True Heroes Meet Hollywood Stars
Marvel’s Iron Man 3 star, Robert Downey, Jr., said it best in an Esquire magazine interview: “A hero is not a noun, it is a verb.” There is no question that our troops personify this truism, and the question then becomes: how can we show our appreciation for these real-life superheroes? Skype opted for VIP treatment, inviting soldiers to … Read more
Famed Funnyman Mel Brooks Brings Laughs via Skype
Mel Brooks once said, “It’s my job to spot the insane or the bizarre in the commonplace.” With a plethora of movies, TV shows, Broadway plays and an EGOT credit to his name, the famed funnyman has either left us laughing so hard we’re reduced to tears or pondering his insightful pearls of wisdom (sometimes, even … Read more
Does TV’s Shark Tank Bite on Skype-Based Translation App?
A little under a year ago, we did an interview with Ryan Frankel, the CEO of VerbalizeIt – a real-time translation app that adds live bi-lingual interpreters to Skype voice and video calls. Since then, Ryan and VerbalizeIt co-founder Kunal Sarda recorded an episode of ABC’s hit reality series Shark Tank. For those not familiar, … Read more
E la Festa della mamma? L’avete dimenticata? La prossima volta fissatevi un appuntamento su Outlook!
Ciao a tutti! Il blog di Skype è tornato con tante storie da raccontare. Iniziamo dall’appena trascorsa Festa della mamma. Secondo una ricerca commissionata da Skype negli Stati Uniti, una persona su cinque non si ricorda di festeggiare la mamma! E voi… vi siete ricordarti di questa importante festa? Avete fissato un promemoria su Outlook … Read more
Mother Meets Newborn Daughter for the First Time via Skype
Elizabeth Stone once said, “Making a decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” In light of Mother’s Day, a day to express gratitude to the significant female figures in our lives, we look back to the women who brought … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow is Skype’s Newest Fan
Like most A-list celebrities, actress Gwyneth Paltrow has a lot on her plate. In addition to her acting duties, she’s also a mother, a singer, a food writer and an entrepreneur. While we know that there are many celebrities using Skype, we were pumped to see her set aside time to sit down with entertainment … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Skype to Bring Relief to Haiti
Fay, Gustav, Hanna and Ike – three hurricanes and one tropical storm which rocked the nation of Haiti in 2008, affecting 8% of the country’s overall population. With an estimated $1 billion in damage, this was also the costliest natural disaster in Haitian history. When disasters like these occur, a difficult task is set forth … Read more
Skype: A World of Possibilities Contest
The world is a pretty big place, but no matter where you go – or where your loved ones are – Skype keeps you in touch. That’s why we’re hosting the Skype: A World of Possibilities contest on our Pinterest profile. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an aspiring globetrotter, share your favorite photos from … Read more
