Microsoft Research FUSE Labs announced a significant update for its Socl information network. This spring update brings a new look and new features. The site now features improved site navigation, better post creation, featuring, private messages support and more. Read the full list below.
- Simplified site navigation, including:
- create a post button
- discover (full site search and discovery)
- pinned menu for quick access to notifications, messages, setting, parties and about
- centered Socl logo to refresh the page
- single click access to your profile
- feed pivots between following and everyone
- Collections and Interests merged into one concept
- collections curated by everyone (formerly Interests)
- collections curated by individuals, including private collections
- collection descriptions
- tags now done at the collection level rather than the post level and applied only by collection followers
- Better post creation, featuring:
- drag and drop
- resize
- shuffle
- share to other social networks
- Personal opportunity cards to help build your following feed
- Private messages
- In line editing of profile information
- Enhanced discovery, search and presentation of related content
- Enhanced first time user experience
Source: Microsoft FUSE Labs
