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IM+ for Skype for Palm OS (prc): IM+ for Skype is a fully mobile application that enables chat with other Skype users and provides cost-effective calling to landlines and mobiles. It works worldwide in any 3G, GSM, CDMA network and does not require Wi-Fi. IM+ for Skype is based on SkypeOut service that allows users to make...; Tags: Operating System, Palm Inc., Skype Technologies S.A., Shape, Palm OS, 3G, Advertising & Promotion, Cellular Phones, Wireless LANs, Wireless, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-04-29
Skype launches new beta for feature phones, works on S60 and Windows Mobile too: Skype launches new beta for feature phones, works on S60 and Windows Mobile tooRE: SkypeI have to confess, I don't own a cell phone, and I'm not a telecom guru but:"this current beta mobile implementation actually uses standard calls over carrier networks to make the actual call from your mobile...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, Skype Technologies S.A., phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Skype launches new beta for feature phones, works on S60 and Windows Mobile too: Skype announced a beta version of its client for Java-enabled mobile phones with the current list of compatible devices from Motorola, Nokia, and Samsung. The intent of this new mobile client is to expand Skype to the mass market feature phone, but being the mobile geek that I am I...; Tags: Phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Call, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Windows, Beta, Fring, Wireless LANs, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Leopard mauls podcaster (updated): Leopard mauls podcaster updatedA who what nowWhy not marinate in the solution rather than the problem.Quite baffling.RobertSolution...Use Tiger if you use Skype.(that wouldn't be much of blog post, now would it?)- Jasonuh oh, here comes NZto tell us how he has NEVER had this problem on vista (even though he...; Tags: Cable, Snowball, Leopard, Skype Technologies S.A.; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Leopard mauls podcaster (updated 2x): For weeks I've been bedeviled by an audio bug on my MacBook Pro. The symptoms include poor audio quality by recipients of a Skype call using a USB microphone. While that may sound like an obscure bug, it affects one particular vertical market the hardest – podcasters. ...; Tags: Microphone, Skype Technologies S.A., Bug, USB, Podcasts, Internet, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-24

Blubell for Skype: Enjoy total freedom of movement when using Skype with Blubell. Make and receive Skype calls from anywhere in the house, not just in front of your computer. Blubell gives you control of your Skype calls directly from your existing Bluetooth headset when you are away from your PC. Call your...; Tags: Skype Technologies S.A., Blubell Technologies, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Wireless; Software downloads 2008-04-10
Hipsip Bridge (2): The Hipsip Bridge allows users to connect to the free Hipsip service in order to make Skype calls from their mobile browser for just the price of a local phone call. With Hipsip users are no longer stuck in front of their computers when using Skype. Calls can now be...; Tags: Phone, Skype Technologies S.A., Sipcall, Hipsip Bridge, Telecom & Utilities, Productivity, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-04-09
Google to Buy Skype?: Google to Buy Skype?I for one woudl welcome thisI use Skype on a daily basis. And I have not been real happy with it as a product. If anybody could improve it, it would be Google.RE: Google to Buy Skype?Darn, just when I was getting ready to sign up for...; Tags: INTERNET, VOIP, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Skype Technologies S.A., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Google to Buy Skype?: Rumors are out again that Ebay's albatross. aka Skype, may soon be unloaded to Google. The deal could be valued at as much as $6 billion: "Skype is booking about $400 million in revenue now, and it's conceivable the company could command 10-times that. *A reader suggests...; Tags: Google Inc., Google Gmail, Skype Technologies S.A., Rumors, E-mail Providers, Telephony, Peer To Peer (P2P), VOIP, Telecommunications, Internet, Networking, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-04-02
Your turn: Readers choose their 10 favorite Windows programs: Your turn: Readers choose their 10 favorite Windows programsThanks for the clarificationI would certainly expect better service from anyone expecting to actually have customers. I can only guess that they get so few calls that they help desk is out of practice. :-)SkypeNot sure about your customer service...; Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, IrfanView, favorite Windows program, Windows Program, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-03-21
