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David Nichols Creates 'Tweetster' to Automatically Display Follower

— July 27, 2009 — Tech
The Twitter explosion is not slowing down in the least. I'll follow suit by describing David Nichols' invention in 140 characters or less.

Using a wireless router and a Twitter client, the machine can grab and display the most recent 20 Tweets from Nichols' followers. Yee-Haw!!!

It's an amazing little invention regardless of its current image (looks big and old). Now he'll never be out of the loop.

Implications - As social media participation continues to grow, so does the opportunity for a corporation to capitalize on such an important part of the cultural zeitgeist. By creating social media products/applications that further enhance consumer integration, companies can establish themselves as businesses on the forefront of contemporary society.

Trend Themes

  1. Automated Social Display — Creating innovative products that automatically display social media feeds from a variety of platforms for increased engagement and participation.
  2. Internet of Things (iot) Integration — Incorporating Twitter client or APIs into everyday devices like routers to increase connectivity and functionality.
  3. User-generated Content — Fostering a culture of user-created content by encouraging social media interaction and incorporating user-generated content into marketing strategies.

Industry Implications

  1. Technology — Developing cutting-edge social media tools for users and corporations alike, with a focus on seamless integration and functionality.
  2. Marketing — Leveraging user-generated content to create authentic and engaging marketing campaigns that resonate with today's social media-savvy consumers.
  3. Social Media — Staying ahead of the curve in the fast-paced world of social media by developing new products and features that keep users engaged and coming back for more.
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