The History of web, social media, and internet

By Curlyfries1158

  • Vine

    Vine was launched after being aquired by Twitter.

  • Instagram

    Instagram launches it's video sharing feature allowing users to share videos.

  • Google Hangout

    Launches its video calls and instant messaging.

  • MySpace

    MySpace relaunches with a new designed look.

  • Smartphone

    56% of Americans now own a smartphone of some kind.

  • Snapchat

    Snapchat launches its timeline feature based on events.

  • Amazon

    Amazon aquires Twitch.TV for 900 million dollars.

  • Relationships

    45% of internet users who are 18 to 29 say that the internet has a impact on their serious relationship.

  • Friendster

    Friendster is shut down do the lack of engagement of people.

  • Pinterest

    Pinterest anounces buyable pins.

  • Facebook

    Facebook annouces that we should do everything in our power to help those in poverty during a U.N. meeting.

  • Microsoft

    Microsoft aquires linkedin for a lot of money and closes the deal.

  • Time inc.

    Time aquires MySpace and its parent company. Who knows if they will do anything with it.

  • Vine

    Vine is dead. RIP

  • Beme

    Beme shuts down after being aquired by CNN.

  • Yahoo

    Yahoo is discontinued in India and will only be continued on andriod.