Tag Archives: Smartphone

Why 2016 Will Be The Year Of Mass Wearables Adoption – ARC

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Wearables are here to stay. We just need to show them some love. Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.scoop.it Most people don’t define the technology they use into a category, but we have been using wearables for years. It’s your headphones … Continue reading →

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Directions For Apple Maps

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.youtube.com As you know, I’ve been trialing several map and navigation applications lately, just to catch up with how they are going. I haven’t used Apple Maps for a while, although I do have an iPhone. … 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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Control your phone from SEVEN FEET away: Ultrasound technology lets you … – Daily Mail

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

How do you think you will communicate with your family, friends, clients, work in 20 years time? Continue reading →

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Google launches location based game to update Streetview in near real time from smartphones

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See inside Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and other holiday window displays with Google Maps. Source: http://www.nydailynews.com The original headline in the NY Daily News before I plagiarized it read: New York City’s famous holiday window displays at Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks now … Continue reading →

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Your Mobile Knows What Floor You Are On and Can Tell Others

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

New devices can pinpoint what floor you’re on, aiding rescue crews but setting off privacy groups’ alarms. Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com There are now about 100 million smartphones that feature barometric sensors. This is very interesting technology and while the primary purpose … Continue reading →

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Westfield Augmented Reality promo developed in NZ – Techday NZ

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Techday NZ Westfield Augmented Reality promo developed in NZ Techday NZ “When you see kids (and adults) eyes light up and their mouths go WOW at the St Lukes Westfield Mall in Auckland, … Continue reading →

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When the Going Gets Tough

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Luigi Cappel

Bridget Jone’s Diary in Stuff caught my eye while I was on the treadmill at lunchtime. Apparently a number of bars, several of long standing including the Dogs Bollix, which has been around since 1996 and Khuja, which has been … Continue reading →

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The New Knowledge Economy

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Luigi Cappel

As the iPhone 5 is about to be announced, many companies are wondering how they can continue to keep prices up and sell in an old school supply and demand economy. The fact is that most companies can’t. We are … Continue reading →

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What Do Social Media, Location and Mobile Have To Do With Your Business?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Luigi Cappel

If your business is a destination for customers to visit, then you will have located it based on a combination of factors. These will include ease of access, such as sufficient car parking, or perhaps access to public transport. You … Continue reading →

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