Microsoft Launches ‘Messenger TV’ Social Video Application

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Microsoft Launches ‘Messenger TV’ Social Video Application

6:00 am on May 14, 2008 | Category: Web Services, Television, Messaging

The world’s largest software producer, Microsoft Corp., has launched a new software application allowing Windows Live Messenger users in 20 countries to chat with their friends while watching online video clips.

Messenger TV, as the new service is called, offers a wide range of MSN Video clips, including MTV shows, Sony BMG music videos, and other content. Microsoft hopes to combine online video and social networking to create an exciting new social experience.

“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,” commented Microsoft vice president, John Mangelaars. “Watching video online can now be a social experience, as people watch videos together, make comments and share reactions.”

The Messenger TV service will initially be available in 20 countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Singapore, and a number of European countries.