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Oct 17 3:02pm| Last edited Oct 17 3:05pm

Reply from Brandon Ortega

I recognize how much location-based technology has transformed the way I navigate my daily life, from mapping apps like Google Maps to services like Uber and food delivery apps, location-based technologies make everything more convenient.  Apps like Yelp use this information to show me the best-rated businesses nearby, while weather apps provide hyper-local forecasts. Another great example is Uber which  uses location-based services to match me with the nearest driver, track the car’s arrival in real-time.


Reply from Yeimili Adame Hernandez

EnterpriseEnterprise is well known for having a large network of rental locations, including neighborhood branches and airport offices, making it easy for both local and international customers to find a convenient spot. To rent a car or find nearby locations, customers can simply search online and access their location services.

https://www.enterprise.com/en/home.htmlLinks to an external site. 


Oct 11 12:45am

Reply from Asha Mishra

Life360: This app is popular for family location sharing. It allows users to create private circles to share their real-time locations, check in for safety, and receive alerts when family members arrive at or leave designated locations.

https://www.life360.com/


Oct 11 12:18amLast reply Oct 11 12:26am

Reply from Athan K

I found a public toilet tracking app, that appears to be run by the Australian government. What a nice service to provide to your people!

https://toiletmap.gov.au/image.png


Oct 10 7:39pmLast reply Oct 11 12:19am

Reply from Khin Yadanar Kyaw

Uber is an example of location-based service. Uber app can provide two ways like driver and user. The driver can see the user location and the user can see too. 


Oct 6 11:14pmLast reply Oct 11 12:20am

Reply from Ryan Wong

Most delivery services(Amazon, DoorDash, etc) require your location. Although you don't need to allow them to access your location at all times and can simply give them your location manually, most allow these services to access their location at all times just for convenience.


Oct 6 8:51pm

Reply from Dion Alfonso

I found NextdoorLinks to an external site., a platform that connects neighbors by providing location-specific news, recommendations, and services. It helps people find nearby events, local businesses, and even community discussions based on your neighborhood.


Oct 6 8:38pm

Reply from Giovanni Grego

A great website for location-specific information is the app Nextdoor, which connects people within their local neighborhoods. It offers a platform where users can share community news, recommendations, local events, safety updates, and even items for sale.

Link: nextdoor.com


Reply from Roberto Gomez Sandoval

Fubo Tv. https://www.fubo.tv/welcomeLinks to an external site.

Uses real time location to see what's your local broadcast. For example if you want to watch the Raiders game but you don't live in the area you can't watch it. It's an easy fix thought just turn on a VPN saying you're in Vegas ;)


Oct 6 7:38pm

Reply from Yufeng Feng

Related resources about San Francisco earthquake broadcast:

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=34.66936,-125.15625&extent=40.92285,-113.59863

This website is provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and specializes in reporting the latest earthquake information in California and Nevada. Users can view real-time updates of earthquake activity based on their location and obtain detailed earthquake information, including magnitude, time and location. Earthquake data provided by USGS not only helps residents understand the disaster in a timely manner, but can also be used for emergency response and disaster prevention and mitigation measures.


Oct 6 1:36pm

Reply from Isaiah Smith

https://www.eventbrite.com/Links to an external site.

Eventbrite helps you find local events based on where you are. By using your location, you can see concerts, festivals, and classes happening nearby. I think that this is a great way to get in touch more with your community.


Oct 6 1:01pm

Reply from Michael Wuerflein

Many different aspects of location-based services are often overlooked. One of which, I tend to look past, is the weather app for apple and android. The app for apple utilizes your location to provide real-time, up-to-date weather forecast along with hourly trends and 7-10 day forecast. The amazing feature of this feature is how it updates as you relocate between towns, cities, states, etc. 

 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather/id1069513131Links to an external site.

 


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Oct 6 11:28am

Reply from Jocelyn Chang

https://www.heavy.ai/technical-glossary/location-based-servicesLinks to an external site. 

