Tag: CREDITCARDS

I couldn't make this up if I tried: The Linux Foundation is offering a platinum rewards Visa credit card. There is no annual fee, a low introductory APR -- in fact, it's a normal credit card with Tux on the front. Every purchase you make with the Linux credit card will kick back a percentage to the Linux Foundation. The Foundation also gets $50 for every activation! In the words of the ...

Micropayments are the Holy Grail of online exchange. Being able to pay for the content you like, even if it's a small sum, makes a huge difference for both the viewer and the creator. There are numerous implementations of micropayment systems. Most people use PayPal; personally, I dislike it. They have something against my perfectly valid credit card, so I can never open an account; without an ...

Blippy calls itself "a fun and easy way to see and discuss what everyone is buying." Call me crazy, but I've never thought the service was a great idea. I mean...if I really want to tell people what I was spending money on, I could just tweet about it or post it on my Facebook wall. ...And at least I wouldn't be giving my credit card number out. And since I wouldn't be giving out my number, it ...

You knew the trend toward transparency on the web would reach this point eventually: there's now an app that lets you automatically publish every credit card purchase you make to the web, where friends can comment and interact with them, Facebook-style. It's called Blippy. The idea of showing your friends everything you buy obviously raises some privacy concerns. Some purchases are ...

Square, the startup behind a potentially game-changing mobile add-on that turns your phone into a portable credit card payment system, is best known thus far for the involvement of Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. I have a feeling Square is going to be a ubiquitous sight within the next couple of years, though, because it's just so dang useful. For small businesses or points of sale where it's just ...

We've already told you about BillShrink's ability to lower your wireless bill. Now the company wants to help you find the best credit card deal for your spending habits as well. Enter a few bits of information, like if you pay off your balance each month and how much you normally spend and BillShrink comes up with some options for you to look at. You are presented with various credit cards, ...