This year’s Ted conference was another smashing success, again offering us insight into some of the farthest reaching studies across the globe. This demo by Blaise Aguera y Arcas of new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft floored the crowd. Augmented-reality mapping technology by Bing could redefine the way we interact with maps. When you listen to some of the integration points (flickr, world wide telescopes, photosynth processes), the layers and details …
Google Shopper Review
Google comes out swinging against popular shopping apps such as, Shopsavvy and Amazon with Google Shopper. Many of you have probably already noticed Google Maps 2D barcodes on local store fronts in your neighborhood (at up to 190,000 local businesses throughout the US). Most people have no clue what these little tags are for, but with the release of Google Shopper on Android, that will likely change. Google Shopper …
What is Next for Location-Based Apps?
Our guest blogger and rising star, Kristin Dziadul from KD Media provides her take on what the future of location based apps may bring to everyday consumers. What if companies instantly rewarded you based on the amount of your check-ins per month at a particular venue? Foursquare and other location-based applications are transforming the way people shop, travel, and interact with friends online. There are many advantages to location-based applications already, …
Digital Out of Home
Here is something interesting… we came across this cool video showing a Moment Factory wall in Montreal. For all of us that have been in Time Square or Las Vegas, this might just look like your basic LED billboard, but what’s interesting, is how the billboard is engaging with the passersby in a game like fashion. While a traditional LED might generate some eyeballs, Moment Factory hit a home run …
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