Yahoo unveils Livetext, a messaging app with a Snapchat feel

NEW YORK — Following a flurry of rumors circulating the web over the past few weeks, Yahoo unveiled its new messaging product on Wednesday called Livetext

The update unharnesses the company from its ancient Yahoo Messenger product and gives it a more robust tool to compete with the likes of everything from Snapchat to Microsoft's Skype (sort of, keep reading)

Without a doubt, the most unique thing about the app is that it is live video texting "without" sound. The text appears over the person's live video image (including emojis!). Read more...