VoIP: Is GizmoProject the “Skype killer”?
So what are the differences between Skype and GizmoProject and all those other VoIP solutions from cable and the big telcos?
View ArticleInexpensive USB Speakerphone for VoIP and Video Conferencing
I recently was visiting a Sharper Image store and I actually bought something. In all the years I have visited the Sharper Image, I have never bought anything there. It is not that I no not like the...
View ArticleGizmoProject Phones Home
Maxwell Smart (Don Adams) was way ahead of his time when he used "his" version of the "wireless phone" all those years ago. We thought it was funny and kind of cool. These days is doesn't seem so...
View ArticleRecord Skype Calls on the Mac
Recording Skype conversations on the Mac just got easier. Recording audio and video conversations for podcasts can sometimes get complex. Here are two shareware applications from Ecamm to makes it...
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Belkin Skype WiFi Phone Coming in August
Belkin today announced its new Skype WiFi Phone that lets users to make free Skype calls over wireless networks without the need for a computer. Skype offers free, calls in North America/Canada over...
View ArticleFour New WiFi Phones for Skype
Skype calls will soon be available without a computer on four new WiFi Phones from Belkin, Edge-Core, NETGEAR and SMC. The devices come with everything built-in to connect to Skype via any personal,...
View ArticleSkype Video in Mac 1.5 Beta
Skype has released version 1.5 beta for Mac OS X. It has an improved streamlined user interface that better complements the Mac environment as well as adding video conferencing capability.
View ArticleTest Your VoIP and VideoIP Connections
With the Net Neutrality debate raging on many users are concerned about ISP's packet shaping and how well their network is setup for making calls over the Internet (VoIP). Brix Networks, a company that...
View ArticleGizmo Project & LiveJournal Team Up
SIPphone, Inc developers of Gizmo Project and Six Apart, Ltd., a leader in blogging software and services, announced a partnership today Six Apart's LiveJournal users a preferred voice and instant...
View ArticleUltimate Review & Approval Tool for Video Pros
I have seen at several Mac trade shows and at NAB where video pros can iChat AV can be used for reviewing video with clients. The editors from the Scrubs TV show were one of the first I know of using...
View ArticleKeyspan debuts Mac-compatible cordless Skype Phone
Keyspan has debuted a new Mac-compatible cordless Skype phone. The Keyspan Cordless VoIP Phone will allow you to use Skype anywhere in your home or office.
View ArticleSkype and Google Talk Soon to be Speaking?
Skype and Google Talk may soon be on "speaking terms" according to a newly signed agreement announced by Google and eBay. eBay bought Skype for 2.6 billion dollars last year bringing the "verb" under...
View ArticleJajah Will Enable VoIP Calls on Apple iPhone
Jajah has announced that it will offer VoIP for the iPhone when it is released to US consumers in June. According to the company, "iPhone users will be able to make free or very low cost global Jajah...
View ArticleVerizon FiOS TV Installed, Cablevision Out
We had Verizon FiOS TV installed in our home on Saturday afternoon March 3, 2007, replacing analog cable service from Cablevision. FiOS Internet from Verizon was installed over a year ago and sure...
View ArticleGizmo Project Reaches Version 3
I have to admit, I have mostly ignored Gizmo Project in the last few months and have used Skype. I do like the fact that you can use Gizmo Project with hardware like a Linksys PAP2-NA without a...
View ArticleCall Recorder for Skype 2.0 Adds Video Support
Ecamm Network has announced the availability Call Recorder for Skype 2.0, $14.95 US. Call Recorder for Skype is an application that allows users to save incoming and outgoing calls as QuickTime files....
View ArticleSpeakeasy A Best Buy?
Speakeasy, one of the largest and most popular DSL/VoIP providers in the United States has been acquired by Best Buy, according to the two companies. The purchase price was reported as $97 million,...
View ArticleSkype for Mac 2.6 beta adds Call Transfer
New Skype for Mac 2.6 (free) adds Call Transfer feature, which debuts on the Mac version of Skype first. Call Transfer enables you to transfer ongoing Skype calls to other users on your Skype contact...
View ArticleSkype Your Mama!
On May 13th, Intel and Skype are sponsoring a day of free “global calling” (only to phones in the US or Canada). Call your mom for free!
View ArticlePre-paid Skype Cards and Gear now at Wal-Mart
Skype has announced that it is teaming up with Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, to address the growing popularity and demand for Internet communications among U.S. consumers. Starting today,...
View ArticleSunRocket Gone? UPDATED!
I just called the SunRocket 800-786-0132 customer service. The message said "We are NO Longer taking Customers Service or Sales Calls, Goodbye." INSTANT HANG-UP! According to GigiaOM an internal email...
View ArticleAnother VoIP Surrender
Allo, a smaller VoIP provider is going under joining SunRocket in VoIP heaven. From an e-mail from the company to its customers: "We regret to inform you that starting 1st of August of the current...
View ArticleShape Services Brings Skype to the iPhone
Shape Services has introduced Skype for iPhone. Using IM+ is the company's Web application, that utilizes the iPhone's Safari browser, allowing users to make phone calls using Skype. Designed...
View ArticleSkype 2.7 Beta Released for OS X
Skype has been released a new beta for Mac OS X. New to v2.7 [direct download link] is the ability to sort contacts into an unlimited number of groups, including both user-defined ones and pre-made...
