Message syncing, other updates coming to Skype soon, Microsoft says
Microsoft is working on multiple updates for Skype.
How Skype works: What’s behind the premiere online calling service
Chances are you've heard of the renowned peer-to-peer VoIP service known as Skype. It's a quick and capable communication tool, but how does the thing work?
‘Have you lurked her texts?’ How the directors of ‘Noah’ captured the pain of Facebook-era dating
A short film takes a look at a relationship imploding after digital miscommunications.
Skype achieves video calls with 3D holographic avatars, but don’t hold your breath
How about attending a business meeting at your company where everyone around the table except you is a 3D holographic avatar? If Skype and Microsoft choose to push ahead with their technology, it could become a reality.
Living with a Chromebook for a week is like 7 minutes of heaven, then 7 days of hell
I just finished spending a week using the Chromebook Pixel as my main computer. While things started out pleasant enough, they quickly took a turn for the worse. Here are all the things I couldn't do on my Chromebook.
Now you can Skype straight from your Outlook.com account
Microsoft officially launched Skype integration within Outlook.com today, making it available in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Brazil, France, and Germany.
Skype joins the Start screen club, will come pre-installed in Windows 8.1
Microsoft confirmed today that Skype will come pre-installed in Windows 8.1. Skype will take the place of Microsoft's Windows 8 messaging app.
Zimmerman trial interrupted by comical barrage of Skype callers
After the Skype disruption during the George Zimmerman murder trial this week, it's clear that law schools should do a better job teaching future attorneys how to handle digital communication in the courtroom.
Free video messaging added to Skype for iOS
Skype for iOS received an update today that gives users the ability to send unlimited video messages. Call stability, improved photo sharing and more also included.
Hands on: Skype evolves into a Snapchat competitor with Video Messages
Feeling the pinch with plenty of competitors in the video messaging space, Skype has joined the game with its own take on video messaging.
Forget texts, send videos instead! Skype enables free unlimited video messaging
Skype announced today that it now allows all users, regardless of premium membership status, to send unlimited video messages to other users, free of charge.
Our favorite hidden hacks to spice up your social networks
Bored of Facebook's emoticons? Tired of Snapchat's color palette? These hidden tips and tricks will help keep things interesting.
NHL coach gets fired during a Skype chat
Definitely a crappy way to find out that you've just been fired, professional hockey coach Ralph Krueger got canned after connecting on a Skype call with the team's general management.
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
We roundup the best messaging apps and chat clients for mobile and desktop in a face off to determine the king of chat. Will it be Skype, WhatsApp, BBM, or someone else?
Skype starts Outlook.com integration, video voicemail comes to Windows desktop beta
Microsoft's rolling out Outlook.com with Skype integration to UK users; U.S. and Germany will get it soon. Skype's video voicemail service was also updated.
Move over, Hologram Tupac: Microsoft’s working on 3D holographic avatars for Skype
A new job listing for a Microsoft engineer cites that the company's working on a Skype system that offers users the chance to make holographic body doubles.
Durex classes up the wearable tech space with “Fundawear”
If you can't be in the same room, Durex is hoping that smartphone-controlled vibrating underwear is the next best thing for couples.
Microsoft under fire after student uncovers Chinese surveillance of Skype
The online conversations of Chinese Skype users are being monitored, says one American graduate student.
Sick of having an ocean between you and your beloved? Get married on the internet!
Finally, long distance couples have a way of getting married without having to be together in one place. Proxy marriages are legal, but only in some states.
Hold the phone! A third of all calls made are over Skype
Skype is seeing some impressive growth, and now has reached the milestone of representing a third of all global calling. Can Skype continue to stay strong?
Life and Tiles of a Win8 Convert: A soy latte, a Lumia, and a crazy bum with a shopping cart
In the 9th edition of The Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert, Andrew tries to test out Skype when he gets in a tussle with a crazy man at a coffee shop.
Skype for iPad update: Auto reconnection of dropped calls, add cash to account and more
Skype has rolled out an update to its iPad app. New features include the automatic reconnection of dropped calls and the ability to add cash to your Skype account from within the app.
Life and Tiles of a Win8 Convert: It’s lonely without Google
Converting your devices is one thing, but when we had Andrew switch to a Microsoft life, he had to go all the way. In this "Life and Tiles of a Windows 8 Convert," he details what it's like to live without Google's services, and it's no walk in the park.
‘Open Letter to Skype’ demands Microsoft come clean about user privacy
In an "Open Letter to Skype," more than 100 Internet activists and digital rights groups have demanded that the Microsoft-owned VoIP service become transparent about user privacy.
Microsoft Messenger to shut down March 15 and will be replaced by Skype
Bid Microsoft's Messenger a farewell on March 15. That day marks the first day that Skype officially replaces the instant messaging client.
Researchers find a way to send secret “silent” messages through Skype
Polish researchers discovered a secret way to send encrypted messages through Skype during the silent moments of your conversations.
Apps and updates worth downloading: Facebook Messenger, Cycloramic, Final Fantasy II, and more
Deck out your new phone or tablet with apps to use while you're un-decking the halls and recovering from the holidays. Facebook Messenger and Skype get updates, get a new app to manage your tasks or replace your keyboard, and relive classic games like Final Fantasy and Metal Slug on new platforms.
Skype offers a month of free and unlimited worldwide calling
If you have friends or family around the world and fancy calling them on their landline or mobile phone this Christmas, Skype's offering free calls for a month to a long list of countries.
Terms & Conditions: Skype’s limits on ‘unlimited,’ blocked countries, forbidden uses and more
Skype manages to keep its terms of use and privacy policy as slimmed down as possible -- but they're still beasts.
Facebook reacts to Airtime by adding Call button on Timeline
Likely an attempt to bring more attention to the Skype-powered video calling feature, Facebook hopes more video chats will be initiated from the Timeline page.
Skype plans on providing free Wi-Fi in NYC on New Year’s Eve
With millions of Americans planning New Years celebrations across the country, Skype is reaching out to anyone celebrating in New York City with the gift of free Wi-Fi for the holiday.
Skype offering free airport WiFi to Mac, PC and iOS over the holidays
Skype's handing out free WiFi this holiday season at more than 50 airports nationwide.
Skype software update adds Skype-to-Facebook calls
While Facebook recently announced a partnership with Skype in regards to video chatting, the software version of Skype has finally been updated to allow communication to users of the social network.
Facebook now allows friends to help recover accounts
With an increasing amount of passwords to remember on a daily basis for a variety of sites across the Web, Facebook is adding a new method for users to recover an account without the need of a password.
Microsoft completes Skype acquisition deal
Skype is now officially a part of computer giant Microsoft. A statement released late Thursday by the Redmond-based company welcomed Skype as a new business division within Microsoft.
German officials admit to using R2D2 Trojan to spy on citizens
German government officials from Bavaria and other states admit to spying on citizens using the R2D2 Trojan software, found by Chaos Computer Club hackers, which may be in breach of German wiretapping law.
Italian VoIP firm challenges Microsoft/Skype deal
Italy's Messagenet is challenging Microsoft's $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype in a move to prevent Redmond from bundling Skype with Windows.
Therapists turning to Skype for online counseling sessions
Is therapy headed into the Internet tubes? The recent trend of online therapy is increasingly becoming popular with both patients and doctors.