Skype has been an essential tool in the production of podcasts and newscasts for years, and today Microsoft has announced a professional-grade version of the app designed specifically for the media industry. Its called Skype TX and is intended to be used in studio environments; Skype TX is described as an easy-to-use hardware and software combination that allows Skype video calls from anywhere in the world to be seamlessly integrated into any production. It plays nice with industry standards by outputting calls in full-frame HD-SDI formats. Crucially, Skype TX also offers an experience thats free of the notifications, alerts, and other pop-ups that can cause interruptions on regular old Skype.