Coupons.com is hoping to change the way shoppers use grocery lists with their new app called Grocery IQ. (They just got a $200 million investment & it’s got some pretty neat features)

• Create & share your grocery lists
• Automatically organizes your lists into the proper categories
• Scan items to add them to your lists
• Add items by speaking your list to your phone
• Find & use the coupons you want
• Location based finder shows you nearby shopper centers
• Download the free app here: http://www.groceryiq.com/

One of my favorite new interests is the gesture control movement within mobile app design. While not directly related to location based marketing services, it will impact how these app, and others, are eventually designed. The second half of the users migrating from “dumb phones” to smart phones over the next several years will start to see easier methods of device usage and controls. A great example of how overall usage will change is the concept of spatially aware devices – your phone will detect when it’s near another compatible appliance (Think: Bump) and allow the seamless transfer of content. Imagine how this can eliminate the need to transfer files to a thumb drive or even the need to email files. Check out this demo – very cool:

Give it up for Smart Car Argentina for creating the most original twitter stream. Watch it in action by going to https://twitter.com/smartArg and simply hold down your J key. Or, just watch this video.

Take a look at how Google may help us experience everything around us – including our personal connections, in the (near) future. This takes location based services to a whole new level of interaction and really shows how we can connect and discover what’s around us. Wild.

This is one of the best mainstream uses of augmented reality by a major brand. Kudos to Starbucks for making it fun, interactive and simple.

(The app hasn’t been released yet, will try to update asap)

Wild new experimental ad from BMW motorcycles using the after-image effect to eliminate a directly visible logo. Very clever. All geared towards making a more unique brand experience without having to rely on simply stamping a brand in front of the viewer.HT to @Motormouths

Keep in mind, the effect only works when viewed live. The video isn’t using a projection reflector:)

I don’t get to play much soccer these days, but this augmented reality app gives me a chance to feel like I still got it…

Download ARSoccer – it’s free today!

When you think about cool and unique computer experiences, everyone always mentions Minority Report. Check out this TED Video featuring real Minority Report style user interfaces; these are also the guys behind the stuff you saw in the movie.

Evan White , from WHAM 13 News, asked some great questions about the direction of social media and how businesses can adapt to effectively manage social media efforts.

A few simple points from Dr. Neil Hair, RIT professor; Jeffrey Hayzlett, CMO Eastman Kodak; Nancy Middleton, AdviStor, Inc. and myself:

• Brands will be built around social media sites like Facebook & Twitter
• Greater metrics for determining SM’s value will be developed
• More video added to sites
• Bigger social media staffs

Google TV could be the next big step in solving a major problem when watching TV: Being forced to watch the schedule created by the networks while trying to find what you really want to watch on your laptop.

This could actually make watching TV fun again!