Microsoft is aiming to capitalise on the user-generated video phenomenon by launching an online service to compete with YouTube, Google and Yahoo. I wonder many times why can’t these Microsoft guys ever do anything unique and original for themselves? SoapBox as it is called will start testing today but will be officially launched in 6 months time.
YouTube had 34 million visitors last month, according to Nielsen/NetRatings, while MSN Video attracts about 12m. MSN Video was once the most popular video site until fans of user-generated content propelled YouTube, MySpace and Google past Microsoft.
An earlier review of the Soapbox beta by website Cnet said it was “disappointing”. “It’s a slightly better sharing service than YouTube in some small technical ways,” wrote Cnet’s Rafe Needleman.
Via: BBC
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