On August 12, 2008, Yahoo! launched its Fire Eagle database service, a platform for managing a user's location through both the Internet and cell phones. The service allows a user to update information about their current location, and then share that information across websites, mobile services and desktop applications. Fire Eagle updates will work with social networking platforms such at MySpace and Facebook, as well as 22 launch partner websites.BetaNews: Yahoo's Fire Eagle has landed... (August 13, 2008) New partners are still being announced daily.
Safety of Service
On August 15, 2008, VNUNet ran an article debating the safety and security of Fire Eagle.VNUNet.com: Just How Harmless is Yahoo Fire Eagle? (August 15, 2008) Law experts believe it will be somewhat easy for individuals who wrongfully acquire a device such as a cell phone or a portable media player to discover where the rightful owner and their loved ones are currently located. The Susan Hall Law Firm of The United Kingdom explains, "Yahoo is giving rights to the owners of gadgets as opposed to giving all Fire Eagle users the right to privacy"VNUNet.com: Just How Harmless is Yahoo Fire Eagle? (August 15, 2008)
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