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Before Zoom, Skype made video calls a thing and I'm gonna miss it

By Lance Ulanoff published

Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the service that all but invented online video calls

Microsoft is finally putting Skype out of its misery, urging people to use Teams instead

By Aleksha McLoughlin published

Remember Skype? Microsoft does, and it is finally deciding to pull the plug on one of the first big video chat applications for PC.

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

By Kristina Terech published

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

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

By Craig Hale published

You can no longer buy credits on Skype as Microsoft pushes the platform to become subscription-based.

Best alternative to Skype of 2025 - what to replace it with following official Microsoft closure

By Matt Hanson last updated

We list the best alternatives to Skype, to make it simple and easy to speak online with friends, family and colleagues via video chat.

Shocked that Skype lost the battle against Zoom? I knew it was doomed all the way back in 2011, and here’s why

By Christian Guyton published

As we bid farewell to Skype, I’m thinking about how it lost the war on Zoom - and why it was all Microsoft’s fault.

Still use Skype at work? Bad news, hackers are targeting it with dangerous malware

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Up until recently, Skype was being used to deliver dangerous GodRAT malware.

Microsoft extends support for Exchange, Skype business servers - here's how to keep access

By Craig Hale published

Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.

Best video conferencing software of 2025

By Brian Turner last updated

We list the best video conferencing software, to make it simple and easy to set up and use video calling, for business or pleasure.

What we want to see from Windows 11 in 2024

By Daryl Baxter published

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.

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

By Sead Fadilpašić published

Another typosquatting campaign is active, tricking people into downloadng RATs

You can now send voice messages in Google Chat — and this could make things awkward

By Mike Moore published

Google says adding voice messages to Chat will improve communication - we're not so sure.

Like what3words but for phone numbers: Startup wants people to use domain names for its WhatsApp rival

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.

Best Zoom alternative of 2025

By Anna Sevilla last updated

We list the best Zoom alternatives, to make it simple and easy to look to other online video conferencing platforms.

Gradwell Wave review

By Dave Mitchell published

A classy cloud-hosted VoIP service with easy deployment, great call handling and affordable call packages.

Character.ai lets you talk to your favorite (synthetic) people on the phone – which isn't weird at all

By Eric Hal Schwartz published

Character.ai adds voice conversations to generative AI chatbots.

Jabra PanaCast 50 review

By Dave Mitchell published

Delivers the big meeting room picture with great sound and vision plus classy remote management features.

Finally, this webcam solves my biggest problem with video meetings - how to make eye contact when looking at a screen on a desk

By Efosa Udinmwen published

ProHello introduces eye-level video conferencing with biometric security, enhanced audio-visual features, and privacy control.

Best VoIP provider of 2025

By Daniel Blechynden last updated

We list the best VoIP providers, to make it simple and easy to set up a software-based phone system you can use in the office or when remote working.

Signal wants to offer a more private alternative to Zoom and Microsoft Teams group calls

By Mike Moore published

Hosting group calls on Signal gets a major upgrade with call links, emoji reactions and more.

Best free video conferencing of 2025

By Bryan M Wolfe last updated

We list the best free video conferencing services, to make it simple and easy to connect with friends, family, or work colleagues, without needing a subscription.

Google Pixel phones could be getting a neat iPhone-inspired feature

By Rowan Davies published

Some Pixel users have spotted a new function in the Google Phone app that lets you switch between voice and video calls - similar to FaceTime for iPhone.

Meta is trying to make Messenger into a video conferencing contender

By Craig Hale published

Calls on Messenger now support HD video, background noise suppression, voice isolation and more.

Google Chat will now play nice with all your other work messaging platforms

By Craig Hale published

You can now connect your Google Chat with Microsoft Teams and Slack, but there’s a potentially pricey catch.

Google Chat takes on Teams, Slack with instant meetings

By Mike Moore published

Google Workspace users can quickly start audio chats with new huddles in Chat.

Is X about to launch a video conferencing tool?

By Craig Hale published

An X developer has shared an early look into the platform’s upcoming video conferencing tool, and Musk approves.

Google Meet finally adds call switching feature as it looks to keep pace with rivals

By Mike Moore published

No need to hang up and rejoin - new Google Meet "switch here" feature makes it easy to transfer calls.

This new open source collaboration tool makes working with your colleagues even easier

By Efosa Udinmwen published

Nextcloud Talk platform prioritizes data protection, offering secure communication, AI features, and real-time document collaboration.

Google Beam 3D video conferencing could change your work calls forever

By Craig Hale published

Google says Deloitte, Salesforce and Duolingo are all interest in Beam (Project Starline), but it won't be for consumers.

Google Beam could change your video calls forever with glasses-free 3D and near real-time translation

By David Nield published

Google Beam will be rolling out to select businesses this year, with Google Meet getting one key feature.