DEMO 08 – The Social Web session

Hubdub
Hubdub is a new aggregator that uses users to rank news articles by placing bets on which one will be the most popular. A virtual Hubdub dollar system entices users to rank the articles. The virtual money will benchmark the ability of users to spot the best news.

Atlaspost.com
Atlaspost.com is a social networking website based on a map that allows users interact on a global map. Users can personalize their own neighborhoods with buildings, plants, animals with the “Map Village” functions in addition they can upload photos on specific location on the map and tag it with thoughts.

YouChoose
YouChoose is a widget that allows comments to be distributed across multiple websites. The widget replaces the “comments” section at the bottom of blog posts, articles or people’s personal pages. Comments posted in the widget automatically appear on all Web sites that are hosting the widget.

Redux
Redux helps users with people discovery. Redux uses a proprietary algorithm to connect people based on their personality and their preferences, the CEO claims that the algorithm is “socially aware”. The Entourage function makes suggestions for events based on an entire group personality and preferences. It looks like this is the next level of Facebook notifications system.

Standout Jobs
Standout Jobs is launching Reception a new web based recruiting tool. Reception lets companies build interactive career sites, find prospective employees, and promote a positive candidate experience. Reception can be used as a toolbar in the browser to bookmark interesting candidate in LinkedIn for example.