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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 - 9h

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 - 13h

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 - 11h

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 - 13h

76ers haven't pulled plug on season and Joel Embiid won't necessarily have surgery, per report

Philadelphia, at 20-38, is expected to make a decision on Embiid in the coming days

CBS Sports - 1d

Skype, Once Touted For Xbox, Gets Snapped Out Of Existence

Over a decade ago, Skype was one of the big features that Microsoft boasted about for Xbox One--which the company coined the "all in one experience." Today, Microsoft has announced plans to shut ...

GameSpot - 13h

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. - 13h

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 - 12h

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. - 10h

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 - 10h

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 - 8h

What might an optimistic investor buy in the UK?

The outlook is far from rosy, but what if we’re overdoing the doom and gloom?

Financial Times - Feb. 21

‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok

McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.

The Hill - Feb. 21

Which iPhone 16 Model Should You Buy?

Should you save up for the iPhone 16 or save some cash with the new iPhone 16e? We break down Apple’s complicated lineup.

Wired - Feb. 21

What will Starmer’s defence spending buy from Trump?

Plus: Amol & Nick talk tactics over PM-President meets & remember past awkward encounters.

BBC News - 1d

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 - 14h

HP to Buy Humane, Maker of the Ai Pin, for $116 Million

Humane, which marketed its Ai Pin as the next big thing after smartphones, had raised $240 million from investors, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman. The pin will be discontinued.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Technology Giants: Stop Bullying Companies Into Buying Agentic AI

Instead, develop an innovative product that relieves customer pain.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Should Broadcom really buy parts of Intel? It could be ‘extremely lucrative.’

Broadcom would only be interested in Intel’s core PC- and server-chip units, Piper Sandler speculated.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Walmart’s stock continues to drop despite ‘near-term buying opportunity’

Walmart Inc.’s stock deepened its losses on Friday after a brutal selloff in the previous session, as investors brushed aside positive comments from analysts.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

Who will be the next James Bond? Speculation mounts after Amazon buys 007

Daniel Craig's replacement will be Amazon's biggest decision after gaining control of the franchise.

BBC News - 6d

Brookfield buys National Grid’s renewables business in US for $1.7bn

Asset manager upbeat on sector despite Donald Trump’s anti-green agenda

Financial Times - 4d

Earnings estimates are flatlining. This strategist says stop buying stocks.

Truist Advisory Services cut its view on equities to neutral, saying the risk/reward backdrop is looking more mixed.

MarketWatch - 3d

What to know about home prices if you're looking to buy or sell

With spring selling season just around the corner, buyers may start to see a slight thaw of the real estate market. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains.

CBS News - 3d

Could Ukraine's mineral wealth buy it U.S. protection from Russia?

The Trump administration is apparently nearing a deal with Ukraine that could grant the U.S. access to mineral resources in exchange for security guarantees.

CBS News - 3d

Mortgage rates stay under 7%. Should you buy a home now?

Today's mortgage rates are higher than they were a few years ago, but it could still be smart to buy a home now.

CBS News - 3d

Barbara Corcoran Says Now Is the Right Time to Buy a House

Home prices went up 4 percent last year, and the Shark Tank star predicts more increases this year.

Inc. - 1d

Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations

With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-Adha

ABC News - 1d

Residents advised to buy earplugs as lighthouse fog alarm malfunctions

The automated Longships Lighthouse off Land's End is sounding a loud beep every 13 seconds.

BBC News - 18h

What's the Best iPhone to Buy or Avoid Right Now? (2025)

The iPhone 16e is here. Here are all the details on Apple's current smartphone lineup to help you find the right model.

Wired - 18h

Why Consumers Are Cutting Back on Shopping and Embracing ‘No Buy 2025’

Marketers followed consumers to social media and their phones. “Low Buy 2025” influencers are sharing tips for how to resist them.

The New York Times - 15h

Costco gold: Everything to know about buying the metal at the retail chain

Costco offers physical gold bars and coins, but weigh the pros and cons before buying from the retailer.

CBS News - 13h

Super Micro is back in compliance. Is that enough to make its stock a buy?

A Mizuho analyst has brought back his coverage of Super Micro shares — but declines to recommend them, citing competitive challenges.

MarketWatch - 13h

Alejandro Garnacho will ‘buy dinner’ at United after substitution reaction

Player left pitch area after being taken off against Ipswich Amorim: ‘The perception in a big club is really important’ Ruben Amorim has said Alejandro Garnacho will “pay for a dinner” for his ...

The Guardian - 14h

Shedeur Sanders makes his case to be the No. 1 pick. Do you buy it?

Sanders boasts that he is someone who can change a team's culture, who has the mental toughness to lead a franchise.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards - Where To Buy New Nvidia GPUs

Nvidia's lineup of GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards expanded this week with the arrival of the 5070 Ti, which joins the higher-end 5080 and 5090 models that launched late last month. Just ...

GameSpot - Feb. 20

Consumers turn to buying or renting hens as egg prices soar, but it may not help you save

Amid the rising costs of eggs, some consumers are looking for alternatives. Across the country, some hatcheries said they're seeing more interest in buying chickens, but experts warn you may not ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Jim Cramer says our newest stock is a buy after dipping on slow start to 2025

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

CNBC - Feb. 21

We're buying the dip in an AI data center play still under pressure post-DeepSeek

We see this as an opportunity.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Do you need to make $100,000 to buy a home? Census data says yes

The median income for new homebuyers has increased sharply since the Covid pandemic and surpassed six figures, according to an NBC News analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.

NBC News - 6d

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