Best Skype alternatives now that it’s officially gone
After 23 years of connecting people worldwide, Skype, the iconic video-calling service, officially shuts down today, May 5, 2025. Microsoft, Skype’s parent company, announced that users can migrate ...
RIP Skype — you were right about almost everything
"When I knew it was over was when I downloaded Skype."
All the way back in 2003, Michael Powell, then the chairman of the FCC and the United States' chief regulator of the telecom industry, told ...
Microsoft outshines Amazon where it matters most
Microsoft and Amazon, two tech giants, reported their earnings last week, providing insight into the current state of the cloud and AI markets. Microsoft’s stock surged over 11%, driven by strong cl...
Microsoft shuts down Skype after 21 years
Microsoft is shutting down today, as part of its efforts to push users towards Microsoft Teams, a collaboration and communication platform designed for businesses and organizations.
Skype, launched in...
Why Services Firms Are Worried About Tariffs Too
From law to consulting firms, services firms don’t face the same direct pressure from U.S. tariffs that the goods sector does. However, that doesn’t mean they’re in the clear.
U.S.-based goods f...
Skype Signs Off: The Original Video Call MVP Hangs Up for Good
Skype, the blue bubble that once connected continents and conference rooms with a single click, will fall silent for good on Monday (May 5). For millions who remember the iconic ringtone and the thril...
