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Cool blogging idea, warblogging

I read an article on new RSS tools and blogging ideas that were being released, just as a curiosity (since we all love our Domino templates and replication).  This one by Waveblog caught my eye as an interesting idea, not sure of the true value yet, but another great merging of technology.

WaveMarket introduced its upcoming WaveBlog service, which takes the concept of "warchalking" to the blog and cell-phone market. Warchalking is the practice of marking sidewalks and walls near free wireless access points, similar to the hobo signs of a past generation.

Users who subscribe to the WaveBlog service can create location-aware blog entries, which can then be viewed and read using a map-interface.

In addition to creating location-aware blog entries, the WaveBlog service also includes an alerting feature. Customers will be able to subscribe to popular location bloggers, and then receive updates when new content is posted.

Company officials demonstrated how its service could be used by party-goers in San Francisco, following in the footsteps of a party hipster. The service was also demonstrated being used to avoid traffic tie-ups and to locate speed traps.

Although it's difficult to precisely determine location using the current cellular infrastructure in the United States, WaveMarket's service is currently being used by SK Telecom in Korea.

By 2005, though, cellular companies will be able to determine location within 50 meters using cell-tower triangulation, or via handset-based GPS. WaveMarket officials said the company is currently working with cellular providers, who will deliver the service. The company expects at least one U.S. cell provider to roll it out in the next quarter. A monthly fee yet to be determined.

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On Friday, March 5th, 2004   by Chris Miller        

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