What do you do when a shocking, horrifying social issue is being overlooked? Make something that is impossible to be ignored. It’s being called “beamvertising” or “projected urban awareness.” They just got featured on NPR 8 hours ago.
Today Fourbucks rolls out the Starbucks Barista badge for when you check in to 5 different locations via Foursquare. They’re still working on how rewards play into the mix but regardless it’s a great step. Can you say “next gen loyalty program” because I can! Paired with Foursquare’s new analytics dashboard for businesses it’s all starting to all come together.
Foursquare gets a mention on big flashy sign in Vegas. The increasingly popular location-based social game Foursquare gets a little awareness assistance through the voluntary promotion of Miracle Mile Shops by digital display service LocaModa. IMHO Foursquare Mayorship is one of the most addictive loyalty programs ever.
You thought Earth was cool? Catch this! Microsoft is finally developing some software that outright is jaw dropping. Their map system integrates with the world by mapping out 3d perspectives similar to google street view, however, instead of riding around on top of a car you can actually fly around. Not only that but they have dude’s with cameras mounted on backpacks that are imaging insides of buildings!
This is just cool because of the integration with Google Maps. It lets you plan a course on google maps and then run it on your own treadmill or hamster wheel!
Ok, so you know I’m a fan of Puma so I had to post this! Puma is releasing a solar soaking Pumaphone thats interface extends the brand with apps like sarcastic calculator, turntable, pedometer, and Dylan. I love my iPhone but there is something crack-like about this phone. We’ll see but for now watch “See me in action” and check out the “Technical stuff” pdf
Google Buzz is a status update feature of Gmail that has hints of Twitter and Foursquare. The mobile version opens up some great geotag features that tie into Google Maps and Google Places.
Google Liquid Galaxy is just awesome and has not practical use at this time other than BEING AWESOME!
Bravo! joins Foursquare. Add Bravo! as a friend and you now have options to win new badges and get new location-based content supplied by Bravo! personalities. They’ll share tips and tricks, and other stuff, I’m still kinda figuring it out but will report back at ATTTAACKr meeting.
Tasti D-Lite loyalty program is the first to make use of social media for added awesomeness. Tie your Twitter or Foursquare account to your rewards card over at mytasti.com and get extra points through tweets and posts every time you use it.
Lonely Planet has launched an Augmented Reality Android app for interactive travel planning. The app overlays icons over landmarks and sites of interest, and allows the user to set up a travel/tour itinerary.
Online and offline worlds collide. Get reviews from restaurants, etc. by scanning a code on the door of the establishment. Combined with this Facial Recognition I think Google might could go places in life. ;)
“Each day we feature something cool to do at an unbeatable price. You only get it if enough people join that day… so invite your friends! Check back the next day for another awesome Groupon!”
You can now target your Facebook page posts to specific areas. Opening a store in a new area? Event? Promotion? Target better now.
The Monocle from Yelp. Not exactly *breaking* news but this is a glimpse into the real-time potential of Augmented Reality combined with online data. It uses the compass feature of the iPhone 3Gs and is available now if you want to try it out.
