"We launched with a closed invitation system to keep us focused on our initial user base of students," a Microsoft spokesperson explained in response to Campaign Asia-Pacific's questions. "At this ...

update The launch of Microsoft's experimental research project So.cl had been prudent in its positioning, and analysts note that gaining foothold in social media market will not be easy due to strong ...

Microsoft has officially launched an “experimental” social networking site called So.cl, which combines facets of social networking, search, and media sharing with a user interface resembling Google+.

Microsoft’s FUSE Labs has announced it is killing So.cl (or just plain Socl), a multimedia-infused social network and search tool positioned as a complement to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and ...

So.cl, an experimental research project from Microsoft, that combines social networking and search to promote learning, is now accepting all users interested in joining the site. The social networking ...