Surf for Rewards! New Web Browser Gives Perks for Browsing

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Chromium web browser Perk offers points rewards for browsing; exchangeable for a variety of goods and services.

Earlier this week the Texas-based company Jutera Labs launched their vision for a more rewarding Internet browsing experience. This vision is called Perk, and comes in the form of a web browser that rewards you for using it. By doing everyday routine things such as browsing, surfing, shopping, working or even procrastinating, the user can earn virtual "Perk Points," which can then be exchanged for real world goods and services.

The point system is similar to other loyalty programs such as frequent flier or credit card reward points, but instead of having to make a purchase, all you have to do is browse. The points can then be exchanged for a variety of items at over 2,000 merchants, including the Apple Store, Starbucks, 1-800 Flowers, BestBuy, Dell, Bloomingdale's, Urban Outfitters, Sports Authority and even charities and good cause associations, including Cancer Society, Autism Speaks, ASPCA and more. A full list of charities and services can be found on their website here.

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  • shikamaru31789
    So 10 searches is equal to 1 cent. I think Bing Rewards is closer to 1 cent per 2 searches if you get Amazon Gift Cards, but only up to 30 searches a day. The question is, will the two work together? I'm not sure that they will because I think Bing Rewards requires the Bing toolbar, which is only available on Internet Explorer last I checked.
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  • MANOFKRYPTONAK
    Hmm I wonder if this comes with bloatware. I am a little skeptical, could be the future of browsing who knows? Seems like a great way to grab the consumer.
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  • arson94
    Bing Rewards doesn't require Bing Toolbar and you can do it with any browser. But I use IE anyway, cause it's awesome.
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  • DarkSable
    And what is stopping me from installing this and using a script to search for random series of letters constantly while I actually do work using chrome?
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  • das_stig
    And if it takes off and lotsof people strat using it,how long before the company folds when they have to start paying out loadsa $$ after making loads $$ for the owners.
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  • signothorn
    On one hand, I'm being spied on anyway, might as well be paid for it. On the other hand, if it's to find a better way to directly market based on my searches, I wouldn't appreciate all the midget porn ads popping up when I have company over.
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  • ta152h
    Bing has much greater rewards. You get .5 cents per search. Why would anyone want to use this, where you'd need far more searches?
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  • SuperGamerBoy
    Nice!
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  • livebriand
    And how will they be invading my privacy with this? Sticking to Chrome...
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  • Bobs Your Uncle
    When a product or service is offered as being "Free", the consumer IS the product. Until I learn otherwise, I'm going to assume that is doubly the case with Perk. (And I don't think Google "gives away" services, etc. out of altruism.)
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