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Sending video is hard. latakoo will change that.

Ben Werdmuller

Ben Werdmuller

04 Oct 2011

I'm really excited about this one. Think about how much of a pain it is to upload video. Stop. Now think about dramatically decreasing the upload time. Zoom in. Now think about only having to upload once, but share it with whomever, or wherever, you need.

The new latakoo is coming soon. It starts at free.

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Ben Werdmuller explores the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. Always independently published, reader-supported, and free to read.