Comments on: Location-based applications, failures and a second wave of applications to be expected http://nearfuturelaboratory.com/pasta-and-vinegar/2006/10/19/location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected mind/tech bazar from outer space Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Paul Coulton http://nearfuturelaboratory.com/pasta-and-vinegar/2006/10/19/location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected/#comment-1997 Paul Coulton Thu, 19 Oct 2006 16:18:31 +0000 http://www.liftlab.com/think/nova/2006/10/19/location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected/#comment-1997 Nicolas To a large extent I would agree with your observation that their have been some interesting LBS projects but not have really captured large scale public awareness. I am hoping that we may have overcome the euphoria and disillusionment phases of the hype curve and be entering the period of sustained growth. With GPS units now becoming very mainstream, the recent launch of the N95 with in built GPS, and flat rate data tariffs, I certainly get the impression that many in the mobile industry are starting to look at this again. Whilst these only represent part of the location equation they may provide the platform on which other services may thrive. BTW I am running a trial of a location based blogging service (www.locoblog.com) if your are interested in giving it a try Nicolas
To a large extent I would agree with your observation that their have been some interesting LBS projects but not have really captured large scale public awareness. I am hoping that we may have overcome the euphoria and disillusionment phases of the hype curve and be entering the period of sustained growth. With GPS units now becoming very mainstream, the recent launch of the N95 with in built GPS, and flat rate data tariffs, I certainly get the impression that many in the mobile industry are starting to look at this again. Whilst these only represent part of the location equation they may provide the platform on which other services may thrive. BTW I am running a trial of a location based blogging service (www.locoblog.com) if your are interested in giving it a try

]]> By: Elmer Zinkhann http://nearfuturelaboratory.com/pasta-and-vinegar/2006/10/19/location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected/#comment-1996 Elmer Zinkhann Thu, 19 Oct 2006 15:31:08 +0000 http://www.liftlab.com/think/nova/2006/10/19/location-based-games-failures-and-a-second-wave-of-applications-to-be-expected/#comment-1996 LBS2.0 if you will ;) Thanks for your insights. I too think there is much space to cover (no pun intended) in LBS and presence and I believe this rich presence will start playing a bigger role in forthcoming major applications, search, games ... LBS2.0 if you will ;)

Thanks for your insights. I too think there is much space to cover (no pun intended) in LBS and presence and I believe this rich presence will start playing a bigger role in forthcoming major applications, search, games …

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