SnapQuest Allows Users to See Instagram Shares Around the World
Courtney Scharf — June 6, 2012 — Tech
References: nyc.snapquest.me & refinery29
Sure to creep out more than a few privacy-concerned Instagram users, SnapQuest is a newly launched project that allows users to see photos from around the world.
Constantly updating in real time, Snapquest relies on open privacy settings in order to operate. When a user enters the site, they must choose a location they'd like to view and from there can choose a particular 'pin' on a map for a more accurate picture of a given place. The feed then uploads random photos from users in the area. Providing a huge array of photos from a wide audience, this is an addicting although guilty pleasure.
More than likely to conjure up a fair bit of controversy, this is a slightly violating but intriguing site sure to change the way users understand Instagram.
Constantly updating in real time, Snapquest relies on open privacy settings in order to operate. When a user enters the site, they must choose a location they'd like to view and from there can choose a particular 'pin' on a map for a more accurate picture of a given place. The feed then uploads random photos from users in the area. Providing a huge array of photos from a wide audience, this is an addicting although guilty pleasure.
More than likely to conjure up a fair bit of controversy, this is a slightly violating but intriguing site sure to change the way users understand Instagram.
Trend Themes
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Real-time Location-based Photo Aggregator — SnapQuest's ability to gather and display user-generated images from various locations around the world in real-time presents an opportunity to disrupt location-based advertising and tourism marketing.
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Privacy-focused Diversity and Inclusion Education — SnapQuest's ability to display Instagram photos from different parts of the world could be leveraged as an educational tool to teach about cultural diversity and privacy concerns.
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Social Media Data Analytics — SnapQuest can present a unique opportunity for social media analytics companies to analyze the patterns and trends observed among uploaded photos.
Industry Implications
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Social Media — SnapQuest presents an opportunity for social media companies to ramp up their watchful eye on privacy and safeguard their user's information.
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Travel and Tourism — SnapQuest presents an opportunity for travel and tourism marketers to promote location-based tourism services and events by integrating with SnapQuest's real-time photo aggregator using digital and mobile advertising.
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Data Privacy — SnapQuest calls for a greater measure of compliance with data privacy regulations amid the growing concerns for personal data access and usage.
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