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'Monopoly' (Google Maps Edition), iPhone Owners Pay More for Apps

by Leila Brillson on September 8, 2009 at 11:32 AM



Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines...
  • In a delightfully obvious partnership, Google and Hasbro are creating a Google Maps-powered, real-world Monopoly, where players can buy actual streets and buildings, and scan the world's cities using Google-developed tech. Up for sale first is Pennsylvania Avenue, home of the White House. [From: New Launches]
  • Square Enix is releasing 'Final Fantasy XIII' in Japan on December 17th, hoping the wildly popular game will be ready for U.S. markets in Spring 2010. Incredibly exciting news, especially for those of us who still haven't gotten over the death of Aeris. [From: Reuters]
  • iPhone owners pay more for not only their phones and services, but for their apps, as well. A new study suggests that the average user has approximately $80 of apps on his or her phone. As TUAW points out, though, this math is decidedly fishy. [From: TUAW]
  • As Facebook Connect becomes more and more popular, Zuckerberg and Co. have now released embeddable widgets, letting admins of Facebook groups embed live activity on other Web sites. [From: DownloadSquad]
  • Every day, more stories appear about the damage social networking does to relationships, from sneaky spouses to overzealous messaging. Christian couples have taken to the idea of being your brother's keeper by sharing Facebook profiles, e-mail addresses, and other online profiles in order to better resist temptation. [From: FoxNews.com]

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