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Why Facebook acquired WhatsApp

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The Future of Payments and Mapping Technology

This chapter humorously explores the conspiracy theory of WhatsApp as a front for organized crime, then shifts to a discussion on mobile payment technologies like Loop Wallet and the transition to chip and pin systems. It covers the practical challenges users face with digital payments, while highlighting innovations such as Google's Project Tango and its implications for indoor mapping and navigation. The conversation blends personal anecdotes with excitement about future technologies, contemplating both their convenience and potential privacy concerns.

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