Meerkat and Periscope are two new apps that allow people to transmit live video streams. Basically, you can transmit live video via your smartphone or webcam to followers who want to watch the action in real time. With Periscope you…
Category: Digital Dilemma
Creepy Connections
For several weeks I kept seeing this woman’s profile appearing as a suggested connection on LinkedIn. Her face seemed familiar to me and I felt certain I did know her, but how? We didn’t have anything in common, including connections, employment,…
Digital Disposable Cameras
Every once in a while I see a new app that really makes me wonder about a lot of things. Recently I read about a disposable camera app by Photojojo for your smartphone. The app allows you take 27 exposures and submit…
Digital Photos: Synchronization
Now that so many devices come equipped with cameras, it’s easy to capture moments anytime, anywhere. However, the ease with which we can now take photos creates some new challenges: Volume – time consuming to sort and organize photos/videos. (posted previously) Synchronizing –…
Burnbook
Burnbook is one of many new apps that allows people to anonymously post comments or pictures. I blogged about similar apps, Secrets and Whispers, last year. The difference with Burnbook is that it is restricted geographically to a local area…