Microsoft will make out thanks to Facebook, Skype deal
Microsoft's Skype acquisition means it will work even more closely with Facebook and its 750 million users.
Facebook’s ‘awesome’ product is video chat from Skype
Facebook has deeply integrated Skype into its site, bringing the chat client's simple and popular video calling system directly to your profile page.
Facebook rumored to launch Skype-powered video chat
Word is still out on what "awesome" new product Facebook plans to unveil on Wednesday, but there's a good hunch floating around that it's a built-in Skype-powered video chat feature.
More speculation on Facebook’s ‘awesome’ launch next week
We narrow down some of the possible products Facebook will introduce on Wednesday.
Skype brings two-way video calling to (some) Android users
Skype for Android 2.0 delivers video calling over a WiFi or 3G connection, but so fr, only a few handsets will work with the updated app.
Skype riles execs with firings, fine print on stock options
The acquisition has gone through, but Skype is in hot water for the alleged mistreatment of its former executive staff.
Dutch parliament approves mobile neutrality bill
The Dutch parliament has approved legislation requiring mobile operators to let customers use services like Skype and WhatsApp at no additional charge.
DOJ approves Microsoft’s acquisition of Skype
Microsoft's takeover of VoIP operator Skype has cleared one regulatory hurdle: the Justice Department has tacitly approved the deal.
Skype executives booted out amid Microsoft takeover
In the wake of Microsoft's $8.5 billion purchase of Skype, a number of senior executives have lost their jobs.
Comcast to offer Skype connectivity this year
Comcast customers will soon be able to use the full functionality of Skype through a rented box, HD camera and special remote that connects directly to any HDTV.
Via Vadis brings Skype patent infringement claims to U.S.
A month after being bought by Microsoft, Skype is facing new U.S. litigation from Via Vadis, a Luxembourg company claiming skype infringes on two patents.
Text messaging is dying, report shows
If a recent decline in the number of text messages sent is any indication, the days of over-priced texting plans may soon come to an end.
Skype fix now available after outage affects ‘small number’ of users
A "small number" of Skype users couldn't connect to the VoIP service this morning. But the company has already issued a fix to the problem.
19 percent of U.S. adults have made Internet phone calls, says Pew
Almost one fifth of all U.S. adults have made an Internet phone call over a VOIP provider like Skype or Vonage and one in 20 does so on a daily basis, says a new Pew survey.
Skype connection issues identified, fix is being worked on
Skype is in the process of addressing a technical issue with the service that saw some customers having trouble signing in and accessing their accounts this morning.