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- voice-over-im a Skype-Out killer?
- Voice-over-IM a Skype-Out killer?Check the factsSkype is completely like voice over IM since it provides chat and file transfers as well as voice. Skype-out, however, is completely different because it gives the computer user to dial any phone number for about $0.02 per minute for North America, Western Europe,...
- Tags: Instant messaging, Operating systems, Skype Technologies S.A., voice-over-IM, Microsoft Corp., Skype-out, IM, MSN
- Discussion threads 2005-04-08
- voice-over-im a Skype-Out killer?
- Microsoft's New MSN Messenger 7.0 has been launched with some enhanced PC-to-PC audio capability. The giant from Redmond says the new 7.0 is built on a peer-to-peer technology that will render it less susceptible to unwanted firewall block.As voice-over-IM expands with better quality, I cannot help but wonder - given...
- Tags: voice-over-IM
- Blog posts 2005-04-08
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- Automating the factory floor
- Brendan O'Malley, CIO at Tasty Baking describes the how the company is automating its manufacturing operations by using a new "voice picking system" where employees use a headset and are directed to each location on the factory floor to ensure that the right quanities of ingredients are being placed on...
- Tags: Factory, Manufacturing, Telecommunications, Administrator
- Blog posts 2008-05-13
- Live Webcast: Unified Communications Beyond IP Telephony
- No one can doubt the value of Unified Communications. From small and medium businesses to even the largest commercial enterprises, organizations of all sizes are now migrating to IP telephony solutions in record numbers. Some might even call it a communications revolution. But beyond simple voice and...
- Tags: Telephony, Webcast, Unified Communications, IP Telephony, IP, VOIP, Telecommunications, Networking
- Webcasts 2008-05-13
- Blackberry users to get Windows Live services
- Research in Motion (RIM) and Microsoft have struck a deal via which Blackberry users will be able to run Windows Live Hotmail and Windows Live Messenger on their devices. The two companies announced the deal on May 12; actual availability is slated for some time this summer...
- Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Live, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley
- Blog posts 2008-05-12
- A C3PO sighting in Pittsburgh
- While touring Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center, CNET News.com's Kara Tsuboi literally bumped into Anthony Daniels, the actor behind Star Wars' lovable android C3PO. You might not recognize his face, but you surely know his voice. Take a walk down memory lane with Daniels, who talks...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Telecommunications, Marketing, News, kara tsuboi, jared kohler, star wars, anthony daniels, pittsburgh, carnegie mellon, entertainment technology center, george lucas, ilm, skywalker, c3po, r2d2
- Videos 2008-05-09
- A brief summary
- A brief summaryCompare with CFOIn many parts of the world, the CFO must be a chartered/certified accountant. In the US, this is now also (essentially) the case, due to SOx, and SOx is there as a result of accounting scandals.IT continues to disregard formal qualifications and licencing. Maybe the CIO...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Databases, IBM AIX, SOx, shareholder, AIX 5.3, Schwartz, information technology
- Discussion threads 2008-05-09
- SSS DJ (exe)
- SSSDJ is an Intelligent Audio player with automatic Fade-in and Fade-out controls. There are 9000+ racks to store your favorite selections. It has 81 independent players. It supports mp3 and wave files. You can create and schedule playlists. A simple and attractive screen display, and with facility to play files...
- Tags: Radio Station, Radio, SSS Labs, SSSDJ, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Windows, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software
- Software downloads 2008-05-09
- TomTom One 130S
- The TomTom One 130 and TomTom One 130S mark a new beginning for the company's line of basic GPS. You still get TomTom's hallmark ease of use and community features, but the portable navigation systems now boast more compact designs as well as a new vehicle mount that can be...
- Tags: GPS, Keyboards, TomTom
- Product reviews 2008-05-08
- MySpace partners with Yahoo, Twitter and eBay in "data portability" initiative
- Having previously talked the talk when it comes to data portability, MySpace is beginning to walk the walk: announcing its own 'data portability' initiative, supported by partners Yahoo, Twitter and eBay. Dubbed MySpace ‘Data Availability', users will be able to optionally share their public profile data with...
