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CrowdOptic could raise the bar for augmented reality apps

by David Winograd (May 11th, 2011)

Augmented reality may be taking the next giant step forward with CrowdOptic, an app that will provide a graphic data overlay for live events. If you are at a concert (with the system in place), point the app at the stage and you'll get details like those in the picture above. Point it at a ...

Regarding the IMEI tracking brouhaha

by Erica Sadun (Nov 19th, 2007)

Late last night, we got word that Dan over at Uneasy Silence had discovered a URL embedded into two iPhone programs. The URL, which is formatted to include your iPhone's equipment ID (IMEI), apparently contacts Apple when you use the weather and stocks programs. TUAW took a look at these programs ...