Fraunhofer IIS shows audio technology at VON.x 2008: Fraunhofer IIS shows audio technology at VON.x 2008Um... Skype does have AECYou can debate if Skype's AEC should allow it to be tuned more aggressively, but it would be factually incorrect to pretend it's not in there.Fraunhofer uses their patents to impede innovation......unless it's their own patented product. MP3...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Fraunhofer IIS, OGG, Skype Technologies S.A., MP3, AEC; Discussion threads 2008-03-19
Fraunhofer IIS shows audio technology at VON.x 2008: In the world where chip technology improves exponentially, acoustic engineering isn't so simple and it presents a huge hurdle to overcome to the world of telephony and video conferencing. Fraunhofer IIS (inventors of MPEG-1 Layer 3 AKA MP3) seeks to tackle this challenge and showed off some of its research...; Tags: Microphone, Speaker, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft IIS Server, George Ou; Blog posts 2008-03-19
HypeCall (zip): Free or very cheap international calls from your mobile using Skype.No need to install any software. Work on all mobile phones. Unique features such as: Call SkypeID from your mobile, instant phone conferencing, long distance calls at Skype rates. HypeCall is targeted to international calls for Skype community. Thousands of...; Tags: Mobile, Skype Technologies S.A., Hype Communications, HypeCall, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-03-18
eBay PayPal vs. Google GBuy: Skype to 'send money': eBay PayPal vs. Google GBuy: Skype to 'send money'RE: eBay PayPal vs. Google GBuy: Skype to 'send money'http://www.analogstereo.com/wp/securiting_personal_health_information.htmre:paypalhttp://www.analogstereo.com/wp/securiting_personal_health_information.htm; Tags: Google Gbuy, PayPal, Skype Technologies S.A., eBay Inc., Google Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-03-14
Troubleshooting Skype performance on a Mac: Troubleshooting Skype performance on a MacI've never had problems with SkypeI've never had problems with Skype on Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Linux. Have you considered switching to a better OS?The other problem could be your Mac hardware. Turns out that Apple has some serious design problems with its Macs...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Notebooks, performance, Skype Technologies S.A., Apple Macintosh, Troubleshooting Skype performance; Discussion threads 2008-03-14
Troubleshooting Skype performance on a Mac (updated): Any ace Skype troubleshooters out there? I've been using the venerable VOIP client on my MacBook Pro almost since it came out without many issues – until recently. I've used Skype almost weekly to record 70 episodes of the PowerPage Podcast with good results but in the...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Performance, IP, Skype Technologies S.A., Nothing, Networking, Network Technology, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-03-14
Sony PSP Headset: As part of its January 2008 firmware update (version 3.90), the slim Sony PSP (PSP-2000) includes built-in support for Skype, the popular VoIP voice over Internet protocol service that allows cheap-to-free calls worldwide. (Because of its less capacious memory, the Skype feature isn't available on the original version of the...; Tags: Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation Portable, headset, PSP Headset, headphone, Skype Technologies S.A., microphone; Product reviews 2008-03-13
Sony to add Skype service to PSP in March: Sony to add Skype service to PSP in MarchHopefully this'll be more successful then eBay has been with SkypeThis is a interesting move (integrate Skype with games like Xbox Live allows players to talk during gameplay?) ...I just hope Sony has more luck with Skype then eBay has had- John...; Tags: Game players, Skype Technologies S.A., Sony Corp., Sony PlayStation Portable; Discussion threads 2008-03-09
How this nearly barenaked lady has been brought to you courtesy of a Skype SPIM-mer: How this nearly barenaked lady has been brought to you courtesy of a Skype SPIM-merWhy not just remove images from people asking to be your buddy.Seems a simple enough solution to me.Spam is spam.. they have a warning/spam button.. use it.RE: How this nearly barenaked lady has been brought to...; Tags: E-mail, Construction, Spam, Skype Technologies S.A.; Discussion threads 2008-03-07
iSkoot for Skype (Windows Mobile) (1): With iSkoot for Skype, you can make & receive Skype calls, chat, and use SkypeOut to call regular numbers anywhere in the world. And with our newly enhanced feature set, now you can easily place SkypeOut calls to anyone in your general address book, and enjoy cool new Skype chat...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Skype Technologies S.A., iSkoot, Advertising & Promotion, Thin Clients, Microsoft Windows, Telecom & Utilities, Marketing, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-02-28