Developing:
Codename Cinnect Codename Cinnect is like Omegle, but for SMS messaging.
Built on top of Twilio, this project allows anyone to text the Cinnect number and be instantly connected with someone else in the world. The Cinnect number acts as an SMS gateway between users, allowing them to text others without exposing their phone number.
Because the project works via SMS, it is available on all phones—not just smartphones. By providing additional Gateway numbers, users are able to manage multiple conversations. A Cinnect app would easily manage these numbers and keep track of what conversations are active.
Update 12/07/11: A private beta release for Cinnect is planned for mid-to-late February.
Developing:
7writers What has come to be known as 7writers is a project to get together seven writers that are interested in each doing related Thing a Weeks. Because there are seven people, the project has enough content to publish every day, and yet the writers aren’t overwhelmed as they’re only writing one post a week.
In 2012, 7writers will be using a custom Drupal install to manage this collective effort. However, a year’s experience will be enough to know what exactly the requirements are to build a targeted system that facilitates group-building and the actual writing process.
I personally completed a Thing a Week in 2010. To view the results, you can read them on my personal blog. If you’re more into the future, you can also see the system we’re using in 2012.