‘Location-Based Service’ Archives
Microsoft Previews What’s Next for Bing Maps
New features coming to Microsoft's search technology include integration with Flickr photos, support in Streetside views for 'indoor panoramas,' and real-time video overlay capabilities. Microsoft demonstrated new and experimental features that it proposes adding to Bing Maps, the mapping component of its search engine technology, at the [...]
Some Acquisition News…
FileFront, Gaming Today, the FileFront Forums, and the Network Sites have been acquired by Break Media. Ubroadcast Close To Acquiring Video CMS Company iVu Media. Read more.... Zynga, creaters of the hit FARMVILLE, FISHVILLE, and a number of other games, Buys Social Gaming Startup Serious Business, a social games developer for the [...]
Feds push for tracking cell phones
Two years ago, when the FBI was stymied by a band of armed robbers known as the "Scarecrow Bandits" that had robbed more than 20 Texas banks, it came up with a novel method of locating the thieves. CNET. Com: FBI agents obtained logs from mobile phone companies corresponding to what their cellular towers had recorded at the time of a dozen [...]
What does your browser say about you!!!
BrowserSpy.dk is the place where you can see just how much information your browser reveals about you and your system. Did you know that all websites that you visit can find out which fonts you have installed? It's also possible to find out if you have a range of programs installed. These include Adobe Reader, OpenOffice.org, Google Chrome [...]
Monetize Subscriber and Location Data
With the number of applications and services now available in the market, the biggest challenge for the network service provider is to determine what customers are willing to pay for and how much they will pay to receive premium services. When intelligent, location-based applications and services are implemented into the product mix, these [...]
ecoRoute hd: Transform your nuvi into a real-time diagnostics computer
For any driver who has ever been curious about what's really going on under the hood, Garmin's new ecoRoute hd provides many of the answers. By accessing onboard diagnostics and performance data, drivers can use a compatible Garmin nüvi to wirelessly monitor real-time vehicle diagnostics while accurately calculating ecoRoute data and driver [...]
Twitter Buys Mixer Labs and Puts Location-Based Services in the Spotlight
Twitter's acquisition of Mixer Labs , a service that helps developers build location-aware applications, shows that the company hopes to make location broadcasting an important part of its service. And the microblogging service isn't alone, either: Google is getting into location-based services with its work on Google Maps and features like My [...]
Small Businesses Mobile Trends for 2010
2010 Small Business Mobile Trends: More Smartphones and Apps Here Come Smartbooks And Then There's the Tablet More options for Wi-Fi networking Mobile Trends for Engaging with Customers More Customers Will Use Smartphones to Search for You Interact With Customers Through Bar Codes Location-aware Apps Attract customers Build [...]
Google says local services “hugely important” to mobile future
Calling local services "hugely important" to the future of the mobile user experience, Google product SVP Jonathan Rosenberg said Thursday the digital services giant anticipates location-based services will more deeply integrate with mobile advertising and commerce services in the "not too distant future." Read more: [...]
Location’s Social Paradox
There’s an absolute eruption of activity around location-based services right now. Companies are getting funded left and right, new ones are popping up daily, and certain ones are seemingly starting to take off. But for a number of them, there’s a very big wall looming. And the more popular they get, the quicker they’ll reach it. Continue [...]
Location, Location, Location: 5 Big Predictions for 2010
Predictions from Mashable ----------------------------------------- GPS-aware mobile devices have become commonplace, which means connecting the dots between what you’re doing and where you’re doing it is easier than ever. In 2009, location-sharing applications finally emerged in user-friendly formats, altering the way we think about [...]
Scvngr Receives $4 Million for Location-based Mobile Games
Google, Highland Capital Partners and others invest $4 million in Scvngr. Scvngr began in 2008 with a focus on interactive location-based mobile games and tours and experiences. Click for full article.
