Like Quora more thinks about mobile devices, they drop a PIN on the spot

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Some of the most interesting and relevant content on Quora linked from their seats. So far, however, not much done to Quora concentrate these data using the location. Today they start.

A new feature going live soon will allow users to specify location information by topic. For example, if the theme of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, now you can drag and drop a PIN to indicate where on the map. This place will display each time you view the topic. And the map can be set to show satellite or terrain view (they're using Google Maps). You can also enter specific addresses.

This may not sound like a big deal, but it most likely indicates where Quora thinks about heading to the location itself. The company noted that, as more people use the service from their mobile phones, location-based questions and answers are becoming increasingly important. This is something that other startups as Hipster, were built around.

Location more generally also allows Quora link topics together in a new way. For example, if you are considering a trip somewhere, you could look at interesting information around the area you're headed, than might otherwise have surfaced on the overall query.

It looks like Facebook is not only taking place more seriously.

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StackMob, Heroku for mobile devices», partners with ... Heroku!

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We wrote about the StackMob twice, both times, calling it "Heroku Mobile" in the title. Yes "X by Y" titles really lame. But I mean that quite a lot, that's exactly what StackMob is and they cover. In fact, they cover, so that now they are announcing a key partnership with ... wait for it… Heroku!

StackMob integration with Heroku as an optional component that extends mobile platform all Ruby developers on Heroku. This means APIs, OAuth, push notifications and Analytics for mobile devices, all coming in integration. With this easy-to-implement solutions developers can spend less time worrying about backend development for desktop and mobile and more time worrying about the frontend implementation.

«Mobile market continues to grow, we see not only build more data-driven applications, but also with more complex data, "said StackMob CEO and co-founder of Amell Ty. "These highly interactive applications need a code to handle the data on servers, not on devices. Heroku add-on allows StackMob to extend its technology to Ruby developers, so they can focus on creating rich applications ".

StackMob said that other features such as social integration and support for Node.js will soon. They also offer a $ 1000 prize for the best mobile applications created by using StackMob and Heroku during Dreamforce Hackathon.

Even if StackMob is in private beta, Heroku for all users who want access will get it with the partnership.

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AliveCor transforms mobile devices in low cost heart raises $ 3 million.

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AliveCor, developer of the low-budget electrocardiograms (ECG) recorder that works in conjunction with a variety of mobile platforms (including iPhone, iPad and Android devices), delivered $ 3 million in series A financing, the company announced this morning.

Funding round was led by Barril & company along with Qualcomm, through its venture investment arm, Qualcomm Ventures, and the Oklahoma Foundation for life sciences.

AliveCor the size of a credit card wireless device can make iOS and Android smartphones and tablets in low cost heart monitors, which can be used by patients and doctors and other medical professionals in clinical conditions. Watch the video below for a demo version of the iPhone.

Notice that the device is not for sale, but-AliveCor products have not yet been cleared as a medical device in the United States. It is also unclear exactly how much it will cost but earlier coverage of Wall Street Journal mentioned a price of $ 100.

The company said that it now will use the capital to complete the clinical studies are currently in the center of Oklahoma University of medical sciences, to carry out the necessary regulatory approvals and equipment for the commercial launch of its recording an ECG.

AliveCor has developed a device that will transform any Smartphone in Recorder quality clinical electrocardiogram (ECG).

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