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Microsoft ends support for Skype on smart TVs

March 8, 2016 08.59 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Microsoft has announced that starting in June 2016, the Skype for TV application will no longer be supported; there will be no updates to the application.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Top Story Tagged With: Microsoft, Samsung, Skype, smart TVs Edited: 9 March 2016 11:16

Court rules public could confuse Skype with Sky

May 6, 2015 09.00 Europe/London By Julian Clover

A European Court has ruled the Skype brand is similar enough to that of Sky to confuse the public.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Regulation, Top Story Tagged With: Microsoft, Sky, Skype Edited: 6 May 2015 20:00

Skype joins connected TV platforms

January 6, 2011 09.57 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Skype has confirmed it is working with Sony and Vizio to put the online calling application direct into the living room.

Filed Under: Newsline, Tech Tagged With: Panasonic, Skype, Sony Edited: 6 January 2011 09:57

BSkyB lays claim to the Sky in Skype

August 10, 2010 08.40 Europe/London By Julian Clover

VOiP service Skype is embroiled in a trademark dispute with BSkyB, which is claiming ownership over the Sky mark.

Filed Under: Finance, Newsline, Regulation Tagged With: BSkyB, Skype Edited: 10 August 2010 08:40

Skype comes to Connected TVs

January 6, 2010 09.26 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Video: Trinity Convergence has announced it is working with Skype to add video calling to HDTVs and other connected CE products. The company will showcase the technology at this year’s […]

Filed Under: Connected TV, Newsline Tagged With: Skype Edited: 6 January 2010 12:28

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