2011 Launch Snapchat, a photo/video sharing and social media service, launches.[45] 2011 Acquisition Microsoft acquires Skype Technologies for $8.5 billion.[46] 2011 Launch Google+, a social networking service, launches.[47] 2011 Launch Keek, a video sharing and social media service, launches.[48] 2011 Acquisition Myspace is sold to Specific Media by News Corp. for $35 million.[49] 2011 Launch LinkedIn files for an IPO and trades its first shares under the NYSE symbol "LNKD", at $45 per share.[50] 2011 Laun (21h 10min, jan 2, 2011 y