Microsoft acquires Skype

So Microsoft has bought Skype for $8.5 billion dollars instantly making it a leader in online calling and video calling. On a side note, this is the biggest deal Microsoft has done in 36 years. What do you think is in store for the Skype community?

Apple is now the most valuable brand?

Over the past year Apple has raised 84% to a $153.3 billion dollar value while Google has decreased 2% to $115.5 billion. Behind Google is IBM that rose 17% McDonalds that rose 23% followed by Microsoft that rose 2%. Will Google be able to reclaim its position as top dog?