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
Tag: geode
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
Location, location, location. It’s all about location..
While Jake is busy working on his super secret project he’s asked me to fill the rambling spot for him. Hopefully, I can make this a regular place to spout my technolutionary thoughts. In a previous life I did a lot of work with Oracle’s Location and Spatial products. There really is nothing like putting… Read More