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NEW MEDIA AND SERVICES TO CHECK OUT
Trade your unwanted gems for cash, convert voice to text, and make music mixes
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Red Swan:
If you've ever wondered what to do with that gold bracelet that you only wore when you were out with your ex-boyfriend (and even then, only because he gave it to you), or the mismatched earrings you are still holding onto, look no further than Red Swan. This new online marketplace enables you to quickly and discreetly trade in your unwanted valuables for cash. Slip old jewels in a postage-paid envelope, drop it in the mail, and by the next week, you will receive a check. With ten days to decide whether you think Red Swan's price is right, this site is less nerve-wracking than an undercover trip to the pawn shop, and a must for those feeling strapped for cash during these economically-challenged times.
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Vlingo:
With state laws increasingly banning the act of text messaging while driving, a service like Vlingo couldn't be more on-trend. This new mobile phone service enables users to send text messages without typing. Just say the message, confirm it's correct upon Vlingo's receipt, and send away. In a partnership with Yahoo!'s oneSearch application, you can also use the service to search for anything you need while in transit. Looking for cafes in San Francisco? With Vlingo, your phone figures out what you want and helps you to get there. While it's currently only available on the BlackBerry platform, we expect to see this service swiftly expand to other devices.
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Favtape:
Favtape is the latest in a line of successors to the now defunct Muxtape. The best part about Favtape is you don't need to actually have the song files - Favtape lets uses pull tracks from anywhere on the web, including those bookmarked on your Pandora or Last.fm accounts. Users can even select songs from premade playlists ranging from the iTunes Top 100 to the top songs from a specific year. And as an added bonus, Favtape is supported on the iPhone so you can take your favorite mixes with you on the go.
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