Microsoft acquired Skype for $8.5 billion in early 2013. Skype was originally released to the public in 2003 and at one point was owned by eBay. Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email ...

As part of its fourth quarter 2012 financial announcements, Microsoft revealed some new information on two aspects of its Entertainment and Devices division, which has both the Xbox 360 and Skype ...