Articles about Skype
Skype is a freemium video conferencing tool developed by Skype Technologies headquartered in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg. Skype technologies released Skype as a voice over Internet protocol (VOIP) service in 2003 to make free of cost computer-to-computer calls. At the time, a paid subscription could let you call landline numbers and mobile phones using your computer.eBay acquired Skype in September 2005 and announced plans to spin it off as an initial public offering in 2010. In 2011, Microsoft paid $8.5 billion and acquired the company. Today, Skype supports most major operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The service is also accessible via Microsoft's Xbox range of gaming consoles. Amid the pandemic, Skype has been dethroned by Zoom, Google Meet, and another Microsoft offering called Teams that was formerly an enterprise-only solution. However, Skype remains easily accessible across 108 languages And boasted of around 100 million monthly active users and 40 million daily users in early 2020. Recently, in 2017, Skype transitioned from a peer-to-peer service to a centralized service that utilized Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform.

18 May 2021
TechnologyFollowing in the footsteps of other enterprise-grade video calling solutions that opened their doors to the masses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has launched a version of Teams for personal use today.

25 Sep 2020
TechnologyAt its mega hardware event last night, Amazon made a flurry of tempting announcements.

25 Sep 2020
TechnologyLast night, Amazon made major headlines by showcasing plenty of products.

08 Jul 2020
TechnologyIn light of the ongoing global pandemic and social distancing requirements, leading technology companies have doubled down on video calling and conferencing.

30 Jun 2020
IndiaThe rules of the world, like maintaining a respectable distance, minimizing social contact, and wearing masks, don't fit the bill for sex workers, whose livelihoods depend on physical touch.

04 May 2020
BusinessJio Platforms, the entity housing telecom and digital businesses of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has picked up Rs. 5,655 crore ($747 million) in investment from US-based private equity firm Silver Lake.

22 Apr 2020
TechnologyYou may already know about deepfakes, the AI-generated clips that show one person's face or voice in another person's video.

19 Apr 2020
TechnologyGiven the whole COVID-19 situation, New York has officially started allowing wedding ceremonies to be conducted via video conference.

16 Apr 2020
TechnologyWhen you are stuck at home, practising social distancing, it might be a little difficult to deal with all the loneliness.

09 Apr 2020
WorldAs the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the United States, scenes become grimmer in the eastern state of New York.

05 Apr 2020
TechnologyApple encourages security researchers to flag vulnerabilities in its products and is also willing to pay some really good money for that.

04 Apr 2020
TechnologyIn the wake of coronavirus pandemic, the need to be connected virtually has become even more pronounced. Latching on that, Microsoft has released a new 'Meet Now' feature for Skype that allows you to easily set up and share a conference call with no sign-ups or downloads.

04 Apr 2020
TechnologyThe spread of coronavirus may have left you in isolation, waiting desperately for the day you would go out, eat out, and spend time with friends and family.

03 Apr 2020
TechnologyMore than nine years after launching Messenger, Facebook has made the popular messaging service available as a dedicated app for Windows and macOS users.

21 Mar 2020
TechnologyThe spread of COVID-19 in India has forced the government to close down public spaces.

18 Jan 2020
SportsThe Bangladesh tour of Pakistan has continued to hit roadblocks with five members of the visiting coaching staff have withdrawn themselves.

12 Jan 2020
TechnologyA few months ago, Motherboard made a shocking revelation that Microsoft has been sending "poorly secured" Cortana and Skype recordings to human contractors.

24 Dec 2019
TechnologyWhen Israeli malware was caught spying on WhatsApp chats of thousands of activists, journalists, and academicians, we knew that the nightmares of dystopian state surveillance are coming to life.

05 Sep 2019
EntertainmentIn today's times, technology is omnipresent, and hence it's difficult to ignore the same.

08 Aug 2019
TechnologyAfter Apple, Google, and Amazon, Microsoft has joined the list of companies sharing sensitive user data with third parties.

02 Apr 2019
TechnologyA major problem has been highlighted in Skype's Android app, a bug that automatically answers incoming video calls on the platform.

09 Feb 2019
TechnologyAfter a long wait, Skype for desktop is getting background blur capabilities.

22 Nov 2018
TechnologyIn a major upgrade, Amazon's Alexa-powered devices are getting Skype support from Microsoft.

20 Nov 2018
WorldUsing video chatting platforms like Skype to connect with friends and family can stave off depression in older adults, a study found.

08 Nov 2018
EntertainmentIn our years of living, we have often seen life imitating art, wherein the fantastic things portrayed in works of art have been turned to reality, thanks to the visionary innovators.

23 Oct 2018
WorldThe murder of Washington Post columnist and dissident Saudi Arabia journalist Jamal Khashoggi has spelled trouble for the Kingdom and crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS).

30 Jul 2018
EntertainmentSonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja got married on May 8. The newlyweds, though very much in love, are equally committed professionals.

17 Apr 2018
MumbaiHailing online communication platforms like Skype as legal medium for granting divorces, the Bombay HC has allowed a US-based woman to give her consent for mutual divorce virtually.

30 Mar 2018
TechnologyMicrosoft has updated its Services Agreement under which it reserves the right to penalize or ban users for "offensive language" and "inappropriate content" across its products like Skype, Xbox and even Office.

06 Mar 2018
EntertainmentHe was the go-to lover boy of the romcoms in the 2000s. You may remember him from 'That '70s Show' or 'Two and a Half Men', but Ashton Kutcher is no longer the guy next door.

05 Mar 2018
TechnologyMicrosoft is rolling out an updated version of Skype that is optimized for low-end Android smartphones.

07 Sep 2017
TechnologySocial media giant Facebook is revamping its AI-trained bots to mimic human facial expressions, reports said.

18 Jul 2017
TechnologyiOS users will soon be able to play YouTube videos directly on WhatsApp, according to WABetaInfo, which claims the feature is under development.

14 Jul 2017
TechnologyThe latest update of WhatsApp makes sharing of files easier. Large documents can now be shared; the update limits the file size sharing up to 100MB.

23 Jun 2017
TechnologyWhatsApp users might soon be able to transfer money via UPI on the platform. The Facebook-owned messaging app is already in talks with SBI, NPCI and other financial institutions to "devise ways to integrate their systems" for the same.

20 Jun 2017
TechnologyHow many times have you sent a message to a boss/ex/relative on WhatsApp, only to regret it the very next second?

20 Sep 2016
BusinessTechnology giant Microsoft is reportedly planning to shut down Skype's London office and lay off nearly 400 people working there.