Techradar posted a story that Microsoft has announced it will shut down its MSN TV platform
The service, created by developer and eventual OnLive founder Steve Perlman as 'WebTV', was snapped up by Microsoft in 1997 for a whopping $425m (UK£285, AUD$468).The box, which came bundled with a keyboard and remote control, allowed users subscription-based access to the web, emails, Messenger and to view photos, listen to the radio and more.However, increased competition from the likes of AOL TV and a general lack of appetite for the web TV experience at that stage meant the device never truly fulfilled its potential.Microsoft to retire MSN TV, the ahead of its time connected set-top box
