WayFinder NYC was one of the winners of the NYC BigApps competition, which invited developers to use data from the New York City Data Mine. The application, which runs on Android smart phones, uses augmented reality to let users locate the nearest subway station. Winners received cash prizes and an invitation to dine with Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Link to full story in The New York Times.
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