Skype 5.8 for Windows has landed, complete with an all-new HD video calling option.

The updated software now supports 1080p video, meaning that - if you have a Full HD webcam such as the Logitech c920 - you'll be able to video chat with your...

Skype has announced its 5.5 beta update for Mac which delivers a few new features as well as a host of tweaks.

These include improvements to the call UI and tweaks to the call quality; Skype also says that its looked into the stabilisation...

Although there's no official confirmation at present, Cisco has killed off its Umi consumer video conferencing system, and has withdrawn from taking on Skype head-to-head.

The 1080p TV top chat set-up has been withdrawn from sale and, with...

The grandparent can be notoriously tricky customer when it comes to educating, particularly when that education is a lesson in technology, but, because you're a good person and this is the Good Christmas, you're going to give it a shot by giving them...

Skype recently unleashed a couple of devices to get you all VoIPed up without even needing to turn on your PC; the Skype Freetalk Connect Me home phone adapter and the GE Digital Cordless Expandable Telephone with Skype.

Starting with the adapter...

Back in July, Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage to announce the arrival of video chat, powered by Skype, into the social network.

And now, the ability to video call your Facebook buddies has extended to the Skype software, meaning that you...

Skype for Android has received a major new update, adding a further 14 devices to the video calling party - including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Motorola Xoom.

The mobile video calling option landed for Android in June, but only on...

Microsoft has confirmed that Skype will be coming to Windows Phone 7.5, dubbed Mango, as it looks to include as many social services as possible for users wanting to stay connected on the go.

Already available on iPhone and Android, it is the...

Skype has added a welcome addition to its iOS apps - both the iPhone and the iPad version of the Microsoft owned VoIP platform app now support Bluetooth.

This means that you can use Skype when you're in the car (provided that you've got a decent...

Skype has added Facebook support to its Skype for Mac software, allowing users to chat with their Facebook friends without visiting the Facebook website.

Mac uers keen to get a piece of the same Facebook-action that their PC Skype-using friends...

Skype 5.3 for Mac has landed bringing with it support for Apple's new platform, Mac OS X Lion, and offering VoIPers access to HD video calling.

Obviously you'll need a HD camera for that feature, but luckily Apple has hemmed one into its latest...

Skype for Android has received a major update, adding 17 new devices to the video calling revolution.

The mobile video calling option landed for Android in June, but only on four handsets - the HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Sony Ericsson...

Back in August last year Google rolled out voice calling within Gmail for lucky Statesiders and now finally, almost a year later, the search giant has made the service available for the UK and 37 other countries.

Calling from Gmail lets you...

Skype for iPad has played continual app store hide and seek today but has now final made the decision to come out and play. 

The application that "went live prematurely" has now returned, bringing with it a proper FaceTime alternative for Apple's...

The Skype video conferencing iPad app, which has just gone live, has now been pulled; according to the company this was down to the fact it "went live prematurely".

The company stated that: "To ensure your best Skype experience, we’ve...