Tuesday June 02, 2009
Google debuts local mobile application: Places Directory is a location-aware Android application that lets you browse businesses near you with reviews and photos. Since it was created by a couple engineers in 20% time, it’s unclear if this is a major Google push outside its popular mobile mapping app or just an experimental product. Nevertheless, whenever Google does something in local — especially on mobile — it’s worth keeping an eye on it.
Cory Bergman founded Lost Remote in 1999 with the slogan, "The TV Revolution is Coming. Are You Ready?" For years, Cory has urged media companies to lead the way on technology before someone else does it for them.A longtime journalist, Cory is the director of new product development at msnbc.com as well as the co-founder (with his wife Kate) of the hyperlocal news startup Next Door Media in Seattle. He's also on the advisory board for the University of Washington's innovative digital media program. In his personal time, Cory lays awake at night obsessing over new sustainable business models for local news on the web. Email him at cory[at]lostremote.com.
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