Microsoft's Skype has finally shut down, concluding its 22-year tenure as the once-dominant internet calling and messaging service. Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion in what was then ...

Sometimes web-based services and sites get sold for eye-catching amounts of money. But Microsoft’s proposal to buy Skype for $8.5 billion — yes, that’s a “b” — caught even the most jaded techies ...

Skype is riding a VOIP wave it helped create with free computer-to-computer calls, but it's far from being alone in the fast-growing industry Skype users in the U.S. and Canada can call free to ...

Ben Khalesi covers the intersection of artificial intelligence and everyday tech at Android Police. With a background in AI and data science, he enjoys making technical topics approachable for those ...

1. What you'll need: Skype is supported on all major computer operating systems, though you'll need a microphone and speakers, and a broadband connection is recommended to keep the sound from seeming ...