OK, I’m on the fence with this one… I can’t decide if its totally cool, or just plain odd! GoSee4me is building a network of amateur photographers (you can join) and members are sent on assignment based on their preferences. When you sign up you can say that you’ll travel up to 100 miles to capture a photo based on a bid request. Those needing photos (I’m not sure why but I’m sure there’s some good reasons.. like maybe PR people) send a bid request and the members bid on the job… “OK, I’ll grab you a photo at the hockey game for $20 etc…) A pretty cool idea (I think) . I created an account but something I don’t see is an area where members can promote their photos… let’s say I’m downtown and happen to see Paris Hilton or some other famous person… wouldn’t it be cool to be able to auction off that photo? Now that would be useful!!! I have a nice photo of Jack Dangermond taken last week in Denver… anyone interested ?? ;0) Ggo join the army or amateur photo buffs at www.GoSee4Me.com
Archives for November 12, 2007
Google Releases first look at Android SDK – Lures Developers with $10 million in Android Challenge
Yes indeed, Google today has released programming tools for the Android mobile-phone alliance for download, giving developers the ability to start writing software for phones due to start shipping in 2008. Some details…
In the Android Developer Challenge I, the 50 most promising entries received by March 3 will each receive a $25,000 award to fund further development. Those selected will then be eligible for even greater recognition via ten $275,000 awards and ten $100,000 awards.
Build Your Favorite Mobile Application
We welcome all types of applications but are looking to reward innovative, useful apps that make use of Android’s capabilities to deliver a better mobile experience. Here are some suggested areas of focus to get you started:
- Social networking
- Media consumption, management, editing, or sharing, e.g., photos
- Productivity and collaboration such as email, IM, calendar, etc.
- Gaming
- News and information
- Rethinking of traditional user interfaces
- Use of mash-up functionality
- Use of location-based services
- Humanitarian benefits
- Applications in service of global economic development
- Whatever you’re excited about!
Google will accept submissions from January 2 through March 3, 2008
Relevant Links:
Get the SDK at http://code.google.com/android/
Follow the Android Blog: http://android-developers.blogspot.com/
Developer’s Challenge: http://code.google.com/android/adc.html
Get started with Android – http://code.google.com/android/intro/index.html
Image from the Android Emulator
AT&T hits Costco.. not a bad option if you need an iPhone or a new smartphone
I’m not on AT&T, although I wish I was sometimes. AT&T is the other major GSM carrier in the US – next to T-Mobile who I use. One huge advantage you’ll find on AT&T is support for a much faster network which supports data-heavy services (like mobile TV, videos, and others). I’ve found over the years that many cool apps are not supported on T-Mobile by developers… generally due to some obstacles that they face including limited network speed. Another reason now to consider AT&T is that you can sign up at Costco… this is likely the best kept secret around but getting your next phone or adding a line at Coscto is a fantastic deal. You still need to sign up for a contact BUT, you can usually get a free phone, pay NO upfront fees, and best of all get your activation fee returned via rebate.. essentially you add a line for $0 – something you can’t do anywhere else. I did this recently and had a great experience in adding lines for the kids.. best of all the rep was quite knowledgeable! FYI, you can register for mobile access on T-Mobile and Sprint at Costco as well. The kiosks are stocked with today’s leading handsets, including the Samsung A437 and A517, in addition to Nokia and Motorola models
Reminder – TerraGo Technologies GeoPDF road show
A reminder that the TerraGo roadshow is hitting 3 cities tomorrow including stops in Houston, D.C., and Denver. Join TerraGo Technologies for a two hour workshop to learn how to:
– Get complex geospatial data into the field in an application almost everyone already has and knows how to use
– Focus GIS professionals on more analysis and less administration
– Make field users self-sufficient with geospatial data
– Share geospatial data with anyone who has Adobe Reader installed on their computer
Stops include:
Washington DC 11/13/2007
Denver 11/13/2007
Houston 11/13/2007
Las Vegas 11/15/2007
Austin 11/15/2007
Chicago 11/15/2007
Kansas City 11/27/2007
St. Louis 11/29/2007
Phoenix 11/30/2007
Tucson 11/30/2007
Albany 12/04/2007
Register here and see also http://www.terragotech.com
Geography Awareness Week and GISDay 2007 some favorites
This week we are pleased to celebrate Geographic Awareness. In 1987, U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed legislation establishing the third week in November as Geography Awareness Week (GAW). Every year since then, the National Geographic Society has promoted the importance of geography to the public and to schools throughout the United States and in Canada during Geography Awareness Week. See our favorite GIS and geography edu resources in this Geography awareness week feature… did I miss your favorite??
FME 2008 to Offer Read and Write Support for SQL Server Spatial
This out of Safe Software this morning as FME 2008 beta now supports the new spatial data capabilities made available in the new SQL Server 2008 November Community Technology Preview (CTP). What this means is Microsoft users can now use FME to read and write SQL Server-based spatial data, as well as over 200 other CAD, GIS, raster and database formats. They can also use it to integrate non-spatial and spatial data for loading into SQL Server 2008. In the FME 2008 beta, SQL Server users will be able to see firsthand how they can use FME’s powerful data translation, transformation and integration capabilities to read and write spatial data to SQL Server 2008.
Free Tracking from 3Dtracking for your Nokia N95
3dtracking now provides their service to users of Symbian smartphones, as well as users of the new range of Nokia phones. 3dtracking has also added a number of new features to their free tracking service, including the ability for users to display a Google Map on their own personal websites that displays their latest tracking position. This means that 3dtracking users can allow reader/friends/family to track their positions, but do not have to give up any account details to anyone. See http://3dtracking.net/