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February 18, 2010

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Justin Clemens

Geo-Robbing

Google Buzz, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, Brightkite, etc — there are plenty of platforms to tell people exactly where you are. And a lot of us do just that without even thinking about it. But there's a new site that might make you think twice, PleaseRobMe.com.

Please Rob Me's intent is not to help potential burglars, they're hoping to raise awareness and have people think before they post. Please Rob Me points out, "The danger is publicly telling people where you are. This is because it leaves one place you're definitely not... home."

Mashable puts it best, "Many of us location-sharers get so caught up in the novelty and bonuses associated with our behavior that we forget the implications of our actions. PleaseRobMe.com seeks to make us more aware."

Filed under // Foursquare geolocation Google Buzz Twitter

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February 9, 2010

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RPPL

All About Location, Location, Location

Gowalla, a location-based social network, announced the release of their API today. Lately location-based social networks, like Foursquare, have been racing to become full-fledged platforms. It’s yet to be seen if networks like these can become self-sustaining ecosystems like Twitter and Facebook.

Filed under // APIs Foursquare Gowalla location-based mobile

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January 29, 2010

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RPPL

Check-In Wars: Facebook Gears Up for Battle

Foursquare, Gowalla, Loopt, Yelp — you've been put on notice. Facebook is checking into check-in services, and plans to offer them by EOY 2010. Question is, will potential users have "checked out" by then?

Filed under // check-in services Facebook Foursquare Gowalla Loopt mobile social media Yelp

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January 27, 2010

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RPPL

Loopt Goes Hard with New Check-In Specials

According to TechCrunch, Loopt is about to expand its location-based services by offering check-in specials through a new app and Facebook. What will set Loopt apart from Foursquare, Gowalla and Yelp? Time-sensitive offers, group check-ins and more customizable deals, for starters.

Filed under // apps Facebook Foursquare geolocation Gowalla location-based Loopt mobile Yelp

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January 21, 2010

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RPPL

Foursquare Adds Another Weapon For The Check-In Wars

At first the only way to play location-based Foursquare was through its iPhone app or the scant mobile website. Then came an Android app, opening the game to a whole new group of users. And now, BlackBerry users are getting the love.

Filed under // check-in services Foursquare

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December 19, 2009

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RPPL