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Next Year's Twitter, Foursquare
2009-12-22

London, England (CNN) -- As 2009 draws to a close, with Twitter undoubtedly this year's media darling and Facebook continuing on its path to global domination, you may wonder which social-media servic...

Geo-Gaming Start-up SCVNGR
2009-12-22

"When your business is gaming it definitely pays to have “fun” as the cornerstone of your product. "Conceived while the 21-year-old was in his freshman year at Princeton University, SCVNGR is ...

Conversation About Location-Based Gaming
2009-12-22

"GPS Business News recently had a conversation about location-based gaming with Maarten Noyons, founder of the International Mobile Gaming Awards. "Last year IMGA introduced the "Best Real World G...

Location-Aware Apps To Watch in 2010
2009-12-22

"Social media is cool, there’s no question about that, however, when users have the ability to incorporate location with their social media the possibilities are seemingly endless. "Brightkite ...

T-Mobile's myTouch
2009-08-14

"Thursday was the first day you could get your hands on a myTouch, the new Android phone from T-Mobile. "The most interesting thing isn’t the phone itself. Oh, it’s a nice phone with much bett...

Green is in for Wireless Companies
2009-08-14

"NEW YORK--Green is the new black in wireless as companies like Sprint Nextel and Samsung announce new products and programs geared toward environmental sustainability." To continue reading, clic...

Thoughts on the Twitter Security Breach
2009-08-07

"Just a quick commentary on the hack into Twitter's corporate records on Google (GOOG) Apps, that were recently published on Tech Crunch. I don't think they used any unique hacking skills, they just g...

OpenStreetMaps: Free Map Data Revolution
2009-08-07

"The OSM community seems to be gaining ground. Would be interesting to see when this gathers pace in emerging markets where maps as a category is relatively new and where relevance is still being esta...

Including Mobile in your Next Campaign
2009-08-07

"Africa is the fastest-growing telecommunication industry in the world with cellphone penetration in South Africa currently at 98%. This growth in mobile technology is expected to impact traditional m...

Is Foursquare the Next Twitter?
2009-08-07

"When we first wrote about Foursquare back in March it had just hit the web scene at SXSW and was taking the social media community by storm. We instantly saw the potential of a location-based service...

Content is the King in the Land of Tech
2009-07-20

"Social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook may be the current darlings of the mainstream media, but there’s an even greater revolution taking place in the underbelly of the web. The appli...

Mobile Ads vs. Online Ads
2009-07-20

"Mobile advertising may still be a nascent market compared to online and traditional advertising, but its performance rates are often higher. For instance, mobile display ads have five to ten times hi...

Box Clever
2009-07-20

"Mobile advertising has so far proven something of a slow burn. In 2009 the industry’s hottest talking point has been application stores. Mike Hibberd looks at how the two may come together in the f...

Google: Seperate Paths Android/Chrome OS
2009-07-20

"SAN FRANCISCO--Among the many questions raised in the wake of Google's announcement of Chrome OS is exactly how the project fits in with Google's Android mobile operating system. "Essentially, no...

The Down Side of GPS-based Services
2009-07-13

"New York - Mikhail Mallayev, who was convicted in March of murdering an orthodontist whose wife wanted him killed during a bitter custody battle, stayed off his cellphone the morning of the shooting ...

Mobile Social Networks vs. Twitter
2009-07-13

"Twitter may be the rage now, but the next generation of social networking is going virally interactive, location-based and, of course, mobile. Kirk Laughlin reports." To continue reading, click ...

50 Ways to Promote Your iPhone App
2009-07-13

To read this article, click here.

Mobile Ad Boom Predicted
2009-07-01

"Mobile phone advertising could make up 5% to 10% of global ad spending within five years, according to a Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) advertising executive. "Scott Howe, Microsoft's VP of advertising a...

Introduction to LBS
2009-07-01

"The talk about the huge potential of location based services (LBS) has been around for a long time now and had almost died down a couple of years back. However, with the increasing focus on mobile ap...

Ask and Ye Shall Google It
2009-06-29

"Pushing ahead in the decades-long effort to make computers that understand human speech, Google researchers have added sophisticated voice-recognition technology to the company's search software for ...

LBS on Steroids
2009-06-29

To watch the video, click here.

The New iPhone
2009-06-19

"Where Is The iPhone Compass Pointing? "To a big pot of gold. "Apple introduced the mouse to the computing world in 1983, and now it is time to introduce a new kind of mouse. With a magnetometer...

Businesses Should Harness Mobile Tech
2009-06-19

"Global public relations giant Porter Novelli has announced the release of its latest report “Mobile Lives & Times.” Part of Porter Novelli's (News - Alert) Intelligent Dialogue series, this repor...

Reasons iPhone Apps are Bad for Google
2009-06-19

"Apple's (AAPL) iPhone and other smartphones are generally good for Google: Anything that gets more people using the Internet on their cellphones -- and using Google, the Web's dominant search engine ...

