Tag Archives: Texas

Danger of cameraphone photos’ location data exposed

Rating: Alleged hacker caught via iPhone photograph
We’ve long known that most people are unaware that when they take photos, embedded into the digital file is a whole wealth of location information. If you’ve got GPS (satellite) switched on then that information can be incredibly precise. As one alleged US hacker recently found out to his [...]

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Sponsormob picks Austin to drive mobile ad growth in USA

Rating: Heavily influenced by Austin playing host to SXSW

Germany’s Sponsormob has decided to drive its expansion outside of Europe by opening an office in Austin, Texas. The new office will serve the company’s current North American clients as well as focusing on expanding the company’s client base. Obviously, Austin is home to the major mobile focussed event – South by Southwest (SXSW). Sponsormob claims that Austin is an ideal location for the German-based company. Talya Shoup Burnett, PR Manager with Sponsormob, commented, “Austin is the obvious choice for us as a base in the USA. That Apple appears to be expanding its operations in Austin is proof that we have chosen a city with immense potential, so we are excited to have our base for US operations in the Texas capitol.” Continue reading

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