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Beacon - PayPal
PayPal BeaconMark Davis's insight:PayPal using Bluetooth LE for payments - not yet released as of 3/2014.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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iBeacon Demystified: Recapping the Webinar | CapTech Consulting
Mark Davis's insight:Some good in-depth technical tips buried in here.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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MFi (Made for iPhone) Program - Apple Developer
Mark Davis's insight:Apple has quietly released the iBeacon specification for its Made for iPhone program, signifying a stronger push to make the technology more widespread.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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The Game-Changing Nature of Beacons | UX Magazine
Mark Davis's insight:Nice scenarios here.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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iBeacon Comes to SXSW
The latest version of the SXSW mobile app has a new trick up its sleeve: iBeacon support.Mark Davis's insight:Interesting chat within app and some other new features.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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Apple's iBeacon: A turning point for mobile engagement - Fortune Tech
Hundreds of stores and sports venues are being outfitted with proximity-based messaging technology. Are consumers willing to listen?Mark Davis's insight:Broadening adoption.See it on Scoop.it, via...
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The Latest iPhone Update Delivered A Huge Boost To Apple's Bid To Dominate...
Get ready for your phone to become an even more important part of your shopping experience.Mark Davis's insight:Now, if you have an app installed it will look for beacons and receive notifications...
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Fabergé campaign puts beacons inside 275 eggs across New York - Luxury Daily...
Mark Davis's insight:Great PR stunt in time for Easter.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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When it comes to iBeacon Readiness, iOS-7 iDevices Score 87% vs. Android...
If developers are wondering what platform to choose for their beacon technology rollout, it's a no brainer. The current score has 87% of iOS devices ready and 2.5% of Android devices ready at this...
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Ask a Dev: What Are the Limitations of Beacons?
iOS engineer Dan Murrell discusses the limitations and weaknesses of beacon technology.Mark Davis's insight:Received by phones only once per second, for instance.See it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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Virgin Atlantic, Duane Reade Deploy iBeacons - iPhone FAQ
NFC World Virgin Atlantic, Duane Reade Deploy iBeacons iPhone FAQ The list of retailers using Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iBeacon technology continues to grow, as New York City pharmacy chain Duane Reade...
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Apple's iBeacon now in Place at London's Heathrow Airport ...
Using iBeacon devices created by Estimote, a technology start-up building a sensor-based analytics and engagement platform, smartphones with Apple Passbook downloaded in range of a device, can receive...
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Finally, Sunglasses That Ping Your Phone When You Leave Them Behind
It's inevitable. You finally find that perfect pair of sunglasses that don't make you look like a dingus, convince yourself to lay out an absurd amount of money to buy them... And then you leave them...
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iBeacon Used to Make New York City Pub Crawl a Social Tech Event
... recently, it had never existed. App development company Aurnhammer recently collaborated with the Lower Manhattan business advocacy group, Downtown Alliance, to incorporate iBeacon technology into...
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iBeacons Are Ready for Showtime at the Tribeca Film Festival
The iBeacons are coming! This time, to the Tribeca Film Festival.Mark Davis's insight:Perfect for eventsSee it on Scoop.it, via iBeacon
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Apple iBeacon challengers multiply: A look at five rivals | ZDNet
Fueled by Apple's iBeacon specification, devices for location-based marketing initiatives are popping up in an array of company product portfolios. Here's a look at a few interesting players.Mark...
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Apple's iBeacon gets fun
Apple's iBeacon location technology used to be ignored or used on boring retail applications. Now it's showing up in consumer apps and being deployed in increasingly fun places.Mark Davis's...
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Apple's iOS 8 uses iBeacon tech to bring location-aware app access to lock...
While not a shiny new feature like HealthKit, Apple baked what appears to be new iBeacon functionality into iOS 8, making the process of proximity-aware app and content pushes passive and more...
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An iBeacon Scavenger Hunt for Your Event? Here’s What’s Involved
Scavenger Hunts are among the initial baby steps that event producers are taking as they explore how iBeacons can add value to their events. This past week’s MacWorld/iWorld event here in San...
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iBeacon for Health
Project Boundary uses Bluetooth beacons to nudge you in the direction of better health. It has lessons for other UX designers in the age of proximity.Mark Davis's insight:One of the first healthcare...
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