videoconferencing tag

12 result(s) displayed for videoconferencing (1 - 12 of 12):

Elektrobit MID Reference Design Aims to put Linux Desktop apps + Smartphone in your pocket

Smartphones, netbooks, smartbooks, and Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) while very similar feature-wise, each has their own distinct advantages. Smartphones such as the iPhone have been widely successful, while the MID market has been a bit slow to take off.... Full Story

Posted on June 12, 2009 4:33 PM

Logitech Acquires SightSpeed

I'm a huge fan of SightSpeed and so I was pleasantly surprised this morning to read that Logitech has acquired SightSpeed for approximately $30 million in cash. I'm a fan of both companies actually, and my favorite webcam is the... Full Story

Posted on October 29, 2008 9:07 AM

OctroTalk adds Video Conferencing and Live Streaming to Windows Mobile

A major new version of OctroTalk (see previous write-up), an IM/VoIP/video P2P app just came out. The new version is called OctroTalk 2.0 for Windows Mobile and it now has real time video conferencing with VoIP, File Transfer, Instant Messaging... Full Story

Posted on October 15, 2008 4:58 PM

Global IP Solutions Launches Video Calling for Windows Mobile Phones

Today, Global IP Solutions launched peer-to-peer video calling and multi-point video conferencing capabilities on Windows Mobile-based phones called GIPS VideoEngine Mobile. As part of this release, it only runs on specific Windows Mobile models, however, future plans for Symbian phones... Full Story

Posted on October 13, 2008 11:26 AM

Wbs Connect cool HD telepresence video

Quality of my mobile camera stinks, so just trust me when I tell you this product is frickin cool. They're using a large mirror to project a HD image with multiple participants. website: www.wbsconnect.comSent from my Windows Mobile phone.... Full Story

Posted on September 17, 2008 6:40 PM

VoIP is Dead, Long Live VoIP!

In case you missed Skype General Manager for Voice & Video Jonathan Christensen's ITEXPO keynote, you can check out my mobile phone video phone recording here. In the keynote, Johnathan made a bold statement - "VoIP is dead". Specifically Jonathan... Full Story

Posted on September 17, 2008 11:08 AM

SightSpeed Now Available on Linux and Dell Netbooks

SightSpeed today announced that its video and voice communications software is now available on Linux-based "netbook" (mini-notebook) PCs.  Dell Video Chat powered by SightSpeed will come pre-installed on the Linux build of Dell's newly-launched Inspiron Mini 9 device. Dell Video... Full Story

Posted on September 16, 2008 12:42 AM

Microsoft Drops VoIP from Windows Live Messenger

Just saw this article that reiterates Microsoft's decision last year that the existing VoIP partnership with Verizon would be terminating in 2008. (See 2006 launch of Windows Live Messenger w/ Verizon deal) As of today you can use Windows Live... Full Story

Posted on June 26, 2008 12:02 PM

Dell Video Chat Launches

Today, Dell will launch Dell Video Chat powered by SightSpeed, which will be pre-bundled on all consumer Dell PCs. Landing Dell is a major win for SightSpeed, a competitor to Skype, Microsoft Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and others. I spoke... Full Story

Posted on June 26, 2008 9:15 AM

Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam for Mac

Logitech today unveiled its first Mac-compatible webcam with premium autofocus technology and Carl Zeiss optics - the Logitech QuickCam Vision Pro webcam for Mac. The new Logitech webcam of course works with iChat and Skype and features a 2-megapixel camera... Full Story

Posted on June 24, 2008 2:22 PM

SightSpeed Business Upgrade Adds 9-way Video

Today, SightSpeed will announce a significant upgrade to SightSpeed Business, which was launched last fall. The new version offers simultaneous 9-way video and text chat. I'm a huge fan of SightSpeed, which doesn't get nearly the amount of attention that Skype... Full Story

Posted on June 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Microsoft RoundTable Review

Microsoft RoundTable is a very cool videoconferencing system featuring 360° panoramic views powered by its 5 built-in cameras. Microsoft sent me a RoundTable system for review. I figured I may as well install it in one of TMC's two conference... Full Story

Posted on June 22, 2007 8:29 AM