Real-World Social Networking

This is interesting, but has to be some type of back-pedaling (socially).

Consider this device:

You load your Facebook profile onto it, interests, favorites, etc, and if it detects someone else within a specific proximity, it forwards an alert to your cell phone.

This may be the next big hit, if enough people start using it. However the inherent problem is that people who are more inclined to be using social networking sites to find friends, probably won't be very attracted to the fact that they would have to introduce themselves or "meet" someone in real life with this unit. I think they prefer not being bothered socially. Although it would be great for more outgoing people. I will personally be following this product as it launches. I am also curious about its proximity range.

Sources: CNet: MagnetU