Location-based services were hugely popular in 2010, and there is no shortage of mobile apps to choose from when you're looking for the best app to use. That said, SCVNGR takes top honors this year as your favorite location-based app of 2010. SCVNGR differs from Foursquare because in addition to allowing users to check in to certain locations, it also sends users on "treks," or scavenger hunts, Read more

Foursquare launched pre-2010, but its wide adoption over the year and the emergence of many other location-based services signaled a huge trend in the making. Soon, even Facebook got into the game with Facebook Places, which quickly came under scrutiny for its privacy practices. While the services are generally safe to use, it's important to remember to monitor privacy settings to make certain Read more

As if its recently added rewards program wasn't enough, location-based app SCVNGR is adding even more features to its check-in and scavenger hunt app for you to dive into. More than just a check-in app, SCVNGR now allows you to add challenges to locations right from your phone. How does it work? Let's say you've just checked in to your favorite cafe that serves amazing (and amazingly huge) Read more

There are already a few location-based apps that will allow you to earn real-world rewards just by checking in, and now Google-backed SCVNGR is getting in on the rewards action as well. I know what you may be thinking — my list of check-in apps is already too long! Do I really need another? The short answer? Yes. In fact, SCVNGR's new rewards program may trump all the others; over 1,000 Read more

There's a new geo-location app on the market, and the name is SCVNGR. Yes, all caps. But don't confuse it with the likes of Foursquare or Gowalla, SCVNGR has something else going for it — game play. Want to know more? Here, I'll tell you the difference between everyone's favorite check-in app and the new kid on the block. Foursquare You've met my friend Foursquare, right? It's the app that Read more

Coming up short for Valentine's Day date ideas? If you and your sweetheart are more of the geeky persuasion, simply hitting up an overpriced restaurant just won't cut it. We brainstormed 50 date ideas that incorporate science, tech, and video games, for a special Valentine's eve. But don't limit yourself — tackle these date ideas all year! Bundle up, pack a dinner picnic, and head to the Read more

Google just recently added check-ins and Google Maps integration to Latitude, and in an effort to compete against popular apps like Foursquare and SCVNGR, the company is now incorporating deals to its geo-location app. Google's list of deals partners is extensive (launching with Macy's, RadioShack, American Eagle Outfitters, and many more), but rather than allowing anyone to take advantage of Read more