Apple Pay launch and Google's virtual doctor visits

A leaked Walgreen's memo says Apple Pay will launch this week, Google tests doctor video chats for those searching about illness, and Snapchat's photo leak is a security wake-up call.

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Oct. 13, 2014 1:35 p.m. PT

Searching about a sickness on Google can get you a free virtual doctor's visit. And if you need meds, you might pay for them on Saturday with Apple Pay.

Watch CNET Update for the latest reports on the launch of Apple Pay, Google's test with doctor video chats, and the big security flaw in the heart of the Snapchat photo leak:

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Attention Kmart shoppers: Your credit and debit cards are compromised. Hackers hit Kmart's payment system in September.
For those worried about photos getting in the wrong hands, Yovo has a strange solution. But you should say no to gimmicks like Yovo. If you care about privacy, you're better off with an encrypted messaging app like Wickr.

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