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…
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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…
Yo! Still At It
I’ve blogged about Yo! twice before and every so often I check in on the app’s progress. Initially I was fascinated with how many millions of people downloaded, used, and raved about the app when it was launched. The app offered a…
Tracking Toxic Relationships
I recently heard about a new app called pplkpr, pronounced “people keeper”, to help you keep track of your emotions when interacting with people. It’s designed to help you discover patterns and trends in your emotional state based on who…
Whisper Anonymously
Whisper is another app designed to allow people to post secrets anonymously on the internet. Unlike Secret, Whisper postings are completely anonymous and shared with everybody, not just friends, or those in your social circle. In this regard, Whisper acts…