Your next Uber driver could deliver you and some breaking news.
An Australia startup aims to enlist drivers in the delivery of real-time news footage, according to the Financial Review.
Uber drivers can be found all over the city, so when an event occurs, NewsCar will help news networks direct nearby members to the scene. From there, they can shoot TV-ready footage from their smartphone using the company's app.
There are thousands of cameras out there — in pockets and on dashboards, but no one's making use of them, founder Adam Walters told the outlet. NewsCar will help newsrooms get breaking news footage quickly, and in the right high definition, widescreen format. Read more...
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