Emoticons: much more than just another smiling face
Think about how an emoticon has helped you to emphasize an important point in an online chat. Or made you realize that somebody was just joking. Or allowed you to get to the point quickly if you were feeling sad… Read more
Skype Debates: European Football 2012
In the spirit of European football, Skype has brought together four panelists from across the globe to offer their best predictions and insights on the tournament of the year. We connected these passionate soccer devotees on a group video call… Read more
Skype plays host to a diplomatic dinner
Last week, a ground-breaking diplomatic event occurred. There wasn't any of the typical diplomatic fanfare with motorcades, secret service or press conferences. Rather than being a meeting between heads of state, this was something much more grassroots: a family in… Read more
Your Ticket Back to Humanity
It started with a simple insight: "When did it become okay to text Mom Happy Birthday?" This question challenged us to think about the way people communicate in today's digital age. Digital tools help us share and get news faster… Read more
Skype Hero: College Student Brings Skype into Nursing Home
Sometimes we come across really heartwarming stories which inspire us and highlight the many ways people are doing something really good or helping others using Skype. Today, I want to share with you the story of Ivan Quinones, a college… Read more
Share your Skype stories to commemorate the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 1st Anniversary on March 11th
Almost one year has passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami of March 11th, 2011. To commemorate this sad anniversary, we would like to reflect on how disaster-stricken people managed to communicate with their loved ones at a… Read more
How would you like to win these awesome Skype goodies?
We have a variety of prizes up for grabs including a special edition Skype hoodie, a pair of Urbanears headphones, a universal charger, a whole year of free group video calling and a 12-month subscription — perfect for calling… Read more
See and Talk to Your Friends on Skype in Full-HD 1080p with the New Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920
Our friends at Logitech are showing off their latest webcam, the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920. The new webcam delivers crystal clear Skype video calling experience with your friends and family that are smoother and faster than ever before. The… Read more
Say it with Skype and Hard-Fi
Skype and Hard-Fi have teamed up to bring you a rockin' and truly memorable group video birthday greeting. Just like the other bands on the Say it with Skype lineup, the members of Hard-Fi all use Skype to keep in… Read more
Say happy birthday with Skype and Kill The Young
Get together with Kill the Young and create an unforgettable group video greeting. Like most of the bands in our Say it with Skype lineup, Kill the Young also finds Skype super handy while they're away on tour: "Skype kept… Read more
