The document discusses geolocation and its applications for news. It defines geolocation as targeting or delivering content based on a user's physical location or IP address. It provides examples of how geolocation can be used with advertising, social media, and crowdsourcing data. The document also lists threats and opportunities of geolocation for news organizations, such as hyperlocal coverage or developing location-based mobile apps, and raises privacy concerns regarding who has access to users' location data.