Microsoft is bringing Skype to Alexa devices

Microsoft has announced that Skype is coming to a range of Alexa devices. At its hardware event yesterday, Amazon revealed the updated Echo Show with integrated Skype, but later this year voice-activated Skype calling will be landing on other Alexa devices. The feature will make it possible to place and receive Skype voice calls, video calls and SkypeOut calls. See also: Amazon announces an Alexa-powered microwave with a built-in popcorn Dash button Amazon Smart Plugs let you control home devices with Alexa -- but you’ll need an Echo device Amazon updates its Echo Dot, Echo Plus and Echo Show Amazon… [Continue Reading]