Location Data Can Change All the Rules
2009-06-08

"The popularity of location-based services applications - particularly their top-notch position in a variety of app stores - indicates that location apps are crowd-pleasers, but are they really game-c...

Small Steps for LBA
2009-06-08

To see a list of posts related to location-based advertising, click here.

Catch A Glympse of Friends' Locations
2009-05-29

"(CBS) One of the most popular questions asked of cell phone callers is 'Where are you?' "Thanks to a new service, you may not have to ask or answer that question. Glympse, which launched on Monda...

Where is the iPhone Compass Pointing?
2009-05-29

"A compass in the iPhone? What is all the hoopla about that? It is not as if it will change the world — a normal compass works better and does not need constant recharging. "Ah, but that’s exac...

Child Star, Twitter, Speaks!
2009-05-20

Twitter Inc. broke into the mainstream in 2009 with appearances on everything from the Larry King Show to Oprah — and its usage is exploding. If it were a celebrity, Twitter would be pursued end...

Power of Location Relevance in Campaigns
2009-05-20

"Last Thursday, representatives from several location-aware and advertising companies joined Alistair Goodman, CEO of 1020 Placecast in a teleconference on the location-based advertising industry. Sco...

Google's Android Gets A Cupcake
2009-05-20

Google's Android fans who have been waiting patiently for new gadgets are about to get a treat. To continue reading, click here.

19 Mobile Marketing Terms For Marketers
2009-05-13

Several months ago, the 60 Second Marketer team took a dive into the Mobile Marketing Glossary created by the Mobile Marketing Association. It’s packed with all the terms and definitions every mobil...

The Perfect Mobile Social Network
2009-05-13

After finding the joy in Brightkite, a location-based social network, I began to realize how important location-based services and mobile social networks are becoming. I absolutely love them. I’m st...

Getting on the GPS Map
2009-05-04

I've updated some info from the Maine Innkeepers Association. I've tried the links and they all work! So you do need to invest some effort, then you can be on the GPS's like the big guys! Continue...

iPhone Boosting Demand for LBS
2009-05-04

Nearly two years ago, I outlined five reasons Apple’s iPhone will change the wireless business, the foremost being increased web usage on mobile phones. I should have added another item to that list...

viaPlace President to Speak at SALT '09
2009-05-04

viaPlace president,Todd Marks, will be giving a session about viaPlace's work with location-based services and experiences at SALT's Washington Interactive Technologies Conference, and may also be giv...

Tracking or Stalking - Google Latitude
2009-04-23

A couple of days back, Silicon Valley's local CBS affiliate ran a story about a woman getting her purse snatched. Continue reading here.

Mobile Your Way Out of Recession
2009-04-17

Recession, schmession, enough already! I don't know about you, but I am absolutely up to here with hearing about dismal earnings reports, the failure of our banking system, Ponzi schemes, deregulation...

Changing Mobile Industry
2009-04-17

There is no question that mobile is the next disruptive technology, according to report by ContentNext Media. Click here to read more

Mobile Advertising News
2009-04-17

Russell Buckley ran more than 1,500 Location-Based campaigns for 150 different clients when he was working at ZagMe. Currently the European MD of AdMob, Russell has written a 75 page report sharing th...

Evolution of Geospatial Technology
2009-04-08

This is the next step in the evolution of geospatial technology: http://www.directionsmag.com/article.php?article_id=3092

Future of Wireless Commerce
2009-04-08

It has been hyped for years - wireless commerce and the ability to make purchases from a cell phone or mobile device. Click here to find out more

Developing a Mobile LBS App
2009-04-08

http://geosmart.wordpress.com/2009/04/05/what-tools-do-you-need-to-develop-a-mobile-lbs-application-part-4/

Invasion of Privacy via Cell Phone
2009-04-08

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/008200904020932.htm

Masterclass: Mobile GPS
2009-04-01

"Much hyped, location-based mobile advertising is finally starting to happen, but brands are still getting to grips with it, says David Murphy."

The GPS Revolution - Benefit or Bane?
2009-04-01

http://www.mpdailyfix.com/2009/03/most_telecommunication_compani.html

Why Online Advertising is Failing
2009-03-27

http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/03/22/why-advertising-is-failing-on-the-internet/

Do Smartphones Make You A Smart Driver?
2009-03-18

http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090308/ZNYT05/903083001/1002/business?Title=Have-Smartphone-Can-Travel

Projecting the Future
2009-03-18

http://www.exhibitresearch.com/trails/?p=147

When the Smartest phone is a Dumb Phone
2009-03-18

http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=14413

GPS Wireless 2009
2009-03-18

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2197844.htm

Real Time Dating Coming Soon
2009-03-06

http://news.prnewswire.com/DisplayReleaseContent.aspx?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-02-2009/0004980778&EDATE=

