February 2, 2007
Eyejot and Jyngle aim to change messaging
Despite the proliferation of desktop and embedded video cams, video messaging/video email has not really taken off.
Eyejot, one of the startups showing their technology at the Demo 2007 conference, plans to change that with a simple to use video messaging service that uses flash technology and requires no complicated downloads, enabling anyone with a video cam to create video messages.
To create a video email, you go to Eyejot’s webpage www.eyejot.com, log on, record a video and press send. The intended recipient is alerted via an email message that a message is waiting and logs onto the Eyejot site to view it. Eyejot messages can also be viewed on any email and browser-equipped mobile device. The service is free initially but Eyejot plans to launch an enhanced $30-a-year service shortly.
Interestingly, users can also send video messages from a blog or embed them in a MySpace home page. Consumers can also view their Eyejot mailbox using Apple’s iTunes or via an RSS reader. Overall, Eyejot is impressive and could just be the service to turn video email into a mainstream service.
Meanwhile Brevient Technologies’ free voice and SMS messaging service dubbed Jyngle, combines real-time mobile technology and online social networking to facilitate group communication. Jyngle users create, send and receive mass messages using either a Web interface or their cell phones and, by joining public groups or creating their own, they can remain up to date on social activities and business information while on the go.
Sign me up! Jyngle looks like a cool way to stay in touch with family, friends and potentially colleagues.
