Tiny island goes Skype
The Estonian island of Ruhnu hardly registers on most people's radar, unless they're passionate Estophiles. But this little speck of land with just 100 inhabitants leaves many larger communities in the dust when it comes to putting new technology to… Read more
Volunteer Lab Rat's Presence picture frame
This contraption is not available at the Skype shop. Or any other outlet for that matter, retail or wholesale. And it’s not because of an unorthodox product name: DIY instant messenger online contact signalizer picture frame thingy. (For a better… Read more
Volunteer Lab Rat's Presence picture frame
This contraption is not available at the Skype shop. Or any other outlet for that matter, retail or wholesale. And it's not because of an unorthodox product name: DIY instant messenger online contact signalizer picture frame thingy. (For a better… Read more
Sounds good: Skype 3.8 for Windows now in beta
Here is where people One frequently finds, Lower their voices And raise their minds. — Richard Armour on libraries Libraries. Even if we don't set foot in one, it's comforting to know they're there: massive silent repositories of thoughts, polemics… Read more
Video calls more than 50 years ago
I came across a post by John McArthur, head of Walden Technology Partners and a recent convert to Skype. What got my imagination going was his experience with Skype (paired with a Logitech webcam) that sparked memories of his visit… Read more
On a mission with Skype
In our work, we run into all kinds of stories where people have put Skype to good use in their lives. Distant lovers enjoying dinner — and each other's company — over a free video call. Local-government officials replacing meetings… Read more
Farewell, Russell Shaw
Those of us at Skype and the broader internet communications industry are mourning the loss of a very strong voice in our community today. Word reached us this weekend that Russell Shaw, a blogger over at ZDNet's IP Telephony blog… Read more
Skype "a good thing" for CNN
The Hollywood Reporter has done a nice story on how quick-thinking CNN tech staff in the US helped the network out of an equipment crunch by using Skype to carry a video interview. This isn't the first time a major… Read more
When something is too good to be true
In his book "Yes Man," Danny Wallace tells us (among many, many other silly things) about his correspondence with Omar, "son of the murdered sultan of Oman", who needed to enlist Danny's "professionallism" in fleeing the country with 40 million… Read more
How well do you know Skype slogans?
Before you read on, let me remind you that it's Friday. The fifth day of the week. The day some people like to thank God or goodness for. In other words, Friday. One of Skype's enduring values has been the… Read more
