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Six Degrees
The first recognizable social media, making friends and uploading profiles. -
Launch of Yahoo Messenger
Instant messaging service -
Myspace and Skype Launch
The most popular Myspace social media launches. As well as Skype also launches as the new stream and video chatting/voice calling service. -
Youtube Launch
YouTube is a social media/website that allows vlogs, music, and videos. As well in 2006 YouTube is acquired by Google for $1.65 Billion. -
Tumblr Launch
A new microblogging and social networking launches. -
Instagram Launch
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Snapchat Launch
Popular social media -
Vine Launch
Widely video sharing launch, shortly after being acquired by Twitter for $30 million -
Amazon
Amazon acquires Twitch.tv for $970 Million. -
Pintrest
Pinterest Launch buyable pins. Overall you can purchase from Pinterest itself. -
Periscope Launch
Live video sharing app shortly being acquired by Twitter. -
Time Inc.
Tme Inc buys Myspace and its parent company. -
Vine Discontinued
Vine announces that Twitter will be discontinuing the Vine mobile app.
