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Third-Party Start Button for Windows 8 Brings Touch, Unity 3D Support

30th of May 2013 01:31 GMT

As we reported to you yesterday, Pokki has recently received a brand new update that brings new features on Windows 8 computers, as well as support for some new technologies. First of all, the build comprises touch support for Pokki Menu and apps, which means that you can easily access its features using a Windows 8...

Zoo Uses Skype to Allow Orangutans to “Talk” to People

24th of April 2013 08:55 GMT

Skype is undoubtedly the number one VoIP platform in the entire world but, in addition to allowing people to talk over the Internet, Microsoft’s service is also being used for some pretty weird purposes. Trainers at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas are currently using Skype to allow Mei and Mukah, two resid...

Users Keep Blasting Microsoft for Killing Messenger

3rd of April 2013 08:52 GMT

Microsoft will start the Windows Live Messenger shutdown next week, hoping to see most, if not all, users migrating to Skype. Basically, the gigantic Skype user base is one of the reasons why Microsoft has decided to retire its popular Windows Live Messenger app, so making the switch to Skype’s integrated Mess...

WLM Users Must Be 18 Years Old to Complete the Skype Migration

2nd of April 2013 16:41 GMT

Microsoft will soon discontinue Windows Live Messenger, so users have no other option than to move to Skype right now or install a third-party instant messenger that will still work for a while. Merging Skype and Messenger accounts previously required users to be at least 18 years old, so the company issued a statem...

Microsoft Starts Reminding Users of Messenger’s Retirement

22nd of March 2013 22:21 GMT

Redmond-based technology giant Microsoft will officially retire its popular Windows Live Messenger client on April 8 for English-speaking users, while the other versions will be discontinued gradually until April 30. The company has now started sending emails to registered users to remind them that Messenger will so...