Twitter partners with French bank to allow for money transfers through tweets

In a move that’ll help them generate more income outside of advertising, Twitter has partnered with French bank Groupe BPCE to let its customers transfer money via tweets. Considered the second largest bank by customers in France, Groupe BPCE said they would allow simple person-to-person money transfers on the social network to its French consumers, regardless of the banks they use and without requiring the sender to know their recipient’s banking details.

The bank’s S-Money service will administer the payments. This service allows money transfers via text message and makes use of credit card industry’s data security standards. No further details have been divulged ahead of their news conference in Paris on Tuesday.

Source: Reuters

Microsoft OneDrive on iOS adds Touch ID and PIN code support

Looking to make your files stored on the cloud safe from unwanted eyes, Microsoft has updated its OneDrive app on iOS to add some security features. The app now has Touch ID support to let you sign into app. You can also use a PIN code to prevent other people from tampering with files on your phone.

The app now also lets you sort files and folders by name, date, or size in ascending or descending orders. And for those using the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the OneDrive has been adjusted to accommodate the larger screens.

Source: Venture Beat

Feet-in with artist-collaborated HUELY socks

I think we can all agree that colourful socks are a great addition to any outfit. In a growing sock market created by the more notorious household brands like Happy Socks and Bugachi, there is now a brand that dares to be different, Toronto-based HUELY socks. Rather than focusing on computer-generated abstract designs to catch eyes and sell, HUELY takes a different approach to garnering its' attention, all designs are curated by local artists in the Toronto area. This not only helps amplify the designs of artists who deserve their time in the spotlight, but it also ensures they are properly compensated for their work - a known bane in the art world.

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