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July 17, 2009

New tech for NYC: subway hacks to cheap hotel maps



There’s an awful lot of newish gee-gaws out there with special features for heavy New York City users — and travelers. Here’s a roundup:

AcrossAir’s New York Nearest Subway application for iPhone (see video above) will show you which subway entrances are closest to your current location.

Another application, Exit Strategy NYC will tell you where to stand on the subway platform so that when you alight, you’ll be perfectly aligned with the station exit you need.

The New York Philharmonic has launched its own iPhone application that lets listen to music and podcasts — and buy tickets

Sirius XM Radio Inc has also launched a free application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Is that a Personal WiFi in your pocket?

You can find Oyster’s hotel reviews on Google Maps. Priceline has also added hotel price maps.

EveryBlock has its own free iPhone application for delivery a wide range of news pegged to a specific neighborhood.

WalkJogRun.net offers exercise routes via your iPhone.

PrimoSpot.com parking guide has added a number of Queens neighborhoods to its listings.

Also in iPhone: ViaMichelin food reviews.

Meager OMGICU celeb-spotter might help you learn the location of Keifer Suherland or Nick Denton.

Especially useful reads:

The Frugal Traveler’s favorite websites for research.

iPhone apps for the NYC newcomers.

Thanks for the tips: Craig Newmark, NY Times, Google Maps Mania, Hotel Chatter, Crain’s, Queens Crap, Fishbowl NY, NY Convergence and Waxy.org Links.

July 17, 2009 11:55 AM in Cheap Stuff, Hotelology, Maps, Techology, Transportology

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