Skype tag

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Google Talk has a blog

Google has launched a brand new blog on their VoIP client called Google Talk. No doubt Google realizes it is playing catchup to Skype, Gizmo, and others and probably feels that a blog might be a good way to get the... Full Story

Posted on December 1, 2005 12:40 PM

Skype 2.0 review

With the launch of Skype 2.0 beta today, I thought I'd take the new version of Skype for a quick whirl. The Skype interface looks much the same as before - the same clean look, but they definitely did some... Full Story

Posted on December 1, 2005 10:07 AM

Skype 2.0 beta

Skype 2.0 beta is released and it now includes video capabilities. Skype also announced its collaboration with Logitech, Creative, and with weblog software and services company Six Apart (creators of TypePad and MovableType). The new edition features a new search... Full Story

Posted on December 1, 2005 8:30 AM

Auvi launches Skype products

Auvi Technologies, a designer and developer of digital entertainment hardware and emerging technologies, today announced its development strategy encompassing a complete line of Voice-over-IP (VoIP) and Skype-enabled products aimed at residential customers. The product image to the right is "coming... Full Story

Posted on November 30, 2005 11:41 AM

CallinSearch software lets you click-to-call from Google, MSN, Yahoo

One of the CallinSearch employees posted a comment on my Google click-to-call post pointing to their technology which is currently in beta. By the way, the Google "click to call" news certainly flew under the radar. I don't see Click-to-Call... Full Story

Posted on November 23, 2005 2:10 PM

Skype goes retail - sold at Radio Shack

CNet is reporting that Skype will be sold at retail stores, starting with Radio Shack.The Luxembourg-based Net telephony company, founded by the people behind the Kazaa peer-to-peer service, is expected to announce on Monday that it has struck a partnership... Full Story

Posted on November 18, 2005 4:00 PM

Skype spam

I get Skype spam invites all the time, but they never include an enticing text message such as "Talk to me sexy." It's possible some of the Skype invites I get are legit. That is to say, Skype users could... Full Story

Posted on November 10, 2005 1:26 PM

Firm urges banning Skype in the enterprise

Well, this industry analysy firm's stance on Skype blocking will certainly irk a few Skype fans. Technology industry analyst firm Info-Tech Research Group is telling enterprises to ban Skype - the freely-available Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone service -... Full Story

Posted on November 10, 2005 12:00 PM

China blocking Skype here we go again

I just blogged this morning about how China was going to have 210.11 billion minutes with revenues of RMB 52.53 billion Yuan by 2007 but then commented, "So ummm China blocks Skype, one of the leading VoIP players and China... Full Story

Posted on November 8, 2005 11:14 AM

China loves VoIP or hates VoIP?

Came across the news release below which claims that in China "it's estimated that by 2007 VOIP calls will amount to 210.11 billion minutes with revenues of RMB 52.53 billion Yuan." So ummm China blocks Skype, one of the leading... Full Story

Posted on November 8, 2005 9:19 AM

VOCAL's Skype Analog Telephone Adaptor

VOCAL Technologies, Ltd. (www.vocal.com), a developer of software and hardware solutions for the communications industry, gave me an exclusive on their new line of analog telephone adapters (ATAs) that will support Skype Internet phone service, extending Skype service to any... Full Story

Posted on October 27, 2005 2:38 PM

Buying a Viper using click-to-call VoIP

Cool - looks like my favorite car (Dodge Viper) and my favorite technology (VoIP) are merging together. The next Viper I buy from DaimlerChrysler can be done via VoIP using click-to-call technology from eStara (see release below). Of course, I... Full Story

Posted on October 26, 2005 1:39 PM

Skype keynote address covers the whole gambit

Skype's Niklas Zennstrom gave his keynote address to a jam-packed audience. He talked about the history of Skype, the present Skype (including the eBay acquisition), as well as the future of Skype. He listed some interesting statistics during his presentation... Full Story

Posted on October 25, 2005 7:16 PM

VoIP mega-merger mania?

With Internet Telephony Conference & Expo in Los Angeles next week, I've been hearing some buzz about some major news to coincide with the show, including at least one possible merger of a well-known VoIP player. We recently had mega-VoIP deal... Full Story

Posted on October 21, 2005 3:02 PM

GIPS adds PCTEL to its growing portfolio

GIPS signs up yet another hardware manufacturer to use their remarkable voice engine used in Skype, Google Talk, and other VoIP solutions. PCTEL is going to use GIPS technology for to be used on mobile phones, PDAs, and PCs. PCTEL has... Full Story

Posted on October 19, 2005 10:02 AM

Skype Trojan update

According to ZDNet, a Trojan horse, a variant of IRCbot, has been circulating on the Internet in an e-mail purporting to be an update to Skype. Yet another social engineering trick to try and get you to open the attachment. Lately... Full Story

Posted on October 18, 2005 2:12 PM

USRobotics Skype Phone

It seems to be a busy week for Skype phones coming to market. First, was my exclusive review of the Linksys CIT200 Skype phone and now as of Monday, USRobotics is offering a Skype-compatible phone. I should point out that... Full Story

Posted on October 16, 2005 11:59 PM

IPEVO Skype phone

IPEVO, a Silicon Valley-based subsidiary of PChome Online specializing in affordable Skype-enabled devices has launched a new USB-based Skype phone called the Free-1. The Free-1 USB phone only costs $29.99 so they aren't kidding when they say that they offer "affordable... Full Story

Posted on October 13, 2005 3:37 PM

Skype and Linksys Partner

As I predicted, Linksys and Skype would be announcing their new partnership in conjunction with the launch of the Linksys CIT200. I already reviewed the Linksys CIT200 yesterday, but figured I'd share the release in case you missed it. I... Full Story

Posted on October 12, 2005 11:33 AM

Linksys CIT200 Skype phone review

Linksys CIT 200 'Skype' PhoneLinksys has partnered with Skype to offer a cordless DECT 1.8-1.9Ghz phone complete with a backlit color display, backlit keyboard, and other features, called the Linksys CIT200 Cordless Internet Telephony Kit. The Linksys CIT200 is tightly... Full Story

Posted on October 10, 2005 10:23 AM

Putting Skype on the backshelf

I was reading Mark Evan's blog which pointed to a post by Terry Frazier stating that Skype is "disruptive but not compelling". He continues by saying, "I've removed all Skype add-ons - Pamela, Jyve, Vskype/festoon, HotRecorder - and logged... Full Story

Posted on October 5, 2005 9:38 AM

Free SkypeOut dialing hack

In my recent post on a free 411 directory assistance service I stated that in theory you could use SkypeOut to dial 800-FREE411 and then have 800-FREE411 connect your call free of charge, but you'd still use up your SkypeOut... Full Story

Posted on October 4, 2005 4:12 PM

Free 411 directory assistance

Just discovered a free 411 directory assistance from Free411.com. It's pretty cool, I just called it and it asks city and state. It repeats what you said in a female voice and asks if what she said is correct.... Full Story

Posted on October 4, 2005 12:30 PM

Mplat FlashPhone for VoIP

The Mplat FlashPhone F2K is a USB device that supports Skype, Google Talk, MSN, Xten, etc. with an integrated microphone and external headphones/ear buds.I don't know what the deal is with the wet promo image they used on their website.... Full Story

Posted on October 4, 2005 10:48 AM

Skype 1.4 is now out

Skype 1.4 was launched late last night. As I have previously stated, it has some sound improvements, call forwarding, a toolbar, personalization features (ring tones), and a few other bells and whistles. Click here to download Skype. ... Full Story

Posted on September 29, 2005 9:00 AM