Location-based services work by locating where one person is by using the location of a base transceiver station or GPS satellites that are built into smartphones and displaying advertisements depending on your area.


Reply from Brian Rios Dorado

Topic: Location-based information and services

    One often-overlooked app that provides location-based services is the weather app. We don’t typically think about the data it needs to function. It’s constantly checking your location to give you live weather updates. I’ve recently found it particularly useful given the heat wave we’ve been experiencing here in California—during the winter!

Linkhttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/weather/id1069513131Links to an external site.


Oct 5 5:21pmLast reply Oct 6 11:30am

Reply from Phyu Phyu Thant

Source : https://www.yelp.com/biz/yard-house-san-jose-4?osq=Yard+HouseLinks to an external site.

Many apps and websites use location-based services to send promotions, encouraging you to visit their store or restaurant. One such app I will choose YelpLinks to an external site. applications and websites, which provides users with personalized recommendations for local businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services. No matter where you are, you can easily browse for a good restaurant, business service, or hotel, making it convenient to find information and navigate using the map feature. Yelp helps users explore local hotspots, read customer reviews, and find the best places in their area. Retailers can also use the platform to attract nearby customers by offering special promotions and deals, making this location-specific information valuable for making informed decisions in the community.


Oct 5 11:48am

Reply from Nima Yousefi

This article explores the growing trend of location-based services (LBS) in the retail sector, and sending personalized promotions and offers to consumers as they approach stores. The article highlights the benefits of this approach, such as increased customer engagement and higher conversion rates. It further addresses challenges related to consumer privacy and the need for transparent communication about data usage.

https://www.retaildive.com/ex/mobilecommercedaily/the-rise-of-location-based-personalized-shoppingLinks to an external site.


Oct 4 5:50pm

Reply from Huu Phu Nguyen

https://monsterhunternow.com/enLinks to an external site.

Monster Hunter Now is an Augmented Reality (AR) mobile game developed by Niantic, the company that created Pokémon Go. This game uses location-based information and services to track your real-time location and project your surroundings onto your smart device. This service is used in-game to help players immerse themselves in a whole new perspective and experience. 


Oct 4 11:49am

Reply from John Michael Arugay

https://pokemongolive.com/?hl=enLinks to an external site.

Pokemon Go is a free to play mobile game, that uses real time locations. It allows the player to catch pokemon out in the "wild" and nearby areas around them. Using the location services to show them where they need to go to catch specific pokemons. The app allows you to see a map of your surroundings and more, as well as where pokemons are located which differ at different times.


Oct 4 10:07amLast reply Oct 6 11:38am

Reply from Xianzheng Guo

ResourceLife360Links to an external site.

Summary: Life360 is a location-based service that enables families to stay connected by sharing their real-time locations. The app offers features like location tracking, driving safety monitoring, and alerts when family members arrive or leave certain places. It goes beyond maps, focusing on safety and communication within family circles. Additionally, it can send notifications for emergencies, roadside assistance, or even detect car crashes. Life360 offers a great example of how location data can be used to enhance family safety and communication rather than just navigation.


Oct 3 6:51pmLast reply Oct 4 10:09am

Reply from Adrian Munoz

DoorDash Food Delivery & Takeout - From Restaurants Near YouLinks to an external site.

There are a lot of applications and websites that use location-based services to send you promotions regularly to tempt you to come to their store or restaurant. One application that popped into my mind when I first thought about it is DoorDash, they regularly send me notifications on my phone about local restaurants near me that either have a deal for me if I order through DoorDash or if I order from said restaurant DoorDash will provide me with a promotion such as free delivery. They utilize my location to pinpoint nearby restaurants that use Doordash and show me the closes places as well as when I do order from a restaurant, they allow me to see my Delivery driver go to the restaurant and where they are when they are driving to my location. 

 


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