Skype Explains Why They Were Down
Skype was down for millions of users today. Twitter was buzzing with users saying they couldn’t login. Initially, Skype engineers weren’t sure what the problem was and directed users to monitor @Skype on Twitter for updates. According to Om Malik, this response was simply not good enough: Sorry, not good enough! Skype is one of [...]
Read MoreIntroducing Limbe Labs
Located in central West Africa, on the shores of the seaside town of Limbe, Limbe Labs is a technology consulting and outsourcing business. Limbe Labs defines themselves as “a group of idealists and technologists united with local partners to contribute to the growing knowledge-based economy in Cameroon and greater Central and West Africa.” They have [...]
Read MoreSkype Available for Android, But Only Wi-Fi in US
At long last, Skype is available for Android. Skype Mobile was initially introduced on the Verizon network and has remained exclusive to Verizon for some time. Now, you can download the free app from the Android market to make Skype-to-Skype calls for free and send/receive free Instant Messages. IM’s work on a one-to-one basis or [...]
Read MoreRumor: Facebook and Skype Contemplate ‘Deep Integration’
According to AllThingsD, Facebook and Skype will soon announce a partnership that will closely integrate the two services. This will be a two-way deal which includes SMS, voice chat, and Facebook Connect. Skype would use Facebook Connect for deep integration into Facebook contacts, while Facebook would offer SMS, voice, and video chat via the Skype [...]
Read MoreGoogle Tests Voice Calls in Gmail, Updates Google Finance for Mobile [UPDATED]
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UPDATE: When we initially posted this, the feature had not been announced yet. At their press event this morning (9:30am PST), Google made it official. You can now make calls from within Gmail. Just scroll down to your Google Talk widget and you should see a link that says “Call Phone.” This pops up a [...]
Read MoreSkype Registers for Initial Public Offering, Looking to Raise $100 Million
Skype filed a registration for Initial Public Offering (IPO) today, filing a form S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The number of shares and price range are yet to be determined, but Skype is looking to raise $100 million in the IPO according to the paperwork. According to their press release: Goldman, [...]
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