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Who, what and where tops America’s local search results?

Sharon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:23:14 +0000

TeleNav has released usage data that reveals which US regions rely most on GPS navigation not only for directions but also for finding nearby businesses, and which businesses they search for most often.

Loopt adds music and entertainment events to content listings

Sharon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:18:35 +0000

Loopt has announced a new version of its iPhone application that expands the product's Pulse feature to include thousands of local events.

Rumour mill says Facebook will enable location sharing

Sharon — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:25:53 +0000

Facebook users might soon be able to choose to share their location with their friends. Sharon Gill reports ...

CloudMade launches Navi Studio

Sharon — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:55:18 +0000

CloudMade has announced the release of Navi Studio, a powerful suite of products designed to help developers create compelling turn-by-turn navigation apps with detailed community-generated maps.

Aetna adds LBS to mobile app

christopher — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:10:12 +0000

Aetna, the American diversified health care benefits company, will extend its online services for members with the launch of a location-based services (LBS) app next month.

CauseWorld mobile barcode scans aid charities

christopher — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:42:12 +0000

CauseWorld, a mobile app that contributes to charities and relief efforts around the world, is adding a location-based feature that will let shoppers boost the charity funds by scanning barcodes.

Nixle eyes international LBS community messaging

christopher — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:04:36 +0000

The Nixle location-based service (LBS) for community messaging has succeeded so well in the United States that the company is planning to launch internationally.

Yandex to partner with AlterGeo for location-based search

christopher — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 12:37:11 +0000

Yandex, the leading Russian search engine, will partner with the AlterGeo hybrid positioning startup to add location-based features to the Yandex maps and toolbar web applications.

Memphis Zoo launches interactive iPhone app

Sharon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:50:37 +0000

The Memphis Zoo has joined the age of technology - one of only four zoos in the US to offer a free iPhone app that enables visitors to find their way to the animals they want to see.

Smart beats speed in new iPhone game

Sharon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:35:52 +0000

VW has collaborated with Fish Labs to create an edutainment game based on driving smart rather than driving fast.