- Tags: Yahoo! Inc., Data, eBay Inc., Twitter, MySpace, MySpace Data Availability Initiative, Internet, Instant Messaging, Corporate Communications, BIOS, Online Communications, Marketing, Hardware, Components, Steve O\'Hear
- Blog posts 2008-05-08
- Zune of the future may come with copyright cop
- Zune of the future may come with copyright copIt certainly would be nice if MS showed some backbone ...... and said that its customers would hate it, so forget about it. MS is really irritating when it comes to siding with big content against its customers.Zune of the future should...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, AmazonMP3, Microsoft Zune, Zune IS, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-05-08
- Samsung WEP300 Bluetooth Headset
- Not too many people know that in addition to manufacturing cell phones, Samsung also has a whole line of Bluetooth headsets under its belt. They range from the very affordable, such as the WEP200 to the high end, like the WEP500. The latest Samsung WEP300 is one of the former....
- Tags: Bluetooth headset, Samsung WEP300, headset, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
- Product reviews 2008-05-08
- Etymotic EtyBLU Bluetooth headset
- Etymotic is an established name in high-performance wired earbuds and is known for its flanged ear tips and "true to the ear" sound. The company made its foray into the wireless market a couple years ago with the Ety8 stereo Bluetooth earbuds, but had yet to debut a monaural Bluetooth...
- Tags: volume rocker, headset, ear tip, EtyBLU, Etymotic, mic, Bluetooth headset
- Product reviews 2008-05-07
- WiMax saved: Sprint, Clearwire form joint venture; Google, Intel among backers
- Sprint and Clearwire have combined their WiMax businesses to form a new venture that will be focused on next generation broadband services. The company will be backed by $3.2 billion from the likes of Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks. This new venture,...
- Tags: Google Inc., Clearwire Corp., Time Warner Cable Inc., Sprint Communications, Intel Corp., WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- News to know: Vista troubleshooting, RIM, XP SP3, Apple, SAP
- Notable headlines: XP SP3: Now on Windows Update Ed Bott: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 3: Top Troubleshooting Tools [See Gallery] David Morgenstern: Is Mac OS X Leopard, Safari 3.x too dark? Larry Dignan: Cisco third...
- Tags: Research In Motion Ltd., Microsoft Windows Update, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Windows Vista, SAP AG, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows XP, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2008-05-07
- IM-Translate (msi)
- IM-Translate features immediate translation of instant messages using an intuitive machine-based language translator. IM-Translate conjugates verbs and uses sentence analysis to render the most accurate translation possible, instantly. Even IM chat slang/jargon has been incorporated into the translator. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Tags: IM, Translation, IM-Translate SARL, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications
- Software downloads 2008-05-07
- Logitech G15 Keyboard (Revision 2)
- Somehow we missed Logitech's update to its G15 Keyboard last year. It started showing up in our lab recently with a few high-end gaming PCs that spurred us to give it the full review treatment. We're glad we did. The new model improves on many facets of the original, elevating...
- Tags: Monitors & displays, Keyboards, Logitech G15, Logitech, G-key, LCD screen, LCD, keyboard
- Product reviews 2008-05-06
- Update your Twitter feed by voice with Twitterfone
- Update your Twitter feed by voice with TwitterfoneSoftware Monday?What happened to Software Monday for 5/5/2008!
- Tags: Tools & Techniques, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, Twitterfone, Twitter
- Discussion threads 2008-05-06
- Beltronics Pro RX65
- Among the higher-priced echelon of radar detectors, the Beltronics Pro RX65 includes solid features and easy user programming, along with demonstrated threat detection. Its interface choices range from a simple warning to a highly technical frequency display. While its simple three button interface is easy to use, its volume control...
- Tags: Aerospace & Defense, radar, Pro RX65, X-band, sensitivity, display
- Product reviews 2008-05-06
- Update your Twitter feed by voice with Twitterfone
- I first met Pat Phelan in Spain this year when he provided MAXroam SIM cards to us Nokia Nseries bloggers. They worked very well and I think he provides a valuable service to world travelers. I just received an email from Pat announcing the launch of Twitterfone. Twitterfone is a...
- Tags: Phone, Voice, Twitter, Twitterfone, Verification Text Message, Telecom & Utilities, E-mail, Online Communications, Matthew Miller
- Blog posts 2008-05-06
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