No more winks, nudges, or shoddy modem connections cutting into your emoticon battles with your best friend (everyone did that, right?): Microsoft's MSN Messenger will officially be signing off Oct.

instant messaging, when everyone’s IM interface looked the same; 😮 was considered an expressive emoticon; and IM lovers had to go elsewhere to play games or share live video. IM lovers who are tired ...

Is there an emoticon to express your sentiment at the unveiling of a new version of an instant messaging product? If none pop to mind, check again. With the launch of the public preview of MSN ...

No more winks, nudges, or shoddy modem connections cutting into your emoticon battles with your best friend (everyone did that, right?): Microsoft's MSN Messenger will officially be signing off Oct.