Google Maps Mania: Local Knowledge on Google Maps

Local Knowledge on Google Maps: From Google Maps Mania:

A great blog about "Askaro"  a neighborhood based site.  2010 is definitely the year of the local web. (Patrick)

Local Knowledge on Google Maps: From Google Maps Mania:
The site lets users exchange information where it matters the most, in our neighbourhoods and places of work etc. Users can ask a question in a specific area by placing the question on a Google Map, so that people who live or know the area can give an unbiased and helpful answer..."

Thanks Google Maps Mania

Fujitsu Mini-Notebook to Ship with Garmin Software

Fujitsu Mini-Notebook to Ship with Garmin Software: -from GPS Business News



At the CES trade show this week Fujitsu announced the LifeBook UH900, a mini notebook that features a 5.6-inch multi-touch screen display, a GPS chipset and weight a mere 1.1 pounds. Fujitsu also added a fully fledged navigation software from Garmin into the package."

Thanks GPS Business News

Google LatLong: 3 course dinners? 3 easy steps to let your customers know.

3 course dinners? 3 easy steps to let your customers know.: Google LatLong

Friday, January 22, 2010 at 12:20 PM

Restaurant weeks, when restaurants across a city host prix fixe menus, are starting in various parts of the world so we wanted to share a few tips whether you're looking for restaurants or you manage a restaurant.

For interested diners, finding the top restaurants has never been easier. We have continually updated our business pages with more reviews, feature ratings to measure aspects of the restaurant that might interest you, and even the ability to see updates from the owner."

Yelp Now Lets Customers ‘Check In’, Spread WOM | Small Business Trends

Yelp Now Lets Customers ‘Check In’, Spread WOM | Small Business Trends:

..."On Friday Yelp released a new version of its iPhone app which included several new features like the ability to view and edit yourr Yelp profile, Yelp Friend Finder, Yelp Check-ins, sharing via Facebook Connect and updates to Yelp’s Augmented Reality community. While all the features are great adds it’s obviously the check-in feature that has the most people talking...."

Thanks Small Business Trends, one of my favorite blogs.

Official Google Mobile Blog: Optimized Search Suggestions using your location

Official Google Mobile Blog: Optimized Search Suggestions using your location:

Typing a query into the search box on a phone can often be slow and difficult. For this reason, relevant search suggestions that match your intended query can meaningfully reduce the time and effort it takes to submit a search. Today in the US, we are happy to announce an improvement to Google.com search suggestions offered on Android powered devices and iPhone. Now, Google will offer suggestions based on the phone's current or last location, making the suggestions more relevant."

Google LatLong: Make Google Place Pages your business' megaphone

Google LatLong: Make Google Place Pages your business' megaphone:

Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

If you're a local business owner, we've just added two new features that can help you reach existing and potential customers even more effectively on your business' Place Page....

Location Marketing in the Information Age - Restaurant Management Resource for Restaurant Owners, Chefs, Managers & Staff

Location Marketing in the Information Age - Restaurant Management Resource for Restaurant Owners, Chefs, Managers & Staff:

"How is your business mapped in a potential customer's search on Google or Bing? How about when that customer searches on an iPhone or GPS device?

The answer is becoming more critical every day to the success of restaurants, retail outlets and any other business that serves customers at a physical location. Business owners need to review the way their businesses are listed online, correct any omissions or errors and provide a full and properly organized profile of contact information, hours and other relevant details to the databases that feed these devices. A missing, incomplete or incorrect listing will cost you customers."

Camera gets GPS & Location | Wired.com

Casio ‘Hybrid GPS’ Camera Tracks You Indoors, Underground | Gadget Lab | Wired.com:

Camera gets GPS & Location

...."Casio is squeezing a little more from the accelerometer a new prototype, a modified Exilim EX-H10, with something called “hybrid GPS”. The camera has a GPS unit inside, which will geo-tag your images as you shoot."

Thanks Wired.com

TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems

TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems:

"TomTom Introduces Lifetime Map Updates in North America

Jan 07 2010

~ Feature to be incorporated in wide range of TomTom devices throughout 2010 ~"

Official Google Mobile Blog: Finding places "Near me now" is easier and faster than ever on Google.com

Official Google Mobile Blog: Finding places "Near me now" is easier and faster than ever on Google.com:

"Finding places 'Near me now' is easier and faster than ever on Google.com

Thursday, January 7, 2010 3:28 PM

Last month, Vic Gundotra, VP of Engineering, demonstrated at the Computer History Museum the ability to search by using your location as the query. Starting today, you can try this yourself by going to Google.com in your iPhone or Android browser and clicking on 'Near me now' once your location has been provided by your phone."

Amazon.com: Save 20% on Select GPS Accessories

Amazon.com: Save 20% on Select GPS Accessories:

"Save 20% on Select GPS Accessories
Whether you just received a new GPS for the holidays or you're devoted to your old faithful, now's the time to get that case or mount you've had your eye on. Right now save 20% on all accessories shown below. But hurry, it'll be over before you know it.

To take advantage of this special offer, just add a qualifying accessory to your cart and input the promotional code GPSACC2O and your accessory will be discounted 20%. Applies only to products sold by Amazon.com; does not apply to items sold by other merchants on the Amazon.com website. Offer good through January 23, 2010, while supplies last."