Why we're here

Ananova - not just a talking head We're best known for creating the world's first virtual newscaster and we love reading Ananova's fanmail. But there's a serious side to our mission: we're here to create a different kind of news service.

Ananova: your news on your terms
Ananova is a new kind of news service.
12:37 Wednesday 6th December 2000

Designing Ananova
Ananova, the world's first virtual newscaster, made her debut on the internet on April 19, 2000 with the words "Hello World! Here is the news and this time it's personal!"
16:26 Tuesday 28th November 2000

Ananova - your reaction
Ever since Ananova broadcast her first bulletin on April 19, 2000 her inbox has been flooded with fan mail from all around the world.
16:16 Tuesday 28th November 2000

Ananova: your personal digital information assistant
Wouldn't it be great if you could get a friend to call you whenever you needed to know something?
16:09 Tuesday 28th November 2000

Ananova's famous first words
Ananova made her debut as the world's first virtual newscaster on April 19, 2000 with the words: "Hello World! Here's the news and this time it's personal!"
15:53 Tuesday 28th November 2000

Get involved in Ananova's news coverage
The Ananova news service has been invented for the world of interactive mobile communications.
14:45 Tuesday 28th November 2000

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