WIRED -- Mar 7 -- MoSoSos (mobile social-software services)
are the mobile equivalents of Friendster and LinkedIn. They help users
find old friends, or potential new ones, on the go. Dodgeball:Currently rolled out in 22 U.S. cities, and with about 15,000 users, is
the standard-bearer. It works, explained founder Dennis
Crowley, by having users check in with text messages announcing where
they are. Anyone on a user's friends list who is within 10 blocks gets
a message that his or her pal is nearby. The "crush" feature
allows users view profiles. If the object of a crush is nearby, he or
she gets a message to that effect. Playtxt: 6,000 members key in the postal code where they want to be found when they're on the go. Founder is Andrew Scott. Jambo: Utilizes Wi-Fi hotspots to connect its members. Highlights similar interests. Plazes: Based in Germany. Anyone with a Wi-Fi-enabled laptop can define a "plaze;" usually a hot spot. FULL ARTICLE @ WIRED