Skype has officially shut down. Microsoft, which owns the platform, confirmed that the video app was discontinued on May 5th, so today's news is no surprise. We reported Microsoft's plan to end Skype ...

Skype users bade farewell to the online communication service Monday, reminiscing about late-night calls with friends, long-distance dates and free catch-ups with far-flung family — along with ...

The inevitable is about to happen. Although not officially announced, buried inside the latest preview update for Windows is a message that confirms Skype's expiry date. What's the alternative?