First released back in 2003, Skype was created by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis along with a small team of Estonian developers. Then, just two years later, the company was bought by eBay for ...

On the free version, there is a 40-minute time limit per meeting. To avoid being cut off you can pay for one of two subscriptions $13 a month Pro tier or a $18 a month Business tier which ups the ...

The news of Skype’s closure prompted a flood of nostalgia from other users online. For some millennials, Skype’s heyday coincided with coming-of-age moments, and its familiar bubbly ringtone ...

The decision to scrap Skype, announced in March, caps a remarkable 21-year run for a software that for many embodied the early values of the open internet.

Skype to shut down today: 5 things you need to know-- Today is Skype's last day, as announced by Microsoft. This forms part of the company's strategy to streamline its communication services and ...

Skype is legacy software dating back to 2003, though it’s been in Microsoft’s hands since 2011 after a $8.5 billion buyout. After that, it has had its own division within the larger company.

Microsoft has pulled the plug on Skype, the well-loved video messaging platform that recently celebrated its 21st birthday. Now you will have to use Microsoft Teams. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip ...