In the early 2000's, the market for LBS was in its infancy, restricted mainly to mapping, GPS in PND's and high-end consumer mobile devices.

In 1996 General Motors released the EV1, the first mass-produced electric automobile from a major auto-manufacturer.

In the early 1900's, the most valued customers of US businesses were issued paper ID cards that they could present in place of immediate payment, enabling goods to be bought on a credit arrangement.

25 years ago, having a phone in your car was much more feasible than having your own mobile phone.

Technological innovation is at an all-time high, with companies constantly competing to create next-generation technology and products.

The concept of self-conducted diagnostic tests, administered by patients in their own home, would likely have been thought completely preposterous 100 years ago – conjuring-up images of an array of test-tubes, flasks and Bunsen burners.