What went wrong with Skype?
Microsoft was too busy adding emoji and trying to compete with the rise of WhatsApp, FaceTime, Snapchat, and Facebook ...
Why Microsoft is killing off Skype and sending it to the tech graveyard
Skype was a vestige of the early-2000s tech boom and bust, and its current users will be transitioned over to free accounts on Microsoft Teams — the company’s preferred videoconferencing and workplace ...
Skype signs off: Here's where Microsoft's video platform went wrong as others zoomed by
Skype (MSFT) is chirping its last goodbye. Its parent company, Microsoft, announced on Friday that Skype will be going offline for good on May 5, 2025. The tech giant is instead pivoting all its focus ...
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Skype to Shut 14 Years After Microsoft’s $8.5 Billion Purchase
The Redmond, Washington-based company will offer Skype users the option of migrating to Teams, which is now its strongest rival to Salesforce Inc.-owned Slack, before it shuts down in May. “I’ve been ...
Say goodbye to Skype
Microsoft says it will shut down the once popular voice-over-Internet-protocol (VoIP) and video calling tool Skype in May ...
The New York Times20d
Microsoft Will End Skype Internet Calling Service in May
The company plans to move users ... As part of the move, Microsoft will not lay off any employees who worked on the app, a spokeswoman said. Skype users will be able to transfer old account ...
MacRumors20d
Skype Is Finally Shutting Down on May 5
The company's decision to discontinue ... to other projects rather than being laid off. Skype played a key role in popularizing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) technology, enabling businesses ...
The Verge20d
Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams
Existing Skype Number users will also need to port their number over to ... that the company was preparing for the eventual retirement of Skype. In December, Microsoft killed off Skype credits ...
TechCrunch8d
A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs
Will cut up to 300 workers in Dublin, accounting for roughly 10% of the company’s workforce in Ireland. Is reportedly set to lay off over 1,000 employees and contractors in a cost-cutting effort.
Morningstar20d
Why Microsoft is killing off Skype and sending it to the tech graveyard
Skype was a vestige of the early-2000s tech boom and bust, and its current users will be transitioned over to free accounts on Microsoft Teams - the company's preferred videoconferencing and ...
Berkshire Eagle15d
Microsoft Will End Skype Internet Calling Service in May
As part of the move, Microsoft will not lay off any employees who worked on the app, a spokesperson said. Skype users will be able to transfer old account data to their new Teams account, including ...