specifications that could enable their cards to be added to future versions of Google Wallet," according to the official Google blog. So what's it mean for regular consumers who don't own the Nexus S 4G? Not much. At least
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  2. Google+ vs. Facebook: 6 Things Google+ Has That Facebook Doesn't

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    Google+ vs. Facebook: 6 Things Google+ Has That Facebook Doesn't


    Google is gunning for Facebook. The search giant recently launched Google+, a social networking site that aims to rectify the company's failed social media efforts, such as Google Buzz and Wave, and put a dent in Facebook's business. So does Google+ stand a chance against Facebook, which is now over 750 million users strong and has been valued at $100 billion? Google isn't giving up without a fight: the behemoth needs a hit in the social space and one Google executive called Google+ a bet-the-company effort. To help you decide, here's a look at six features Google+ has that Facebook doesn't (You can see what they have in common here).

    1. Hangouts: Video Chat With A Group


    One key element distinguishing Google+ from Facebook is a feature called "Hangouts" that offers users a way to join group video chats. Picture a chat room, but with video: Any user can create a Hangout, which
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  3. Google +1 button Explained: What Happens When You Click It?

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    Google +1 button Explained: What Happens When You Click It?


    Google has made its latest foray into social media with the launch of its +1 button, a tool that the search giant hopes will accomplish two feats: make Google a legitimate player in the social space while helping return more relevant search results to its users. What is Google +1? Google's promotional video for the +1 button explains the social feature thus: "When you click +1, you're telling your friends, your family and the rest of the world, 'this is something you should check out!'" In that sense, the Google +1 button is similar to Facebook's "Like" button. But instead of your "Likes" -- or in this case, your +1's -- being posted to your Facebook profile, your +1's are collected in your Google profile and displayed when people within your Google social circle search for something you've recommended. How to use Google +1: If you've opted in via Google Labs, you'll
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