Tag Archives: Location Based Apps

Anti-Abortion Groups Track Women Via Their Mobile Phones

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

When I first read this story in Salon I thought that it might be a hoax, then it turned up in other locations such as this Fortune story. Checking our the CEO of Copley Advertising on LinkedIn, he certainly has … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Crime Prevention, cybercrime, Internet Privacy, location based apps, Location Based Consultant, location based marketing, Location Based Servces, Mobile Apps, mobile spy, people tracking, Personal security, Police tracking, Privacy, security, terrorism, track crime, track mobiles, Tracking a cellphone, Tracking Apps, Tracking criminals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Pizza Hut turns to algorithms and GPS tracking to increase sales

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Yup, it’s the ‘Uber-ization’ of pizza, as Pizza Hut joins the wave of chain restaurants embracing tech. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.pcworld.com I had an idea many years ago which I called Pizza on the Beach. The idea was that … Continue reading →

Posted in GPS, GPS Apps, GPS Delivery, GPS Track People, GPS Tracking, Hospitality, hospitality systems, Personal GPS Trackers, SmartPhone, Smartphones | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Creepy hidden map inside your iPhone that records everywhere you go

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Frequent locations is a feature of iPhone operating systems from iOS 7 upwards, and is automatically turned on for most users, who are never informed that it is watching their every move. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk Sinister or just … Continue reading →

Posted in Accurate Map Tracking, Apple Maps, Google maps, GPS Maps, Internet Privacy, iPhone, location based apps, location based marketing, Location Based Servces, Map apps, Map data, Maps, Mobile Maps, Nav Maps, Navigation Maps, Personal security, Privacy, SmartPhone, Smartphones | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Fort Smith Tourism App Ready To Download – Times Record

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Times Record Fort Smith Tourism App Ready To Download Times Record Image Courtesy Fort Smith Convention & Visitors Bureau A mobile app for both iPhones and Android smartphones and tablets is now available from the Fort Smith Convention & Visitors… … Continue reading →

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Coca-Cola has taken a step closer to using beacons to turn location-based marketing on its head

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

It represents a major step toward Coke figuring out a role for beacons in its marketing mix, which is still shackled somewhat by its… Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.thedrum.com There’s no question that a combination of location based marketing with … Continue reading →

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Swarm App 3.0 – New & Improved Check In App

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

If you loved the old Foursquare, you are going to love the new Swarm app. Swarm 3.0 has mayorships, coins, and themed stickers. It is time for you to come back … Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com It’s interesting to … Continue reading →

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GPS Monitoring Devices for Pizza Delivery – Why didn’t we think of it sooner? Actually we did.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

In the next year or two we are going to see a plethora of mobile location based apps and people are going to ask, why didn’t we think of that before. I have to say, we did. The right people were just too busy with BAU and weren’t ready for it. Welcome to the world of the futurist. Continue reading →

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Hackers Can Disable a Sniper Rifle — Or Change Its Target

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

If a hacker attacks your TrackingPoint smart gun over its Wi-Fi connection, you may find the weapon is aiming at a different target than you think. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.wired.com Hacking has a number of different meanings. My involvement … Continue reading →

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Location Based App Opportunities with Domino’s hiring 3000 as it rolls out GPS tracking

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Domino’s Pizza plans to recruit 3000 new delivery staff in Australia and New Zealand over the next six months as it rolls out GPS tracking of its drivers. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theaustralian.com.au I had an idea years ago, which … Continue reading →

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The Best Outdoor And Camping Apps and Everything You Need for a US Road Trip

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

These outdoor and camping apps can help you find a stellar place to camp, explore US parks, find a place to fish or do some stargazing. Source: http://www.verizonwireless.com I would have loved this list when we did our USA road … Continue reading →

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