+DragonsWest Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 In an effort to expand the Geocaching Experience and make it enjoyable to a larger population Groundsqueak have teamed up with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile for the Auto Logger device. When placed in a Geocache and which is then found and opened it will record the reaction and facial expression of the finding Geocacher. Data will then be transmitted wirelessly, converted from speech to text and recorded in the Geocache Log on Geocaching.com. To keep it family friendly certain words and phrases will be translated to friendlier ones. So when you find an Autologging Geocache on your next outing, open up and smile! Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 In an effort to expand the Geocaching Experience and make it enjoyable to a larger population Groundsqueak have teamed up with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint Nextel and T-Mobile for the Auto Logger device. When placed in a Geocache and which is then found and opened it will record the reaction and facial expression of the finding Geocacher. Data will then be transmitted wirelessly, converted from speech to text and recorded in the Geocache Log on Geocaching.com. To keep it family friendly certain words and phrases will be translated to friendlier ones. So when you find an Autologging Geocache on your next outing, open up and smile! Do you know if it will work with the electronics upgrade mentioned here: http://www.wyoneb.net/gpsnews.aspx ?? Quote Link to comment
+GeoReapers Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I wonder if Groundspeak is going to work with the Google Motion™ technology on this. This is really a nice advance in cache logging, and will even out all those senseless TFTC only logs. Quote Link to comment
+M 5 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I hope that nudecacher doesn't find any of my caches Quote Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I hope that nudecacher doesn't find any of my caches Bad mental picture -- bad..... --- go away......... Quote Link to comment
+rav_bunneh Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 So I take it I shouldn't be mooning the cache as I open it? Drat. Quote Link to comment
+M 5 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Some people should, some people shouldn't. Some would make no difference. I didn't name names, but you know who you are. Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 This will be The End of Geocaching As We Know It But I'm never gonna give it up... Quote Link to comment
+Max and 99 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 It's about time this feature was implemented! There's nothing worse than having to go home, get on the computer, and log all my finds myself! This will make geocaching SO much easier! Quote Link to comment
+Michaelcycle Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Self-logging Cache Support But what about self-solving puzzle caches? It is my understanding that this is in beta. Still some bugs to be ironed out. At present they work as follows: when you open the final cache container the coordinates are automatically displayed on the inside of the lid. For some reason beta testers have not been enthusiastic about this version... Quote Link to comment
+Brooklyn51 Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 They should develop a feature that allows a cacher to log a find just by selecting the desired caches straight from the website. Just think, do whole 100 cache power trails in just minutes and no more pesky going outside or driving around first. 5/5s would be a piece of cake. Call it 'Catalog Caching'! Quote Link to comment
+DragonsWest Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 They should develop a feature that allows a cacher to log a find just by selecting the desired caches straight from the website. Just think, do whole 100 cache power trails in just minutes and no more pesky going outside or driving around first. 5/5s would be a piece of cake. Call it 'Catalog Caching'! They could give you the 5/5, but then they'd have ta kill ya. Quote Link to comment
+NYPaddleCacher Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 april fools???? I read a twitter message last night that said, "A word of advice...don't believe anything you read on the internet tomorrow" Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 april fools???? I read a twitter message last night that said, "A word of advice...don't believe anything you read on the internet tomorrow" Fixed it for ya. Quote Link to comment
knowschad Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Will it fit in a film canister? Quote Link to comment
+Chrysalides Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 when you open the final cache container the coordinates are automatically displayed on the inside of the lid. Actually, I've seen a couple of these "catch-22" puzzle caches. Quote Link to comment
+ALAUNOS Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Well if that's how it's gonna be I'll have to stop "marking" my territory when I find the caches now Quote Link to comment
+Harry Dolphin Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 when you open the final cache container the coordinates are automatically displayed on the inside of the lid. Actually, I've seen a couple of these "catch-22" puzzle caches. My 22nd hidden cache is called Cache-22. A lot more fun! Quote Link to comment
+Manville Possum Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 They should develop a feature that allows a cacher to log a find just by selecting the desired caches straight from the website. Just think, do whole 100 cache power trails in just minutes and no more pesky going outside or driving around first. 5/5s would be a piece of cake. Call it 'Catalog Caching'! They could give you the 5/5, but then they'd have ta kill ya. We done a few 5/5's today while Hampster caching. I really is a 5/5 when they all bite and you are reaching around in the pile to get a good one. Seems most people have NOT been trading up or even today! Quote Link to comment
+TXHooligans Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Well if that's how it's gonna be I'll have to stop "marking" my territory when I find the caches now Hmmmm wondered what that smell was.. Quote Link to comment
+popokiiti Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I bet there'll be a decrease in nose-picking should this come to pass! Something else will be controlled if there's sound too..... Quote Link to comment
TheCacheSeeker Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 It's a April fool's joke! Quote Link to comment
+Bullygoat29 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I got my tracking number for mine today. It's supposed to ship on Monday. I can't wait!! Quote Link to comment
+niraD Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 [snip] I got my tracking number for mine today. It's supposed to ship on Monday. I can't wait!! You might not want to share that link. Your credit card details are shown... Quote Link to comment
+hydnsek Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 [snip] I got my tracking number for mine today. It's supposed to ship on Monday. I can't wait!! You might not want to share that link. Your credit card details are shown... Now, that's just cruel! Quote Link to comment
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