Why I Deleted The Creepiest App In The World, And Then Decided I Needed It Back

If SXSW has produced any breakout startups this year, it’s Highlight.

Highlight is a subtle way to stalk people you’ve never met but share common interests with.  It shows who has been nearby throughout the day and pulls in Facebook data on them, including where the person works and their pictures.  It shows the person’s location in relation to yours on a Google map. In-app messages can be sent to nearby people too.

Highlight has received mixed reviews. What’s most controversial is that it only pulls information on strangers. You’re not swapping personal information with trusted friends. There’s no option to check-in, although you can pause Highlight for any length of time.

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