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Microsoft today announced that it will officially retire Skype on May 5, 2025, concluding its 14-year tenure as the owner of the once-dominant internet calling and messaging service (via Bloomberg). Microsoft acquired Skype in 2011 for $8.5 billion in what was then its largest-ever acquisition. At its peak, Skype had more than 300 million monthly active users and was synonymous with internet-based voice and video calling. The service steadily declined... Read more ›
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Consumer behaviour analysis shows decisions happen in community spaces outside stores. Consideration moments matter more than transactions. Successful APAC marketing requires cultural relevance not overwhelming digital noise. “We’re not goldfish. We have attention when we want to have attention.” With this declaration at DMWF Asia, Sukanya (Su) Das Gupta, Blis APAC’s senior insights manager, addressed... Read more » Read more ›
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It’s the end of an era. Microsoft is shutting down Skype in May and replacing it with the free version of Microsoft Teams for consumers. Existing Skype users will be able to log in to the Microsoft Teams app and have their message history, group chats, and contacts all automatically available without having to create […] Read more ›
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After a federal court upheld a pause on the SAVE plan, the Education Department removed other income-driven repayment applications from its website. Read more ›
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Trump world lost it on Thursday when the government didn't give them what they wanted. Read more ›
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Justin Sun is celebrating avoiding a fraud investigation by posting handshake emojis on X. Read more ›
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iPhone 16e reviews are now out, and Apple's custom-designed C1 modem has been put to the test. The results so far are quite surprising, as the C1's speeds are not as slow compared to Qualcomm modems as originally expected. While the C1 does not support ultra-fast mmWave 5G in the U.S., it appears to offer comparable 5G performance to Qualcomm's Snapdragon X71 modem found in the iPhone 16, iPhone 16... Read more ›
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Bezos announced Wednesday that the Post's opinion section would focus on "personal liberties and free markets." Trump says they had dinner that night. Read more ›
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This ultra-compact 6-pound power bank is USB-C chargeable and delivers 300 watts and 90,000mAh of power wherever and whenever you need it most. Read more ›
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Microsoft is officially getting rid of Skype as of May 5 and encouraging its users to pick Teams once and for all. In its announcement, the company stated that the move will allow it to "streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs." Microsoft is also far from subtle in its push for Teams and included step-by-step instructions for migrating over. All users... Read more ›
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With a pregnancy study and a smarter cycle-tracking approach, Oura is delivering more accurate health insights. Read more ›
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We've published our review of the new "budget" iPhone 16e, but if the savings there don't feel like quite the bargain you were looking for, there are a few consolation deals on other Apple gear — along with a handful of sales on more tech we currently recommend. The spotlight deal highlights the lowest price yet on a four-pack of Apple AirTags (now $65 at Amazon). We also noticed Amazon... Read more ›
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Microsoft said it will shut down Skype, the internet calling service it bought for $8.5 billion in 2011. Users will be invited to switch to Teams. Read more ›
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Apple's new entry-level iPhone 16e has inherited the Action button first seen on the iPhone 15 Pro and now found on all iPhone 16 models. The Action button replaces the traditional Ring/Silent switch – a staple of the iPhone since it launched in 2007. For users unfamiliar with the Action button, here's a rundown of its functions – including one that is (currently) exclusive to iPhone 16e. The Action button... Read more ›
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The Democrats are historically unpopular, receiving exceptionally low marks from both the general public and their own voters. Yet the party is on track to retake the House come 2026. In Gallup’s most recent poll, only 38 percent of Americans voiced a favorable view of the Democrats, the party’s worst showing in at least three […] Read more ›
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Limited Run has dropped a new video teaser showing off its upcoming release of Gex Trilogy. Read more Read more ›
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No money left the bank, but the "inputting error" comes as CEO Jane Fraser seeks to convince regulators she is fixing the bank's controls. Read more ›
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Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED. Read more ›
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Employees throughout the federal government have until 11:59pm ET Monday to detail five things they accomplished in the last week. Read more ›
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On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.” Read more ›
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Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems. Read more ›
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Daily life at US-run Antarctic stations has already been disrupted. Scientists worry that the long-term impacts could upend not only important research but the continent’s delicate geopolitics. Read more ›
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Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk. Read more ›
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A WIRED investigation reveals that criminals who make billions from scam compounds in Myanmar—where tens of thousands of people are enslaved—are using Starlink to get online. Read more ›
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Experts say the conflicts posed by Tom Krause’s dual roles are unprecedented in the modern era. Read more ›
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The cybersecurity lead for VA.gov was fired last week. He tells WIRED that the Veterans Affairs digital hub will be more vulnerable without someone in his role. Read more ›
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More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause. Read more ›
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