Google's IRL "Places" tech—a radio-tagged sticker that you can
scan with a compatible phone for venue deals and info—is
spreading. And that's a great thing! The big push is hitting
Austin, Portland, Las Vegas, Madison, and Charlotte, NC.  As
more phones get NFC superpowers, we hope (and expect) the tech
to really take off. It's cheap, benefits both local businesses
and patrons, and saves you some finger-taxing typing when you'd
rather be using them for eating wings and taking shots. Or
shopping for little baby booties. Whatever your flavor! [NFC
World via SlashGear]