On 9 May HP’s mscapers website had its international launch in China, taking location-based experiences to the next level of sophistication. The mscape platform was built by a team from HP labs in Bristol and trialled in early 2007 by Watershed commissioned artists in and around Queen’s Square. From zombie games to soundscapes, specially created content was used to demonstrate the service, which allows authors to trigger digital media to mobile devices by moving around.

 Mediascapes are mobile, location–based experiences that incorporate digital media with the sights, sounds, and textures of the world around you. A mediascape blends digital images, video, audio and interactions with the physical landscape. Games, guided walks and tours, and destinations are among the mediascapes created to date. This communal website allows you to download, create and share mobile, location–based media, and there is a web-based wizard online to help beginners.