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The invention of Email
Ray Tomlinson sends the first email message. The contents? qwertyuiop -
AOL
AOL Instant Messenger is released!
Petronzio, M. (2012, October 25). A Brief History of Instant Messaging. Retrieved from https://mashable.com/2012/10/25/instant-messaging-history/ -
Myspace Launches
One of the most popular social networking websites ever, Myspace, launches. "MySpace | CrunchBase". www.crunchbase.com. -
Facebook
The most popular social media platform to date, Facebook, launches. Since it's launch, the website has grown to multiple apps, features, and games to make users use it in multiple, versatile ways.
Shontell, A. (2014, August 25). The Only 8 Features Facebook Had When It Launched In 2004. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/facebooks-first-8-features-from-2004-2014-8 -
Youtube Launches
Youtube, a video sharing social media platform, launches.YouTube. (2019, September 12). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YouTube -
Youtube is acquired by google
Youtube, a video based social media platform, is bought by google for $1.65 billion.
Surprise! There's a third YouTube co-founder. (2006, October 11). Retrieved from http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/news/2006-10-11-youtube-karim_x.htm -
Twitter Launch
The social media platform, Twitter, launches. The widely popular platform uses only 149 characters per post at first, but will expand to 240 as of late.
Carlson, N. (2011, April 13). The Real History Of Twitter. Retrieved from https://www.businessinsider.com/how-twitter-was-founded-2011-4 -
Instagram Launches
Instagram, a photo and video sharing platform, launches.
Our Story. (2019, March 26). Retrieved from https://instagram-press.com/our-story/ -
Facebook acquires Instagram
Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 Billion.
Stern, J. (n.d.). Facebook Buys Instagram for $1 Billion. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/04/facebook-buys-instagram-for-1-billion/ -
Vine Launch
Vine, a six second looping video app, launches. Shortly before launch, Twitter acquires the platform for $30 million.
Mossberg, W., Swisher, K., Dearing, M., Hesseldahl, A., Cha, B., Goode, L., … Mossberg, W. (n.d.). Twitter Buys Vine, a Video Clip Company That Never Launched. Retrieved from http://allthingsd.com/20121009/twitter-buys-vine-a-video-clip-company-that-never-launched/ -
Myspace Relaunch
Myspace rebrands with a new look and mobile app. Exciting!
Cheredar, T. (2013, June 12). The new, new Myspace leaves beta - launches a revised design, new features, & a mobile app. Retrieved from https://venturebeat.com/2013/06/12/the-new-new-myspace-leaves-beta-launches-a-revised-design-new-features-a-mobile-app/ -
Vine Shuts Down
Vine announces Twitter is shutting down the app. After it's disbandment, it becomes Vine Camera, a looping camera that can post directly to Twitter.
Roettgers, J. (2016, October 28). Twitter Is Shutting Down Vine. Retrieved from https://variety.com/2016/digital/news/twitter-vine-shutting-down-1201902457/
