If you read here, you probably know I’m a fan of geolocation and its possibilities. Yeah, it’s creepy and risky, but then again, broadcasting your location is always risky, whether you do it via geolocation or Twitter, just ask Israel Hyman. In fact, if you tweet from an iPhone Twitter client that uses the location… Read More
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Shizzow Expands Beyond the Rose City
I’ve mentioned Portland-based Shizzow a few times in the past in posts about geo-aware services and networking. Shizzow has been open to Portlanders only until this week, but Tuesday they added the Bay Area. And now today, Seattle is also supported. Full disclosure: I know all the principles that make up the little Shizzow operation.… Read More
Geolocation: Cool or Creepy?
Location aware services and apps are white hot right now. Cases in point, two new iPhone apps: Google Earth and Brightkite. I can’t seem to find any use for Google Earth beyond the obvious eye-candy, cool factor. This has always been my complaint with Google Earth. It’s nice to look at, but not very useful.… Read More