Monthly Archives: March 2014

Pass the Pillow: ‘Google Naps’ Is Google Maps for Places to Nap – TIME

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere NDTV Pass the Pillow: ‘Google Naps’ Is Google Maps for Places to Nap TIME Have you ever found yourself stranded in a city struck with the overwhelming desire to take a nap, but … Continue reading

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NYPL releases 20.000 historical maps as public domain | OpenGLAM

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere 20,000+ historical maps made available online by @nypl, hi-res & free from restrictions http://t.co/95aWypq5AF http://t.co/pyyLHIyhFY Luigi Cappel‘s insight: I can hear people saying so what, already, but stop and think for a minute. … Continue reading

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Facebook gets real, Foursquare taps to tweet and I’m confused – Marketing Pilgrim

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Marketing Pilgrim Facebook gets real, Foursquare taps to tweet and I’m confused Marketing Pilgrim Since many Foursquare users already share their check-ins automatically through Twitter, the app maker thinks it will be an … Continue reading

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iBeacons and the future of retail shopping: Consumers are ready, but are retailers?

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Not only do most people now use mobile apps to help them shop in stores, but more consumers would rather consult their smartphone for input than a sales associate. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: Relevance … Continue reading

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The 10 maps that illustrate the healthiest counties in America

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Air pollution, graduation rates, obesity, STD rates and long commute times: Different ways of measuring health. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: One of the most powerful ways to use Census data is on a map. … Continue reading

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New Shoes With GPS Tracking – The Epoch Times

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere New Shoes With GPS Tracking The Epoch Times By late 2011, a new GPS-equipped shoe was ready for people with a variety of cognitive disorders, including traumatic brain injury and autism. Luigi Cappel‘s … Continue reading

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Instagram Testing Facebook Places Integration To Replace Foursquare

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Foursquare’s expansive venue database has long powered Instagram’s location services–but the photo-sharing service has started testing integration… Luigi Cappel‘s insight: This article just serves as a reminder that nothing stays the same, this … Continue reading

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Software would make 3-D maps using smartphones – Columbus Dispatch

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Software would make 3-D maps using smartphones Columbus Dispatch On the screen, a three-dimensional map of a nearby hallway has taken shape. The map was made by holding the smartphone’s camera while moving. … Continue reading

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A Better Way To Track Missing People with Dementia or Disabilities with GPS Shoe Insoles

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Va. professor champions shoes with GPS tracking SFGate By late 2011, a new GPS-equipped shoe was ready for people with a variety of cognitive disorders, including traumatic brain injury and autism. Luigi Cappel‘s … Continue reading

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How to Make a Successful Blog – BrandonGaille.com

See on Scoop.it – Creating Great Blogs The best strategies to implement for building a successful blog. Luigi Cappel‘s insight: I love Infographics, this one is really good. As with other posts I’ve scooped, you may know it all, but … Continue reading

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