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Skype shutdown surfaces sweet memories: ‘I proposed marriage’

Guardian readers share how the software connected them with loved ones when there were few affordable means to reach those for away

The Guardian - US

Skype got shouted down by Teams and Zoom. But it revolutionised human connection

The company that pioneered voice communication over the internet has withered to dust in Microsoft’s hands. Still, I for one am grateful for it

The Guardian - UK

Windows Central Podcast: Skype is DEAD and we're taking it personally

Daniel and Zac discuss Amazon's new Alexa+ service, Windows 365 Link, Framework's 12-inch laptop, free Office, and more.

Windows Central

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Why Elon Musk is targeting a free tax-filing software package

Elon Musk plans cost-cutting – and Americans will end up footing the bill; the business of immigration surveillance; and a fond farewell to Skype

The Guardian - US

Zoom Stock: Leading the Video Market After Skype’s Exit

As Microsoft decides to shut down Skype video services, investors can see which other platforms might continue to dominate the video market.

MarketBeat

The death of Skype: when it closes and what you need to do

Skype is shutting down in the next couple of months, but Microsoft is making the transition to Teams easy.

The Death Of Skype: How A Video Calling Giant Lost Its Edge And Fell Into Irrelevance

Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, urging users to switch to Teams as the once-dominant video calling platform loses out to modern rivals like Zoom.

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Microsoft killed Skype, confirmed AI in Call of Duty, helped people pirate Windows 11, and began testing Office with ads — ALL IN A SINGLE WEEK

Microsoft had a wild week. Skype is officially getting killed, AI is confirmed to be in Call of Duty, and for a brief moment, Microsoft Copilot actually helped people pirate Windows 11. Here’s everything you missed.

Windows Central

Microsoft To Shut Down Skype In May, Users Transition To Teams

Microsoft announces the shutdown of Skype, urging users to switch to Microsoft Teams for communication needs.

Top News

Microsoft is hanging up on Skype, and we should salute it for introducing us all to video calls

Microsoft is shutting down the service that all but invented online video calls

TechRadar

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is closing down Skype, the video-calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011

The Independent UK

Skype is being shut down in favour of Microsoft Teams, and with it dies the best ring tone in the business

An end of an era.

PC Gamer

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades

Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams

The Guardian - US

Skype to shut down in May, Microsoft announces

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The Independent UK

Microsoft to kill Skype and force people to use Teams

Microsoft is finally killing off Skype.

Evening Standard

Microsoft is killing Skype to steer users toward Teams

The app that pioneered voice and video calling over the internet is going for good on May 5

Windows Central

Skype made my marriage possible, and I'm sad to see it go

Skype was how my wife and I made long-distance work, and now it’s disappearing. From late-night chats to watching movies 'side-by-side,' it was our go-to app. Now, with Microsoft ending support, I can't help but feel nostalgic.

Tom’s Hardware

Skype to finally be shuttered in May, 22 years after its August 2003 launch: Updated

Skype to be sunsetted in Q3 2025.

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Windows Central

Microsoft is killing Skype after 14 years of neglect

In a move that will likely surprise no one, it appears Microsoft is gearing up to shut down Skype in the coming months.

Evening Standard

Wall-E, is that you? Rise of AI delivery robots ...Tech and Science Daily podcast

With Ahti Heinla, the Skype co-founder who went on to run AI-powered robot delivery firm Starship Technologies.

TechRadar

Want to ditch Microsoft Teams? Skype is still here, and just made a significant change

You can no longer buy credits on Skype as Microsoft pushes the platform to become subscription-based.

Windows Central

Skype Credit no longer available for purchase, moving millions toward subscriptions as their only option

Microsoft no longer allows people to purchase Skype Credit or a Skype Number. Subscription plans are available to make calls to mobile phones and landlines.

TechRadar

Here's why your smartphone storage is disappearing so fast — popular productivity apps grew 10x in size in a decade, with Asana and Trello the major culprits, but video games remain the biggest data hogs

Rapid growth of app sizes, especially in productivity, gaming, and social media, is filling smartphone storage quickly.

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2024’s Top 6 Screen Recording Tools for Windows

Users may have different requirements when it comes to screen recording. Fortunately, there are plenty of options for screen recording software that may satisfy all of your needs.

TechRadar

Ubigi review

Ubigi is a well-known eSIM provider offering one-time, monthly, and annual plans, making it perfect for digital nomads. However, you don’t get voice calls or SMS.

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