Instant messaging

A video: “The Rise and Fall of MSN Messenger, the Chat App That Defined Online Life Before Social Media”

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“The Rise and Fall of MSN Messenger” chronicles the journey of Microsoft’s iconic chat application from its launch in 1999 to its eventual demise. The video explores how Microsoft leveraged its massive Hotmail user base and Windows XP integration to overtake early pioneers like ICQ and AOL’s AIM, making MSN Messenger a cultural cornerstone for … Read more

A case study in verification for news comes from Turkey… Journalism agenda…

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Turkey, propaganda and eyewitness media: A case study in verification for news First Draft News by Eyewitness Media Hub It was around 10:15 pm in Turkey on July 15th when messages started to go around about “strange events taking place in Istanbul and Ankara”. A terrorist attack, some said. A coup attempt, said others. It quickly … Read more