Get the latest tech news

'It's completely invasive': New app lets you spy on SF bars

It's meant to let people check the vibes at nightlife spots, but bar patrons worry about being livestreamed as they're trying to let loose at bars and clubs.

| Source: Garrett Leahy/The StandardWhile Harris was striving for something akin to Surfline’s usefulness, critics said it was reminiscent of other tech debacles, such as SceneTap, which aimed to deliver livestreams and real-time info about the male-to-female ratio in bars in 2012. | Source: Garrett Leahy/The StandardStill, Harris and co-founder Francesco Bini said they’ve listened to the criticism and made changes to address the concerns, such as adjusting cameras to blur the faces of unsuspecting customers. Friday night The Standard viewed four active livestreams of Bay Area venues on the 2Night app: The Blue Light and Mayes Oyster House in San Francisco and Kip’s Bar and Grill as well as Club Cali in Berkeley.

Get the Android app