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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
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Microsoft Launches Messenger TV
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Microsoft has launched a new online service in 20 countries which will allow users to watch video clips while they chat via Windows Live Messenger.
The new service called Messenger TV will offer a range
of clips on MSN Video including MTV shows and music
clips from providers such as Sony BMG .
To fire up Messenger TV, users need to start a regular
chat session with a friend via Windows Live Messenger,
then launch Messenger TV from the list of activities
within Messenger. A list of available content from MSN
Video will appear, from which a playlist can be
created.
The firm hopes the ability to watch clips with friends
on different computers will create a new social
experience and attract users who already spend hours on
social networks.
"Online video has exploded in popularity over the last
year, but to date it has been something people watch
on their own. Messenger TV is set to change all that,"
said John Mangelaars, the vice-president, EMEA, of
consumer and online for Microsoft.
"Watching video online can now be a social experience,
as people watch videos together, make comments and
share reactions."
The service will launch in 20 countries including many
European countries, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore,
Brazil, Canada and Mexico but not the United States. |
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