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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?

Microsoft squashes Skype bugs and improves reliability, but how many people still use the app?

Microsoft shipped an update to Skype Insiders recently that improves reliability and removes bugs. The update also serves as a good chance to ask which communication apps you use in 2024.

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Remember Skype? Well now it’s ad-free again, which will be a refreshing change for Windows 11 users

Remember Skype? Well now it’s ad-free again, which will be a refreshing change for Windows 11 users

Windows 11 might be continually getting more ads, but at least for Skype users, Microsoft is going in the other direction.

Microsoft removes ads from Skype but leaves them in Windows 11's Start menu

Microsoft removes ads from Skype but leaves them in Windows 11's Start menu

The new update also brings OneAuth integration to Skype for iOS and revamps the AI image creator experience on Skype Desktop.

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Tech giants on notice over 'blindness' to abuse content

Tech giants on notice over 'blindness' to abuse content

Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.

Living in the past much? Security advice for US colleges warns on ancient iconic file-sharing systems — such as Kazaa and LimeWire

Living in the past much? Security advice for US colleges warns on ancient iconic file-sharing systems — such as Kazaa and LimeWire

Security advice for US colleges warns against using ancient file-sharing systems such as Kazaa and LimeWire.

'Microsoft killed my online life,' Microsoft is reportedly banning Palestinians in the U.S. for life for calling relatives in Gaza

'Microsoft killed my online life,' Microsoft is reportedly banning Palestinians in the U.S. for life for calling relatives in Gaza

Microsoft has been banning Palestinians living in the U.S. and other western nations for calling relatives in Gaza, according to a BBC investigation on the subject. Here's what we know.

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Crackdown against fraudsters impersonating as policemen

Crackdown against fraudsters impersonating as policemen

People lost ₹21.04 crore to cyber criminals in just one month

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Centre blocks over 1,000 Skype IDs used by cybercriminals

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and Microsoft block over 1,000 Skype IDs used in cyber blackmail and fraud.

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Microsoft revitalizes forgotten messaging service with major update that adds AI experiences, chat reactions, and more — you'll never guess which one

Microsoft has unveiled a major update to its GroupMe messaging service that introduces a whole bunch of new features, including integrated Copilot AI functionality, 1-1 calling support, reactions, and an overhauled interface for iOS and Android.

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PSA: It doesn't matter if your computer runs on ARM, all of your apps will work on Windows 11

Windows devices running on Arm processors from Qualcomm and Microsoft can run x86 and x64 apps in Windows 11 with a clever trick that means your productivity isn't negatively affected.

How to speed up your computer without spending money or upgrading hardware

Effective steps for Windows, macOS, Chromebook, and Linux users to enhance performance and increase speed.

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Watch out - these fake websites advertising Google Meet, Skype, and Zoom are just spreading malware

Another typosquatting campaign is active, tricking people into downloadng RATs

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Check out what's new for the still-updated Skype in this emoji-filled change log

Microsoft just started rolling out an update for Skype Insiders that includes several PDF improvements and new ways to share GIFs and enhanced media.

Quicklink Adds SMPTE 2110 Support With Quicklink TX

Quicklink TX (Skype TX) 2110, brings the integration of Skype and Microsoft Teams callers into ST 2110 media workflows

What we want to see from Windows 11 in 2024

With Windows 12 allegedly arriving by the end of the year, here are five features we want to see in Windows 11 before it arrives.

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This feature is so cool it almost makes me want to use Skype

Microsoft is now testing TwinCam mode in Skype, which allows you to use a smartphone as a secondary camera feed in a call. The company also rolled out stacked media albums to Insiders.

8 countries with the strictest VPN laws

Not all countries allow VPN use within their borders. Here are the 8 major countries where VPNs are illegal or under heavy surveillance.

Skype messages are being used to give away your location: Here’s how

Skype mobile app flaw is revealing user IP addresses and location information.

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