In 2025, Microsoft made a costly $8.5 billion decision. The full story is surprising, and the details reveal a major shift in ...

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Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011 and which had helped spark a ...

On Friday, Microsoft announced that the 21-year-old calling and messaging service will shut down May 5. The software company is encouraging Skype users to migrate to its free Teams app. Create a free ...

Before there was Zoom, Skype was the dominant internet-based phone and video service for the masses. After 22 years of service (14 years under Microsoft), customers were shocked to learn that ...

If you've been working from in the past few weeks, the chances are that you attended at least one meeting via Zoom video call. Zoom rose rapidly to popularity during the COVID-19 crisis, as it's an ...

The service to be launched Wednesday will enable multiple Skype users to videoconference for $9.95 per month Startup ViVu has released a software plug-in for Skype that allows the popular Internet ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

When deciding between Skype and WhatsApp for video calling, it's crucial to understand the unique strengths and weaknesses of each platform. Both apps serve the same purpose but cater to different ...

Did Skype's total failure last holiday season get you worried? Are you tired of Skype's generally poor quality even at its free price-tag? Afraid of what Microsoft might do with Skype? According to ...

Today Skype updated their Skype for Android app to include Skype Video Calls. Skype users on Android can now video chat with any of the million other Skype users in the world, as well as make ...

On Friday, Microsoft announced that the 21-year-old calling and messaging service will shut down May 5. The software company is encouraging Skype users to migrate to its free Teams app. Skype won ...