Hacker News with Generative AI: Skype

When the World Connected on Skype (restofworld.org)
Skype, the online video-calling service, is shutting down in May after more than two decades of service. For those of a certain generation, Skype changed everything.

Skype, Communication, Online Services, Social Media

11 points by donohoe 4 days ago | 0 comments

Microsoft is shutting down Skype in favor of Teams (theverge.com)
It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers.

Microsoft, Skype, Teams, Communication, Software

31 points by el_duderino 57 days ago | 3 comments

May 5, Microsoft's Skype will shut down for good (arstechnica.com)
After more than 21 years, Skype will soon be no more. Last night, some users (including Ars readers) poked around in the latest Skype preview update and noticed as-yet-unsurfaced text that read "Starting in May, Skype will no longer be available. Continue your calls and chats in Teams."

Microsoft, Skype, Communication, Software

109 points by dangle1 57 days ago | 2 comments

Microsoft is killing Skype (windowscentral.com)

Microsoft, Skype, Technology, Communication

751 points by thund 57 days ago | 662 comments

Microsoft kills off Skype credits and phone numbers in favor of subscriptions (theverge.com)
Microsoft has quietly ended the sale of new credits and phone number features for Skype this week.