GISCafe Voice Susan Smith
Susan Smith has worked as an editor and writer in the technology industry for over 16 years. As an editor she has been responsible for the launch of a number of technology trade publications, both in print and online. Currently, Susan is the Editor of GISCafe and AECCafe, as well as those sites’ … More » Hey Mr. Mobile Device – please find my carJanuary 3rd, 2013 by Susan Smith
This review in this morning’s New York Times caught my eye – how many times have I wished for some sort of gadget to find my car in a parking lot? I have tied a hiking stick to the roof of my car to make it more noticeable in busy parking lots. But that’s not always so easy. Cars are all created in about three to four colors unless you customize yours with psychedelic magic bus colors or something. This article cites several new apps for free or at minimal cost that will find your car for you, using your phone’s GPS and some will even work from photos! Tags: Android, geospatial, GIS, GPS, iPhone, smartphone |