Podcast: Location Determination Goes Hybrid

By Joe Francica and Adena Schutzberg
July 01, 2008

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Skyhook announced a hybrid location determination software solution that can tap into GPS, Wi-Fi, and cell towers to locate devices. What does that mean for knowing where you are anytime, anywhere? Is this step forward accompanied by an increased sense of location privacy comfort? Our editors explore the new technology and offer a suggestion for tackling the privacy bugaboo.

Show notes:

Missing Backpackers Saved by a Cell Phone (ABC News)
Skyhook Wireless Announces XPS 2.0 - the Most Advanced Hybrid Positioning System (press release)
Rosum Corporation
Nokia to Acquire Social-Activity Service Provider Plazes (press release)
Naming Names (Direction Magazine, on Plazes acquisition)
Fire Eagle API Launch (YouTube video)
Nokia Encourages Symbian to Go Open Source (TMC Net)

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