Contxts (www.contxts.com) is a service available in the US that provides a simple way to send and retrieve contact details via SMS. Texting "daniel" to 50500 produces information about Contxts' developer, including his name--Daniel Sullivan--as well as his company, phone number email, twitter account, and AIM account. Daniel--or any other Contxts member--can send his or her details just as easily. From Daniel's phone, texting "send 3034759204" to 50500 would send Daniel's details to 3034759204.
Users can log into Contxts online to edit their own details. There is a page for "my contacts," which appears to be a placeholder where users can view information about their own contacts. Assuming this information online will be available in a vCard or other standard format when later versions are released, Contxts' utility will be significantly increased. The service is free and in alpha with very little additional information. The service appears to be based in Denver, Colorado. Other companies in this space include DubMeNow (www.DubMeNow.com).
-Stuart Whitaker
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
NOKIA INNOVATION CONTEST
Nokia has launched the 2009 Calling All Innovators (www.CallingAllInnovators.com ) contest, inviting anyone with "bold ideas and tremendous talent" to enter. Nokia says total cash and prizes are worth more than US$ 250,000, including US$ 30,000 for the grand prize winner, US$ 15,000 for the second place, and US$ 10,000 for third place, in each of the categories. Categories include internet innovation; flash; emerging markets and mobile necessities; and apps on maps. The entry deadline is June 30th. -Stuart Whitaker
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