Windows Phone Thoughts: Keeping An Eye On Things, By Cellphone

"The telephone world is, at the moment, still in its audio-only phase. Video hasn't gained much traction, partly because video still requires too much data for relatively tiny "pipes" of the phone system to carry, and partly because most people don't care to be caught on camera still dripping wet from the shower. But a consortium composed of Logitech, Verizon Wireless, Qualcomm and gPix has just stumbled onto a novel idea. Maybe the "killer app" for video on phones isn't seeing the person you're calling. Instead, the exciting development may be the ability to use your cellphone's color screen to view remote scenes, both of public places and of your own private ones. What was once a piece of communications gear thus becomes a tool for security, safety and even spying."

I'm not sure if I like this idea. It's certainly interesting, and any application that compels more wireless data technology is worth a look, but the implementation is a little early and the voyeuristic aspect is a bit worrying. On the other hand, ability to access tools like traffic webcams is very cool and potentially useful -- but not on a 160x120 display.