Foound goes Live Worldwide
Mobile is one of the tech trends to watch and Singapore based mobile start-up, Foound, seems to have the secret sauce to be the next mobile app giant. Why? Simply because Foound alleviates your pain of organizing meet ups with friends. Unlike badges or points, Foound provides users with a tangible benefit. In short, it […]
GetGlue: Foursquare for Entertainment Nuts
If someone were to ask you to name the trendy social services right now, more than likely they’d say Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare… as those seem to be the “big 3”. They’re interchangeable – as some would select GoWalla over Foursquare and MySpace over Facebook, it’s subjective. Fairly soon you might start hearing another service […]
Yelp for iPhone Adds Foursquare-Like Badges and Royalty Status
The new iteration of Yelp’s iPhone app isn’t live just yet, but a company blog post gives a window into what’s coming very soon: badges, and…
TLC + Foursquare = New Tips and Badges for Summer
TLC has used information from its stars and fans alike to run a summer-themed Foursquare promotion that will include new badges and tons of tips…
Gowalla Partners with National Geographic and Washington Post for Branded Trips
Location-sharing service Gowalla has just revamped its website and expanded its Trips feature. The Foursquare competitor is launching the new feature set with two big business partners — National Geographic and The Washington Post — who have produced their own collection of Trips with hand-picked destinations. The National Geographic-branded Gowalla Trips include 15 walking tours […]
Gowalla Brings Location Game to the Kentucky Derby
Gowalla is suiting up and heading to the Derby. The social geolocation service has partnered with Kentucky’s largest newspaper, the Courier-Journal, to create special tours to help visitors and natives make the most of the two weeks of festivities leading up to the race on May 1. Gowalla has released two different trips for the […]
9 Ways to Do Good With 5 Minutes or $25
Social media can be a huge boon for non-profits, NGOs and causes. Many are finding ways to let folks help those in need with small actions and donations. Here are nine ways you can make a difference in people’s lives with just a few minutes of your time or a few dollars from your PayPal […]
Bing Gives Users Access to Foursquare Data in Maps
Last week we learned that Bing was to add Foursquare data to Bing Maps. Today the company is rolling out those Foursquare features to a subset of users in a new addition to its Maps Apps section. Those with access to the Foursquare integration can now see nearby checkins and tips on a Bing Map, […]
9 Killer Tips for Location-Based Marketing
Social networking has finally become something valuable for brick-and-mortar businesses. Smartphones and location-based social networks allow users to interact, share, meet up, and recommend places based on their physical coordinates. This real-world connection to social media can mean more foot traffic and profits for business owners. So-called “lo-so” networks like Foursquare, Loopt, and Gowalla enable […]
Gowalla Launches for Android
The battle for social geolocation domination has expanded to Google’s Android platform, as Gowalla, the primary competitor to Foursquare, has just made its debut on Google’s Android app store. The new Gowalla 1.0 app isn’t some secondhand version of its iPhone counterpart — it’s completely packed with an array of features that allow you to […]