New Google Tool for cool Pics

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I just tried with my LinkedIn Picture this goo.gle/pictureme service and love to share the fun

Let me know which one you like most!

Hey Hive Family
today - a little AI play
but don't forget - let us travel the world again

At work

Giving another speech

and

Relaxing after work

Future fighter

My Fav

Seems to be my Mexican double even with some more hair

The tool goo.gle/pictureme

The URL is http://goo.gle/pictureme and in the down right corner, you might switch to code to learn what they did.

What's PictureMe

"PictureMe" is a social media app with a rather unique premise. Imagine a platform where the core interaction revolves around taking pictures of each other in real life. It's designed to encourage face-to-face interaction, with users able to snap photos of other users they encounter. Think of it as a digital scavenger hunt for human interaction, documented through spontaneous snapshots.

The app also incorporates a privacy system that allows users to control their visibility:

Green (Paparazzi): Essentially, you're open to being photographed by anyone.

Orange (Friends Only): Only your approved connections can take your picture.

Red (Private/Offline): You're not visible for picture-taking, allowing for some digital downtime.

Who's Behind It? Not Google.

This is where the potential for confusion clears up. Despite the Google-branded short URL, "PictureMe" is not an official Google product.

It's developed by an independent entity also named "PictureMe." This distinction is crucial, as official Google apps typically integrate more deeply with Google's ecosystem and adhere to its specific branding.

While Google does have its own photo-related features, like the "Add Me" functionality on Pixel phones (which allows for quick contact sharing), "PictureMe" is a separate and distinct social platform.