Square is changing the way we pay

Square is a physical reader for an iPhone, or an iPad that scans credit cards, and accepts mobile payments. The program has a built in app in it and it transfers money from the phone or tablet to the person's bank account. Square takes a 2.75% off each purchase that the merchant makes with his square reader. This is revolutionary for how we pay for things because now we can use credit cards to buy anything. Merchants on the street don't only have to accept cash they can accept cards and transfer money directly to their accounts in 2-3 businesses days with no hassle. I seen a lot of merchants starting to use this reader in the Union Square Farmers market and customers seem very happy with it. The process is painless and fast. The merchant swipes their credit or debit card, the customers signs with their finger on the touchscreen, a receipt is emailed or texted to the customer and thats it. It's that easy. Square gives anyone a reader for free and the way they make their money is on the 2.75% of the amount of each purchase, so the more the customer uses their product the more money they make. This is a great idea and it will change the way we pay for goods.

Square's Official Website

How Twitter is Changing the World

6 years ago if something happened in the news you would turn on the tv or read on numerous websites about the situation from multiple sources. Nowadays if anything happens you can type in the relative keyword to twitter and all the information will be there, in one feed, at the same time for you to read. Twitter has changed the way we receive information every day. We can now follow anyone we want and hear what they have to say. We can follow celebrities, politicians, musicians writers, comedians, and follow their updates as they tweet news, shows, jokes, thoughts, and anything else. I personally dont use twitter for tweeting but I use it as a news source because I know what I will be given all the information, all sides of the story from multiple sources on one feed. It is instant information to your computer or phone and it is incredible. Never in history where we able to receive information this fast from as many sources. We share news, photos, music, jokes, and general thoughts on twitter for the world to hear and to respond back with their comments and thoughts. It doesn't matter who you are, or where you work, or how much money you make, or where you live, your voice will always be heard on Twitter. Twitter is one of the most revolutionary creations in recent history and it will only get better from here.

How Twitter Changed the Way We Live


- Asaf