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TECHNOLOGY · AUG 2, 2026

Myspace Owners Announce Plans to Relaunch Social Platform

Tim and Chris Vanderhook announced plans to relaunch Myspace as a community-driven alternative to algorithm-heavy social media platforms.

Owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook announced plans to relaunch Myspace, intending to position the platform as a community-driven alternative to modern social media giants. In the documentary "Myspace," the brothers stated their vision for a service that avoids the algorithm-heavy designs and endless scrolling typical of current platforms.

The owners revealed that a previous attempt to modernize the site failed because the company had passed through too many management changes and lost its original spirit. Despite the lack of a specific launch date or development timeline, the Vanderhooks expressed a firm commitment to the project.

Co-founder Tom Anderson, who sold the company in 2005, is not involved in the relaunch initiative.


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