Microsoft Will Shut Down Skype in Favor of a Free Version of Teams

The company plans to move users of the pioneering service, which it bought in 2011, to Microsoft Teams.

The New York Times - 6h

Microsoft shutting down Skype in May

Microsoft is officially retiring Skype, the platform once popular for making calls and messaging, and redirecting users to Teams, the tech giant announced Friday. The application will close down ...

The Hill - 8h

Microsoft to shut down video-calling pioneer Skype

Tech giant to retire service it acquired for $8.5bn after being overtaken by upstarts such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Zoom

Financial Times - 8h

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades

Internet calling service that disrupted landline industry to close in May as tech giant says it will focus on Teams. Skype will ring for the last time on 5 May as owner Microsoft retires the ...

The Guardian - 8h

After 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an Era

Skype never really made sense in a world where Microsoft wants everyone to use Teams.

Inc. - 6h

Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals

Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.

CNBC - 9h

Skype’s Final Call Set for May as Microsoft Prioritizes Teams

RIP, Skype. Microsoft is shutting down the service that it paid $8.5 billion for in 2011.

Inc. - 8h

Microsoft announces Skype will close in May

The internet chat and phone service, which is owned by Microsoft, made the announcement on X.

BBC News - 7h

76ers shut down Joel Embiid: Knee injury ends former MVP's season as team determines treatment plan

Embiid appeared in only 19 games in the 2024-25 season

CBS Sports - 3h

Microsoft pulling the plug on Skype after buying it for $8.5 billion

Microsoft will soon switch off Skype, a pioneering telecom and video call platform that emerged from the rubble of the dotcom era.

CBS News - 5h

Why Microsoft is killing off Skype and sending it to the tech graveyard

Better products like Teams and Zoom have usurped the innovations of the videoconferencing pioneer.

MarketWatch - 3h

Spurs shutting down Wembanyama for season

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder.

ESPN - Feb. 21

Warner Bros. Games is shutting down Monolith and more

Warner Bros. Games announced today it's shutting down three of its developers: Monolith, Player First and WB Games San Diego.

VentureBeat - 3d

Justice Department shuts down federal law enforcement misconduct tracker

The database allowed federal law enforcement agencies to privately search for information on a new hire or officer within their ranks.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Trump administration shuts down national database documenting police misconduct

Database, first proposed by Trump in 2020 and created by Biden administration in 2023, is now offline. Donald Trump ’s second presidential administration shut down a national database that tracked ...

The Guardian - 6d

Another Live-Service Game Is Shutting Down, With Dauntless Going Offline Soon

Dauntless , the free-to-play Monster Hunter-like from developer Phoenix Labs, will shut down May 29. In a short and to-the-point statement from the official Dauntless X account , it was made ...

GameSpot - 4d

76ers star shutting down for season: Paul George announces podcasting hiatus

Podcast P is hanging up the mic to focus on giving the struggling 76ers 'a chance to be in contention'

CBS Sports - 2d

Trump administration tells NYC to shut down congestion pricing by March 21

The Federal Highway Administration said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must stop collecting tolls by that date to allow for an "orderly cessation."

ABC News - 2d

Microsoft Hosted Explicit Videos of This Startup Founder for Years. Here's How She Got Them Taken Down

Breeze Liu has been a prominent advocate for victims. But even she struggled to scrub nonconsensual intimate images and videos of herself from the web.

Wired - Feb. 20

Mets rotation takes another hit as Sean Manaea gets shut down with oblique strain, likely to miss Opening Day

Fellow starter Frankie Montas is already out with a lat strain

CBS Sports - 4d

It's time for 76ers to tank: Shutting down Joel Embiid, prioritizing pick is Philly's only option left

The Sixers, at 20-36, have had a lost season and their superstar's knee won't heal

CBS Sports - 4d

Fantasy Basketball: These stars could get shut down — here's how to prepare and plan ahead

Silly Season is about to kick off in the NBA (if it hasn't already). Fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus has some advice for how to navigate it.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

76ers' Joel Embiid shut down for remainder of 2024-25 season due to injured left knee

Embiid was hobbled all season by a left knee that probably need more post-surgery recovery time during the offseason.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Yankees' Luis Gil shut down during bullpen session, will get MRI Saturday

Yankees right-hander Luis Gil was shut down from his bullpen session on Friday after experiencing tightness near his pitching shoulder and will get an MRI on Saturday.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Joel Embiid shut down by flailing 76ers for remainder of season due to left knee

Sixers star to focus on treatment and rehab of injury Philadelphia (20-38) sit in 12th in Eastern Conference Joel Embiid will miss the rest of the season, with the Philadelphia 76ers saying ...

The Guardian - 3h

Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil shut down due to shoulder tightness, MRI scheduled for Saturday

The Yankees are dealing with a few pitcher injuries this spring

CBS Sports - 3h

Why 76ers should just shut down Joel Embiid and tank; No. 4 Houston repeats as Big 12 regular-season champ

Philadelphia, in the midst of a lost season, trailed Chicago by as much as 50 points

CBS Sports - 3d

2025 NFL free agency: Five teams that could be hit hardest this offseason, including Cowboys and Eagles

Breaking down the teams poised to lose notable talent in the coming weeks

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Five teams that could be hit hardest by free agency, plus Jets trade up to No. 1 pick in our mock draft

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Feb. 21

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

10 most interesting teams in free agency: Chiefs, Bears, Vikings & more | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab break down the NFL's biggest free agency storylines.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

2025 NFL All-Free Agent Team: Chiefs, Eagles, Vikings headline best veteran talent on the market

Assembling a full lineup from projected free agents

CBS Sports - 4d

2025 NFL free agency: Biggest needs for every AFC team this offseason; how will Patriots, Raiders spend money?

Breaking down the biggest needs in the AFC

CBS Sports - 2d

4 Nations Face-Off: Connor McDavid scores golden goal for Canada to take down Team USA

Connor McDavid etched his name in Canadian hockey history at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Power Rankings: Counting down MLB's best teams based on young impact players

We're getting closer to the teams best positioned for the future as our ranking of every MLB team's 26-and-under stars covers Nos. 15-11.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Divide with key allies grows over Trump deal that favors Russia

While the divide between the United States and key allies grows over support for Ukraine, President Donald Trump appears focused on terms of a deal that are favorable for Russia. NBC’s Peter ...

NBC News - 3d