Microsoft answers Google’s YouTube with Messenger TV

As the Web 2.0 era rages on, Microsoft is late in the game with its Messenger TV service.  Take what You Tube currently offers but transform it into a real time chat and viewing of videos with your friends.  You will be able to watch the same video in sync with users on your messenger list and comment about the video in real time chat.  Pretty cool concept except it has been launched in 20 countries except the United States.  Although the guys over at Arstechnica fixed that by changing the language option in IE to en-CA(Canada language preset) and were able to use the service.  Imagine watching your favorite TV show, in real time, with friends, family, and co-workers.  Surely a distraction for everyone to turn the service off!  Just kidding.  I’m sure porn buff’s will love this service though.