It occurred to me recently that social media has really destroyed the discovery process of getting to know someone when going out on dates. Social media makes it really easy to “learn” a lot about a person before meeting them. The danger with this,…
Category: Social Media
Connection Paradox
The internet, and social media in particular, has given us new options for connecting with people. “Friend” people on Facebook, follow people on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr, or connect with people on LinkedIn. But do these digital connections have the…
Live Video Streaming
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…
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…