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February 19, 2008
Mobile People Discovery
iFob acts as a beacon, saying “I am here!” and automatically exchanges “micro profiles” with other other iFob users in the area. You can maintain privacy with this mobile application by simply listening for other iFob pings and reaching out when you choose. This is a converging step towards discovery, status updates and serendipity with existing applications like twitter and dodgeball.
--Enrique Allen
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February 02, 2008
Mobile Checkout at the Bustop
Bus operator Go North East claims to be the UK's first cashless and paperless fare system allowing customers to order and receive tickets by texting "txt2go" to the number 60060. The system was developed by Go North East in partnership with IT services company Atos Origin and mobile-ticketing specialist Swiftpass. I hope at the very least we can save a few trees.
--Enrique Allen
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