# Live Local Newsfeeds The Davai App is a Social Platform Startup Focusing on Meaningful Events By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-local-newsfeeds References: [1000startups](http://www.1000startups.ca/startup/davai-2/) & [davai.co](http://www.davai.co/) Social platforms such as [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-oh-mouth) and [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app) has been reduced to showing only a version of the truth, but the Davai app focuses on live local newsfeeds that hope to bring more diversity and reflection to a person's world, while challenging his or her community's culture. An admirable effort, this app is in line with where millenials are currently moving towards. With the creation of Ello, [Snapchat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-dark-1) and more, younger generations are looking for more meaning and less circumstance in their daily digital interactions. Founded by three Toronto students, the startup focuses on live local newsfeeds in an interesting way. 1000startups writes, "Post a picture or short video, and it and its location are visible to anyone within 10 kilometers of the post for 24 hours before automatically deleting." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Live Local Newsfeeds:** Social media platforms are reducing authentic content, leading to the rise of live local newsfeeds for more diverse, meaningful interactions. - **Meaningful Social Media:** Millennials are driving a demand for social media platforms that provide more meaningful interactions with less emphasis on vanity metrics. - **Hyperlocal Content:** The growth of hyperlocal content represents an opportunity for startups to create social media platforms that cater to specific neighborhoods and regions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Media:** The rise of meaningful social media interactions presents an opportunity for businesses to develop platforms that prioritize authenticity and local connections. - **Local News:** Davai's focus on live local newsfeeds highlights the potential for disruption in the traditional local news industry, with the rise of user-generated content that offers up-to-date news and perspectives at a neighborhood level. - **Tech Startups:** The emergence of hyperlocal content and meaningful social media experiences offers opportunities for tech startups to develop platforms that cater to specific niche communities and offer more authentic, relevant content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Focused Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lastweekend.md) - [Pro-Community Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-social-media.md) - [Customizable Profile Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noplace-app.md) - [Healthy Social Media Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-social-media-app.md) - [Community Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beezle-social.md) - [Private Social Photo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-app.md) - [Real-Time Sharing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momentshub.md) - [Event-Based Social Networking Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-1.md) - [Creative Collaboration Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dazed-club.md)