360-degree vs. 180-degree virtual reality
This week we compare two methods of virtual-reality storytelling: shooting in 360 degrees and in 180 degrees. We speak with three VR experts — Littlstar founder and CEO Tony Mugavero, BuzzFeed’s Open Lab fellow Ben Kreimer and VR filmmaker Carl White — about the pros and cons of each approach.
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News organizations using Facebook Live
This week we look at how news organizations can make the most of Facebook Live. Journalists at Mashable and KXLY-TV in Spokane, Wash., share a few ways they've been experimenting with broadcasting live on social media.
This tool could help journalists more effectively communicate with sources, colleagues and other social media contacts.
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A personality platform for tailored communication
This week we look at Crystal, a platform that determines how to better communicate with different individuals. Crystal uses public data and personality tests to create comprehensive profiles that provide tips on how to compose tailored messages.
This tool could help journalists more effectively communicate with sources, colleagues and other social media contacts.
MORECustomizable databases with Airtable
By the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute
For journalists, Airtable could help streamline workflows and simplify tasks such as editorial calendars, budget documents and project management. MORE
Hearken’s interactive reporter’s notebook
A startup called Hearken is developing a tool called the interactive reporter's notebook, which would give audiences access to information that is often lost during the reporting process. Co-founder and CEO Jennifer Brandel says enabling reporters to share what they learn along the way might help foster better audience engagement.
Hearken grew out of a local engagement experiment called Curious City at radio station WBEZ in Chicago. Its mission is to help newsrooms get the public involved in determining which stories to cover.
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Chatbots for news
Automated chatbots have the potential to combine the credibility of traditional journalism with the personalized feel of text messaging a friend. We find out how several news outlets are already experimenting with the technology, and we explore some possibilities for the future.
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Technology forces shaping the future
This week we learn from Kevin Kelly, senior maverick at Wired magazine, how technology may reshape the delivery of news and information in the coming years.
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Kik bots and DeeMe visual messaging
This week we find out how automated bots within the app Kik might connect teenagers with news, and we check out a new messaging app that focuses heavily on visuals and design.
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Facebook video from Vox.com and an audio connection for teams
This week we explore how Vox.com is crafting successful video for its Facebook audience, and we find out about a new technology that could help connect teams of journalists as they cover the news.
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SXSW 2016 and VR analytics
This week we offer a recap from the 2016 South by Southwest Interactive conference, where virtual reality was a major focus; and we explore how it might be possible to track what people see when they experience immersive content.
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