Pay With Square is supposed to make paying with your phone at Starbucks a snap. But it flunked Fast Company’s real-world test.
Apps & Software
Google Keep Could Be a Note-Taking Rival to Evernote
Google appears to be testing a new service called Google Keep, which could allow users to compile written notes, task lists, web links and images in one place.
Three Lessons from the Death of Google Reader
Google’s decision to shut down Google Reader has left some in the tech world feeling battered and bruised.
Netflix Goes Social in the U.S., but Watch Out for Your Privacy
More than a year after Netflix added Facebook connectivity in other parts of the world, U.S. users are finally getting their chance to share.
Today Is the First Day of the Rest of Android’s Life
For the first time ever, the future of Google’s mobile operating system will be determined by someone who isn’t Andy Rubin.
South by Southwest (SXSW): MoviePass, a Movie Subscription Service — for Theaters
A new service lets film fans go to the movies as often as once a day, for one monthly charge.
South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive: Talking Digital Comics With ComiXology’s David Steinberger
ComiXology is changing how comics are read — and is now accepting submissions from independent writers and artists.
Apple Patents a System for Second-Hand iTunes Sales
Although the general understanding with digital goods is that you can’t resell them, Apple and other tech firms don’t necessarily agree.
Next Issue’s ‘Hulu for Magazines’ Is Now on Windows 8
The all-you-can-eat magazine app is bringing 80 titles to its version for Microsoft’s new operating system.
Twitter to Take TweetDeck Web-Only, Axe Facebook Integration
We had a good run, TweetDeck. Thanks for the memories.
The 13 Best Android Widgets for 2013
Work faster and stay better-informed by adding these essential Android widgets to your homescreen.
Barely Legal Teens: Apple iCloud E-mails with Naughty Phrases Deleted
According to several reports, Apple is silently filtering and deleting e-mails that contain certain phrases.
