Skype stories
Hands-on Review: Logitech Brio 4K a webcam with cinematic flair
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Logitech's Brio 4K webcam combines sleek design with outstanding image quality, delivering near-cinematic video that enhances every call and stream effortlessly.
Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril to lead AI transformation
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Creatopy appoints Ovidiu Gavril as CTO to enhance its AI-powered ad platform, following recent key executive hires to boost global growth and innovation.
Qualtrics appoints Gurdeep Singh Pall as AI Strategy President
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Qualtrics, renowned experience management firm, welcomes Gurdeep Singh Pall as its first-ever President of AI Strategy. The former Microsoft executive will steer the AI-enriched evolution of experience management for customers and employees.
Video conferencing: How to make interviewing less awkward
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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Candidates still prefer face-to-face job interviews, finding them less awkward than video interviews, according to a BBC report.
New panoramic video conference camera by Jabra
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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video conferencing
The PanaCast is made for huddle rooms and spaces, delivering wall-to-wall video and audio, and data that is critical for modern video collaboration.
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Lenovo transforms conference rooms with new device
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Lenovo has revealed its ThinkSmart Hub 500, a Skype Room Systems device, at Microsoft's Ignite conference in Orlando.
Harry Potter/The Flash star Tom Felton is coming to Auckland Armageddon Expo
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Tom Felton, famed for roles in Harry Potter and The Flash, will join Auckland Armageddon Expo this Labour Weekend, promising a treat for fans.
A first for WA: Zetta joins Microsoft's Global Skype Operations Framework
Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
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Microsoft built SOF with the intention of creating a foundation for customers that will accelerate their Skype for Business Online journey.
Snapchat and Skype not up to scratch with user privacy
Tue, 25th Oct 2016
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Snapchat and Skype amongst apps not protecting user privacy, according to Amnesty International. Only 3 of 11 tech firms provide end-to-end encryption.
Genesys announces its new Microsoft status
Wed, 21st Sep 2016
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Genesys becomes a Microsoft Gold Partner, strengthening their collaboration & providing customers with more value.
Progress in the shift to conversational computing
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Microsoft heralds a new era with Skype's latest bots, enhancing conversations with travel and entertainment to simplify life.
Paul McCartney and Skype come together, all in the name of love
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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The former Beatle has partnered with Skype to celebrate Valentine's Day by composing music to accompany ten 'Love Mojis'. Yes, you read that right.
Kiwis falling victim to 'intimate' Skype scams, warns NZ Police
Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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New Zealand Police urge extreme online caution after six Kiwi men fall victim to intimate Skype blackmail scams in the past month.
Skype gets more personal on Android
Wed, 19th Aug 2015
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Skype introduces personalised features in latest Android update, including customisable ringtones and photo forwarding.
Skype 5.6 for Android rolled out to users
Fri, 24th Jul 2015
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Skype's new 5.6 update for Android enhances chat visibility, online statuses, and brings a sleek interface to users.
Toshiba reveals new Windows 10 optimised laptops
Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
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Toshiba's new Satellite S Series laptops include features built for Windows 10, the latest performance technologies, and new 4K Ultra HD screen option.
Skype for Web beta available worldwide
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Skype for Web is an important step for Skype as it moves towards implementing the technology to make Real-Time Communications on the web a reality.
Microsoft WiFi: coming soon?
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Microsoft is developing a new WiFi service called Microsoft WiFi with the aim of offering hassle-free internet access worldwide.
Kim Dotcom releases MegaChat, says it will kill Skype
Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
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Kim Dotcom heralds the arrival of MegaChat, a browser-based encrypted video chat, poising it as a Skype Killer with over 500k calls already made.