View ArticleSkype Outage Explained
If you were not aware, Skpye had a significant global outage last week affecting some 220 Million users. It all started as a chain reaction from millions of rebooting PCs that had installed Windows...
View ArticleAT&T Next In-Line To Sue Vonage
Vonage was ordered to pay $66 million to Verizon (they are appealing). Recently Vonage settled with Sprint for around $80 million. Now AT&T says they are next in line to sue Vonage according to the...
View ArticleNetZero Loses Its Voice on December 15
NetZero the dial-up provider's VoIP service will be discontinued as of December 15. NetZero has sent out emails to their estimated 12,000 that they've struck a deal with Packet8 that allows customers...
View ArticleSkype 2.7 Beta Adds Better Leopard Compatibility
Skype has released Skype for Mac 2.7.0.195 beta, an update of its Internet telephony application for VoIP (voice over IP) communication with Skype-to-Skype voice calls, instant messaging, and file...
View ArticleSkype Launches New Calling Plans
Skype has announced new calling plans that deserve some attention. For the unlimited calls U.S. and Canada just $2.95 per month, unlimited Mexico $5.95 per month and just $9.95 per month for unlimited...
View ArticleiCall Your iPhone With Switching Between GSM and VoIP
iCall is coming to an iPhone near you, allowing users to make and receive calls over WiFi and saving cell minutes. iCall will allow you to transfer inbound calls from a regular GSM cell call to WiFi...
View ArticleFring: Skype, VoIP, IM for the iPhone
Fring is now available in the App Store at the amazing price of free. It allows iPhone users the ability to use Skype IM and Skype Out calling to landline phones as well as SIP support for VoIP calls...
View ArticleSave on iPhone International Calls with MobileTalk
Packet8 has launched MobileTalk for iPhone users (as well as other cellphones) that claims to save over 90% on international calls for mobile phone calls. This is not actually a VoIP application. What...
View ArticleTruphone Bringing Skype to iPhone and iPod touch
TRUPHONE INTRODUCES SKYPE CALLING AND INSTANT MESSAGING TO iPHONE AND iPOD TOUCH APPLICATIONS London and San Francisco–Jan. 6, 2009—Truphone today debuted the ability to make and receive Skype™ calls...
View ArticleSkype 2.8 for Mac Users Adds New Features
Skype has announced version 2.8 for Mac users at Macworld. The new version has some features not yet on Windows or Linux. The coolest feature of the 2.8 beta is a "screensharing" feature where you can...
View ArticleEcamm Introduces The World’s First Bluetooth Webcam
Ecamm Network introduces the world's first Bluetooth webcam the BT-1 Wireless Webcam that will sell for $149.99 and will be available in late Q1 2009. Integrating advanced technologies, the BT-1...
View ArticleGrandCentral to Become Google Voice
According to CNET, Google is unveiling a service called Google Voice today which is a new version GrandCentral acquired in July 2007. As a GrandCentral user this looks like it will be a great tool....
View ArticleNimbuzz Improves iPhone App Adds SkypeOut Over WiFi
Nimbuzz (free) has just updated its iPhone and iPod touch app adding more VoIP options, a dial-pad and the ability to make VoIP calls to landlines and cell phones via SkypeOut or Nimbuzz' VoIP other...
View ArticleSkype App for iPhone Tomorrow, Blackberry in May
I have been using Fring and Nimbuzz to make Skype calls on my iPhone, but now I am excited to get the official Skype app due tomorrow. CNET and PCWorld are reporting that Skype is coming to the iPhone...
View ArticleSkype for iPhone Now Live
Sometime around midnight last night the new free Skype for iPhone app appeared for download as expected. I have installed it on my iPhone and have to say I love it. Nimbuzz, Fring, and IM+ for Skype...
View ArticleGoogle Voice Access May Be Coming to iPhone
GV Mobile is not made by Google, but purports to allow access to Google Voice (formerly GrandCentral). No word on cost or when this app might be available yet (if ever), so do not get too excited! GV...
View ArticleVonage Unveils New World Plan, Visual Voicemail $24.99
I guess the competition from Google Voice has more than AT&T and Apple running scared. Vonage has responded with adding a new $24.99 World Plan. Providing unlimited calling around the world to more...
View ArticleSkype for iPhone Gets Nice Update
Skype for iPhone Version 1.2 was just released with the following new features and improvements: Set up call forwarding from your iPhone – forward Skype calls to a phone number when you're not signed...
View ArticleGoogle Acquires Gizmo5
From GoogleVoice Blog: Today we're pleased to announce we've acquired Gizmo5, a company that provides Internet-based calling software for mobile phones and computers. While we don't have any specific...
View ArticleSkype Comes To HDTVs at 720P
Skype is coming to LG and Panasonic HD TVs in 720P HD quality! Very cool. [via Engadget] see video
View ArticleGoogle Voice Back on the iPhone
Google has released a Google Voice webapp using a web browser for the iPhone and the Palm webOS. This makes good on what they claimed in the wake of their exclusion from the iTunes App Store. So Google...
View ArticleGoogle Voice HowTo Videos Released
Google Voice is an incredibly useful service that is sometimes misunderstood. First off it is NOT a VoIP service (yet). Although, after the Google purchase of Gizmo5 it may be soon. What Google Voice...
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