Find the latest news about Skype, a division of Microsoft, through this collection of press materials, executive biographies, videos, and more.

May 16, 2012
Comcast customers can now communicate with family and friends on their televisions through Skype HD video calling.
Highlights
Partnerships to Bring Exciting Classroom Content
May 16
Skype in the classroom joins forces with Penguin Group, New York Philharmonic, the Science Museum, London and other leading organizations.
Skype for Windows Phone Is Here
April 22
Make free audio and video calls to your Skype contacts over 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi.
Skype Video Calling Comes to PlayStation Vita
April 24
Keep in touch with gamers around the world while you're on the go.
Skype Donation Takes Classrooms Global With Video Calling
March 21
Partners with DonorsChoose.org to bring tech resources to classrooms across the U.S.
Microsoft Hardware Gets ‘Skype-Certified’ Stamp
March 6
HD webcams and USB headsets tested and certified to provide optimal experience, including HD quality video calls.
Skype in the Classroom Tops 20,000 Teachers
Dec. 14
More than 20,000 educators now using Skype in a wide variety of projects across the globe.
Skype Now Works Directly Within Facebook
Dec. 14
New version allows you to conduct a Facebook-to-Facebook call from within Skype.
Welcome, Skype!
Oct. 13
Microsoft officially closes its acquisition and marks the introduction of Skype as a new business unit.
Learn more and get Skype at Skype.com

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Skype Blog Posts

The Great Debate: Does Technology Hinder or Improve Human Relationships?

May 23, 2012

An article I read recently included the following incredibly striking photo of Liu Bolin, a Chinese artist who is commonly referred to as "The Invisible...

Bands Wanted: Skype & Celebrity Judges Search for the Best Band to Join the Say it with Skype App

May 22, 2012

For all you rockers and music lovers out there, this one is for you. Skype is excited to announce the next phase of our "Join Say it with Skype" campaign,...

Aung San Suu Kyi Shares Good News via Skype

May 18, 2012

Arguably the world's best-known political dissident, Aung San Suu Kyi spent 15 years under house arrest in her native Myanmar (Burma). After her release in...

Utilizing Big Data to Unlock Innovation in Education

May 17, 2012

I'm always looking for new areas of innovation. One topic in particular that I've been keeping an eye on is big data, as this emerging area has the potential...