Just in time for the launch of Windows 8, Skype is getting a new modern-style app to take advantage of all the operating system’s features. Given that Microsoft owns Skype, it’s no surprise that the ...

is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. After months of teasing a Windows 8 style version of Skype, Microsoft is ...

Microsoft purchased Skype in October of last year, and with Microsoft about to launch Windows 8, a new video has been released which shows Skype for Windows 8 in action. Skype for Windows 8 has been ...

CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who has covered everything from HDTVs to computers to Flowbee Haircut Systems. Besides his work with CNET, Don's work has been featured in a ...

This morning Microsoft confirmed its biggest acquisition ever: they are purchasing Skype for $8.5 billion in cash. Eight-point-five BILLION. In CASH. - 23 million users online during peak times - 124 ...

The software giant says that Skype's video-chatting platform will bolster its Kinect and Windows Phone platforms. It will also "connect" Skype users with Xbox Live. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a ...

Heads up, Windows 8 users. Microsoft on Monday released a new version of Skype for Windows 8, which brings improved support for HD video and better video messaging. I'm PCMag's managing editor for ...

Microsoft has announced the release of Skype 8.0 for desktop, and it brings a range of new features to Skype on the desktop. Some of these new features include an updated messaging feature, free HD ...

Microsoft today highlighted Skype 8 and recommended that customers upgrade to the new software as the company plans to retire Skype 7, aka Skype classic, later this year. Skype 8 includes free HD ...

After receiving feedback from a number of unhappy users, Microsoft is going to continue to support Skype 7.0 for some additional period of time. In mid-July, Microsoft officials said the company ...

Skype’s newest software for Windows allows you to make video calls to all your friends on Facebook, even if they aren’t Skype users. Version 5.8 also brings full HD video calling (with compatible ...