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The writing's on the wall with Phree smart pen

A digital pen that allows users to document and share a digital copy of a scribble, sketch or note written on any surface has been developed in Israel. When paired with a smartphone, ‘Phree’ frees users from the need to write on paper or the screen itself. Resembling traditional hand-held pens in size and shape, its developers say that Phree’s appeal is in preserving the ancient act of writing or

New York AG questions eBay, PayPal on revised user agreements

(Reuters) – New York law enforcement officials have written to eBay Inc and PayPal Inc this week, saying the companies’ revised user policies “raise issues” under consumer protection laws. Ebay’s updated user agreement is scheduled to take effect on Monday and PayPal’s will become effective on July 1. “Consumer choice and privacy preferences are protected by state and federal laws — including laws that specifically aim to stop companies from

Now Facebook wants to know where you buy your toothpaste

As if it didn’t have enough information on you already, Facebook now wants to know about any business or store you set foot in. Facebook is sending out free Bluetooth beacon devices to any U.S. business that requests one. While reassuring users that the system doesn’t allow businesses to collect any information from people or their phone or change the kind of location information it receives, Facebook can still track