TechCrunch Leaks AOL's "Super Secret" Video Chat Product
AV is "incredibly easy to use," says AIM chief
On Thursday, AOL’s Head of AIM Products Jason Shellen sent an email to AOL staffers announcing the "super secret internal launch" of a "shiny new video chat product dubbed 'AV.'" The email offered employees a chance to try out the new product, but clearly warned them, "DO NOT SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE OUTSIDE AOL!"
TechCrunch wasn’t included the email, even though it's owned by AOL, but it did manage to receive a leaked copy. The blog was a bit miffed at being left out of the loop, so what did it do? Released the memo and a link to the beta version of AV, of course! (The linked address also makes one wonder whether AOL's putting an AIM product called AV at aim.com/av
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