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How to video chat with family and friends on your smartphone
By Andrew Williams published
Want to video chat with your grandma? These apps are here to make it simple.
Microsoft contractors had woeful security when reviewing Cortana and Skype recordings, report claims
By Darren Allan published
Last year’s episode over humans analyzing Cortana and Skype audio just got a lot more worrying, if this report is correct.
EU nations disagree over plans for more WhatsApp, Skype regulation
By Steve McCaskill published
Telcos believe there should be a level playing field.
Humans are listening to some of your Skype calls and Cortana interactions
By Joe Osborne published
Microsoft confirms in a new privacy policy that Skype and Cortana interactions are sometimes listened to by employees.
Microsoft kills Cortana Skype bot in favor of Alexa
By Matt Hanson published
Microsoft is removing Cortana from Skype and replacing it with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant.
Google Duo video chat service comes to web users
By Olivia Tambini published
The app was previously only available to iOS, Android, and Chromebook users.
Skype’s new background-blurring feature is a celebration of living in your own filth
By Harry Domanski published
The latest setting added to Skype uses AI to obscure your background while leaving the subject in smart focus.
Skype for desktop PCs now lets you blur the background when video chatting
By Darren Allan published
Keep the focus on you rather than any distractions during video calls.
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