Babygram could mean less baby photos on Facebook

There can be too much of a good thing. Baby photos on Facebook certainly qualify in this category. While parents are understandably proud of their kids and want to show them off to their friends, we live in a hyperconnected world where too much is shared. That includes every permutation of a photo, even blurry ones.

Babygram could save us from oversharing hell. Developed by Google Ventures funded startup Stickery, which is based in Singapore and California, Babygram is a private social network centered around babies and their immediate families. It is now available on iOS.

The app is part of a new wave of mobile social networks targeted at niche groups. There’s Path for those yearning more private online interactions, Between and LoveByte for couples, Burpple for food lovers, as well as GetGlue for those oriented towards movies and television.

While creating an “Instagram for _______” is certainly a hot startup idea, none of these companies have attained the breakout success of Dropbox, Airbnb, and yes, Facebook. But that hasn’t stopped Stickery from trying. Read more

Kidlander.sg is First in Series of Southeast Asia Wiki Guides to Kids-Friendly Places and Events

Fresh from securing the LiveJournal Southeast Asia deal, digital publishing house Tickled Media has now launched a new site around kids. Kidlander.sg, a wiki-style guide to places and events for kids in Singapore, joins the company’s portfolio of portals including their flagship parenting site, TheAsianParent.com, as well as localized versions in Philippines, India and Malaysia. Read more