Microsoft Takes Aim At Social Media (Again) With msnNOW, Tapping Facebook Data

Microsoft's latest attempt to inject life into its middling MSN Web portal is msnNOW, which aims to be a one-stop shop for topics and breaking news getting the most buzz from Facebook, Twitter, Bing, and BreakingNews.com.

Microsoft’s latest attempt to inject life into its middling MSN web portal is msnNOW, which aims to be a one-stop shop for topics and breaking news getting the most buzz from Facebook, Twitter, Bing, and BreakingNews.com.

The software giant said the editorial staff for msnNOW will monitor hot trends and topics, in 100 words or less (eat your heart out, Twitter!), to create a single source of fresh, relevant content, along with “key insights on why it’s trending, if it’s true, what people are saying about it, and where to find out more.”

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