Video: A look at Google Wallet NFC payment system

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Google

This morning Google finally announced their NFC payment system, Google Wallet. We knew this was coming as soon as it was m ade known that the Nexus S would be packing in an NFC chip. Google put together the video above that shows how they plan on changing the game as it relates to payments. Our take? It's a step forward, but until we start seeing more Android devices shipping with NFC chips, this won't mean much. What it does do, though, is it encourages handset makers to start including NFC, as this is a huge incentive.

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Google Offers to compete with Groupon

Posted by Patrick Lambert Categories: Google, Hot Deals, Internet

A few months ago Google was in talks to buy Groupon for $6 billion in order to bolster its local advertising business, but nothing came out of it. Now, a leaked document points at the company starting their own Groupon clone, Google Offers. The new service will be similar to Groupon and offer coupons to subscribers, based on location, offering them a deal of the day. It will be powered by Google Checkout and allow sharing through Facebook, Twitter, Reader and Buzz.

The service is in the testing phase right now, but we know Google wants to push this one out to the masses as soon as possible.

Read More | Mashable

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