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skype

A Macbook with Eminem on the screen

Show up as a celebrity to your next Zoom meeting with this deepfake tool

A researcher shows how you can become anyone, from Elon Musk to Eminem, during video chats.

On Apr 14, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

Tech
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to publish its repeal of net neutrality laws in the Federal Register on Thursday, setting off the timeline for Congress to push through an effort to block its implementation.

Report: Sprint is already throttling Skype so you’ll use its video chat

Major telecom providers seem to be cracking down.

On Nov 9, 2018 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Layer 8 Tech
Snapchat-like features on Skype app on iOS

Skype is ditching its Snapchat-like features

Skype users did not care about the 'stupid' features.

On Sep 4, 2018 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
What is VoIP? Two businesspeople talking on land lines

The best hacks for VoIP calling you’re not using

If you're still paying for a landline, you're wasting your money.

On Mar 21, 2018 by Claire Downs

Tech
highlights feature microsoft

This massive update could be enough to bring you back to Skype

The new 'Highlights' feature is a repackaged Snapchat Stories with a few small changes.

On Jun 2, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech

You can now make phone calls using Skype Translator

Translator now works not only on Skype, but on a cell or landline.

On Dec 12, 2016 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
What is VoIP calling

You can now use Skype without having an account

Skype is going hassle-free.

On Nov 15, 2016 by Samantha Grasso

Tech

Lesbians are cracking up over Skype’s accidental finger-banging tweet

Someone tell them what those fingernail clippers are really for.

On Jun 24, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

Internet Culture
hidden skype emoticons

The best of Skype’s hidden emoticons

These 40 secret graphics will surprise your friends and coworkers.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Amy-Mae Turner

Tech

Microsoft thinks Skype bots will make your life easier

Who needs friends with bots like these?

On Mar 30, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

The absolute best apps and digital tools for long-distance relationships

Being apart shouldn't be hard.

On Mar 6, 2016 by Jam Kotenko

Tech

Skype’s new update will now hide your IP address

Skype is solving its role in a long-standing problem.

On Jan 22, 2016 by Jacob Wolf

Tech

Following GoFundMe campaign, World War II lovers will reunite on Valentine’s Day

Time and distance couldn't break their bond.

On Jan 21, 2016 by Marisa Kabas

IRL

Parents lose their s**t when son jumps out of plane mid-Skype

So casual.

On Dec 18, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

Internet Culture

Musician Peter Gabriel wants to teach apes how to video chat

The project is very real, and the scientific community is listening.

On Dec 9, 2015 by David Britton

Internet Culture

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