For example, British news provider ITN used an application that calculates users location using cell or WiFi data to display stories related to that location on Google maps. (Reference)
It can also be used to promote citizen journalism by inviting people to report on certain events and tag location. For example, Guardian.co.uk invited the readers to add geotagged photos from Flickr documenting Riots in UK in 2011. (Reference)
CNN used touch screen map application to cover 2008 presidental election. Here is a video explaining potential uses of the technology:
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