Skype 5.5 Beta With Facebook Integration Released

Skype has just released a new beta version of their popular VoiP software for Microsoft's Windows, Skype 5.5 Beta, and this latest version adds a number of new features to Skype, with one major one which is integration with Facebook.

Latest Skype Update Installed Unwanted EasyBits Software

Skype has been under quite a bit of criticism over the last week, the problem started when Skype went offline for many and users were unable to log in, this continued for about 48 hours for many users until Skype released a software update.

Microsoft Finally Buys Skype For $8.5 Billion

Earlier today we told you that Microsoft were planning on buying Skype, and Microsoft has now officially confirmed the acquistion of Skype, in a deal which is worth $8.5 billion.
Microsoft announced the deal on their web site, which says that the deal is worth $8.5 billion in cash, and this includes taking on Skype's debts, the deal has been approved by both the board of Microsoft and the board of Skype.

Microsoft Close To Buying Skype For $8 Billion

Last week both Google and Facebook were in discussions with Skpye, but now it looks like Microsoft is attempting to purchase Skype, and the deal is reported to be worth around $7 to $8 billion.

Facebook, Google Mulling Skype Deal

Google and Facebook Inc are seperately considering a tie-up with Skype after the web video conferencing service delayed its initial public offering, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussion said.

Skype For Android Leaks User Data

A flaw in Skype for Android could let criminals harvest private information from smartphones, including the user's name and email address, contacts and chat logs, the Internet calling software maker confirmed Friday. One security researcher called it "sloppy coding" and a "disrespect for your privacy".