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Marketplace Tech for Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Aug 13, 2013

Marketplace Tech for Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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This week, instead of frequent flier miles, your new pre-paid American Express card may offer virtual cash for the online multiplayer video game League of Legends. And if you're excited for the days when we can all unlock our cars and our front doors with our phones, you're not alone. Software makers in the U.S. have been making all sorts of stuff for smart homes and door locks are part of it. Of course, smart homes are vulnerable to hacks, and modern technology is actually challenging some of the old ways to lock up, too.

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AmEx's plan to lure gamers: Partner with 'League of Legends'

Aug 13, 2013
American Express will reveal a line of "League of Legends"-themed debit cards, in which cardholders can earn rewards points for in-game currency.

Hacking the doors of the future

Aug 13, 2013
"Smart homes" that can be unlocked by smart phones are around the corner, but so are hacks that will unlock the front door.

Will Stringwire be a game changer for NBC News?

Aug 13, 2013
NBC News just bought a new startup that aims to revolutionize news gathering.

A new, cheap iPhone from Apple?

Aug 13, 2013
Apple is expected to roll out new iPhones next month, and rumor has it a cheap one is on the way.

This week, instead of frequent flier miles, your new pre-paid American Express card may offer virtual cash for the online multiplayer video game League of Legends. And if you’re excited for the days when we can all unlock our cars and our front doors with our phones, you’re not alone. Software makers in the U.S. have been making all sorts of stuff for smart homes and door locks are part of it. Of course, smart homes are vulnerable to hacks, and modern technology is actually challenging some of the old ways to lock up, too.

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