Facebook launches Messenger for kids under 13 — let’s chat about how unnecessary that is Facebook announced Monday that it is rolling out a new app in the U.S. called Messenger Kids, targeting young people… Read More
Uber debuts in-app chat to improve communication between drivers and riders Uber is rolling out a new chat feature that allows drivers and riders to communicate with each other directly through… Read More
Golden State Warriors launch Facebook Messenger bot for fans to use during NBA Playoffs Golden State Warriors fans now have a new tech-powered assistant at their disposal during the NBA Playoffs. The Bay Area-based… Read More
ReplyYes raises an additional $6.5M for its text message retail platform ReplyYes, a chat commerce startup that spun out of Madrona Venture Labs, has raised $6.5 million of a $9.3 million… Read More
Need help searching for a rental? Trulia hopes new Facebook Messenger bot does the trick The competition for available rentals in Seattle is heated, so it can’t hurt to add another tool to your search routine.… Read More
Facebook still testing SMS integration with Messenger — here’s why it could be a game-changer A new Facebook Messenger feature has rendered the stock text messaging app on my Samsung Galaxy S7 smartphone useless. Facebook… Read More
Facebook launches chatbot platform for Messenger to help businesses talk with customers Facebook today announced a chatbot platform that lets businesses offer automated customer support via the Messenger app, joining a bevy of tech companies building… Read More
Facebook continues Messenger push with addition of video calling Facebook is offering its users a new way to stay in touch face-to-face. The company announced today that it’s bringing… Read More
NASA’s Messenger spacecraft to go out in a blaze of glory by crashing into Mercury Talk about making an exit. NASA’s Messenger spacecraft, which they launched in 2004 to orbit and study Mercury, is going… Read More
Skype promises to improve messaging and boost feature parity across devices Skype is promising to make it easier to access and send chat messages inside its apps —saying it’s “putting conversations at… Read More
Microsoft warns Messenger users: Skype deadline coming Emails were sent out to Windows Live Messenger users today notifying them that the Microsoft is shutting down the chat service… Read More
Confirmed: Microsoft retiring Messenger, shifting to Skype Microsoft’s Skype division this morning confirmed that the company will be retiring its Windows Live Messenger service and shifting users… Read More
