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Europe’s Baltic states turn startup hotbeds for their next growth chapter

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are now recognized innovation hubs. These Baltic nations boast a significant number of successful startups and unicorns. Their entrepreneurial spirit flourished after regaining independence from Soviet rule. Strong STEM education and a shift in role models fuel future growth. This region's startup success creates jobs and…

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Quote of the Day by Ben Kingsley: “Family is family over the internet, over Skype, over the… — Inspiring lessons on family bonds, emotional connection, distance, communication and why love knows no boundaries by the Oscar-winning actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human relationships and life

Quote of the Day by Ben Kingsley: Ben Kingsley’s quote, “Family is family over the internet, over Skype, over the telephone. Love is love. You don't have to actually go through some ritual to prove that you love somebody” explores the importance of emotional connection, family bonds, and the true…

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"We are rocking on bringing new Xbox console features!": Xbox is soliciting ideas for new features directly. Here are the best suggestions so far.

It's a renaissance for new Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC features right now, as Microsoft's gaming department seems to have been unleashed. Xbox engineer Bill Ridmann posits on X: What would you like to see? Here are the best suggestions.

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European bureaucracy threatens Sweden's AI boom, say startups

Sweden’s strong startup game risks overregulation, Sweden’s startup scene says.

Euronews

Can the EU replicate Estonia’s startup success?

Estonia is one of the EU’s most business-friendly countries. But its success raises an uncomfortable question in Brussels: if this works so well there, why does the EU still struggle to start borderless businesses?

Euronews

Condemnation of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot reached ‘tipping point’ after French raid, Australia’s eSafety chief says

A number of countries including Australia are investigating X over Grok-produced sexualised deepfakes

The Guardian - AU

Meet Sweden, the unicorn factory chasing America in the AI race

Stockholm has the highest number of unicorns per capita of any city in the world outside of Silicon Valley.

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70 Companies That Deserve A “Corporate Darwin Award” For Destroying Their Businesses

Every company begins with ambition, and it can take them to unbelievable heights. But no one stays at the top forever. Somewhere along the way, many forget what made them successful in the first place. They start chasing quick wins, ignoring red flags, and making choices that lead to their…

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‘Delivery robots will happen’: Skype co-founder on his fast-growing venture Starship

Ahti Heinla on bringing his tech to small towns, its effects on jobs – and whether he’s still interested in money

The Guardian - UK

Nathan Metsala of Robotex: Engineering the Future

What started 25 years ago as a university project in Tallinn has grown into a global network that now reaches more than 100,000 students annually across dozens of countries and it's scaling fast.

International Business Times

Still use Skype at work? Bad news, hackers are targeting it with dangerous malware

Up until recently, Skype was being used to deliver dangerous GodRAT malware.

TechRadar

Microsoft’s $3.9 Trillion Empire: 3 Products You Use Without Realizing It

Here's a look at some of the ways you might be contributing to Microsoft's sprawling empire without even knowing it.

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Microsoft extends support for Exchange, Skype business servers - here's how to keep access

Microsoft extends support for Exchange Server and Skype for Business to October 2025, with one final ESU available.

TechRadar

Like what3words but for phone numbers: Startup wants people to use domain names for its WhatsApp rival

Thunderbolt uses domain names instead of phone numbers, promising privacy but raising questions about accessibility and mainstream appeal.

TechRadar

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Destructoid

Skype has died and I speedran the five stages of grief

Fifteen years of conversation coming to an end.

TechRadar

Shocked that Skype lost the battle against Zoom? I knew it was doomed all the way back in 2011, and here’s why

As we bid farewell to Skype, I’m thinking about how it lost the war on Zoom - and why it was all Microsoft’s fault.

Windows Central

Days after the death of Skype, Microsoft's other messaging app received an AI update — no, not Teams

GroupMe now features AI image generation thanks to Microsoft Copilot, arriving just days after Skype’s shutdown.

Reason

Skype's Shutdown Proves Bigger Isn't Always Better

The death of a onetime powerhouse carries a lesson for antitrust enforcers—if they’ll listen.

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The Independent UK

One Tech Tip: Skype shut down for good, but users still have these alternatives

Skype users are scrambling to find an alternative after Microsoft shut down the pioneering internet phone service which let people make cheap long distance calls and chat with other users

PC Gamer

Skype dead at 22

Microsoft has finally put the venerable voice software to rest.

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft finally retires Skype after 22 years of service

Today, May 5th, marks the final day for Skype, ending its 22-year run as a staple of daily communication.

Windows Central

Skype is dead — Microsoft drops the call after 14 years of neglect to favor Teams: "We know this is a big deal for our users"

Microsoft is officially pulling the plug on Skype and recommends that its users transition to Teams.

Al Jazeera

Skype shuts down on May 5: Ever wondered why it was called Skype?

Skype, once a leading video-calling platform, is set to shut down on May 5. How well do you know its history?

The Independent UK

RIP Skype: a nostalgic service that allowed us to connect

IN FOCUS: Skype was the first of its kind to allow mere mortals to make global video calls via the internet. At the time, the platform was revolutionary; ahead of its closure in May, Ellie Muir asks why it flopped so spectacularly at a time when our need for internet…

The Guardian - US

Goodbye, Skype. I’ll never forget you

I spent entire nights in 2011 gabbing on Skype. As it shutters, I’m reminded of a bygone era of online intimacy

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