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Some may have heard Google's announcement of it's new "Latitude" service recently.  
 
Basically it allows one to signup for a service that works in sync with your gps-capable cell phone to publish your location online in real time.  
 
As a person and their friends/contacts signup for and use the service, it evolves into something where you can keep closer tabs than ever before on those that you know... basically a map with real time map location plots of all of your contacts.  
 
Google *has* taken a very serious stance on privacy with the service, making sure to mention at every chance that the only people that can follow you are people you first approve.  
 
Aside from creating a new type of friend network, there are practical uses. Picture sitting around waiting for a meeting and actually knowing how close Mr-Always-Late is to joining in. Or picture kids hanging out and being easily able to locate their friends.  
 
It would be interesting to hear what Brandonites think about this. Is it the greatest think since sliced bread, or does it fall into the category of too much information/privacy concern in certain situations?  
 
Here's a full story:  
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/159137/google_latitude_an_indepth_look.html