RIP ICQ
In a brief but surprising announcement on icq.com, it was revealed that ICQ, one of the pioneers of instant messaging, will be shutting down next month. This news comes as a shock to the many users who have relied on the service for decades. The announcement on ICQ's official website was concise, stating simply that the service would stop working on June 26, 2024.
ICQ, which stands for "I Seek You," was launched in 1996 and quickly became a staple of online communication. It introduced millions to the concept of instant messaging, long before the advent of social media and modern messaging apps. Over the years, ICQ evolved to keep up with technological advancements, but its core functionality remained the same: connecting people in real-time.
Zoom reveals new logo and product name as part of its evolution into a communications platform
Zoom is far from being a new company, but it really became a household name during the coronavirus pandemic as more and more people were forced to work and communicate online. As part of what it described as an evolution from a video app to a communications platform, Zoom has unveiled a new logo as well as a new name for one of its biggest products
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