Google Latitude
2009-02-27

http://specialitysites24-7.blogspot.com/2009/02/tracking-friends-google-way.html

Urban Mapping
2009-02-27

http://www10.giscafe.com/nbc/articles/view_article.php?articleid=655993

Location, Location, Location
2009-02-27

http://www.sidneyevematrix.net/blog/?p=856

The Advantages of GPS
2009-02-27

http://gps-buying-guide.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-gps-software-does-for-you-on-daily.html

GPS Finds Whoever (or Whatever) Has It
2009-02-20

http://www.statesman.com/business/content/business/stories/technology/02/02/0202gadgets.html

Social Networking Evolves
2009-02-20

http://ditns.blogspot.com/2009/02/social-networking-evolves.html

Technology Industry not Recession-Proof
2009-02-20

http://www.ohio.com/business/38766232.html

Disruptive Media
2009-02-20

http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=99922

No Escape from Technology
2009-02-20

http://media.www.dailyvidette.com/media/storage/paper420/news/2009/02/10/Editorials/No.Escape.From.Technology-3621533.shtml

Mobile Peer Awards
2009-02-20

http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/02/15/dozen-mobile-start-ups-pitch-mobile-peer-awards

LBA Trends
2009-01-30

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=85550

Peer Awards 2009
2009-01-30

http://venturebeat.com/2009/01/26/mobilemonday-announces-peer-awards-finalists/

Obama and his Blackberry
2009-01-30

http://blog.internetnews.com/jmottl/2009/01/the-president-and-his-blackber.html

Mobile: Advertising Go-to
2009-01-30

http://www.mobilemarketer.com/cms/news/content/2518.html

The Mobile Shift
2009-01-30

http://www.mobileyouth.org/post/the-mobile-shift/

Navteq Global LBS Challenge
2009-01-12

http://developer.navteq.com/site/global/lbs_challenge/p_lbs_home.jsp

The Future of LBA
2009-01-02

http://venturebeat.com/2008/12/02/location-based-advertising-place-trumps-traditional-targeting/

8 Cool Location-Based Social Networks
2009-01-02

http://www.crn.com/networking/208802663;jsessionid=CUS05FFWV245GQSNDLPSKHSCJUNN2JVN?pgno=1

LBS Press Releases
2008-11-21

Directions Magazine lists current press releases relating to location-based experiences. http://www.directionsmag.com/industry/index.php?Industry=31

Android's Open Handset Alliance Project
2008-11-21

http://code.google.com/android/toolbox/apis/lbs.html

J2ME and LBS
2008-11-21

http://developers.sun.com/mobility/apis/articles/location/

Profit in LBS
2008-11-09

http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/11/09/technology/wireless10.php

Skyhook Wireless
2008-10-27

"Skyhook Wireless announced...that it is integrating GPS into its geo-location service to get an even more accurate fix for location-based services." http://news.cnet.com/newsblog/?keyword=%22locat...

Moorestown MID device
2008-10-27

"Intel on Monday showed off a prototype handheld based on Moorestown, its upcoming Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform designed to enable a new generation of ultra-thin, touchscreen devices with ext...

Samsung Electronics Demo
2008-10-21

"Samsung Electronics is demonstrating the world's first carbon nanotube-based color active matrix electrophoretic display (EPD) e-paper, codeveloped with Unidym Inc., a majority-owned subsidiary of Ar...

Yahoo Unveils Platform for LBS
2008-08-11

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/12/yahoo-unveils-platform-for-location-based-services/

viaPlace at NAB
2008-04-09

viaPlace co-founders Spencer & Marks discuss the latest release of the viaPlace framework at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) conference in Vegas, April 11th-17th. Spencer & Marks have ...

Motorola Developer's Conference
2007-09-10

viaPlace principals attend Motorola Developer's Conference in San Jose to talk with VCs, prospective partners and mobile client developers. MOTODEV SUMMIT

viaPlace Beta Release
2007-07-27

Spencer & Marks Inc. and partners release the viaPlace geospatial registry and mobile client for beta testing. viaPlace

viaPlace Demo
2007-05-09

Spencer & Marks consultant Todd Marks gives viaPlace presentation to UMBC's Entrepreneurial Services at the Tech Center as next step in reaching out to investors over new patent and prototype. In...

viaPlace Prototype
2007-05-07

Prototype released to solicit investor funds for new geospatial registrar and services.

viaPlace MapIt Technology
2007-02-01

viaPlace begins development of new map centric system. Product launch expected later this year.

viaPlace Job Openings
2006-09-08

viaPlace, a subsidiary of Spencer & Marks Inc. is looking to hire for the following positions: Middleware Developer, E-commerce Developer, Community Developer, Mapping/GIS Developer, Client Developer,...

Spencer & Marks Inc. Patent Pending
2006-07-26

Spencer & Marks Inc. celebrates the filing of their patent for viaPlace and look forward to the next steps to bring this new technology to market. Spencer & Marks