While not very uncommon in the Google universe where products and services are in a perpetual state of beta, Google Talk sticks out like a sore thumb in contrast to the adoption and improvements other products have seen, such as Gmail (where frankly, the only thing missing is IMAP support and I'll be a happy boy) and Google, the one search service to rule them all in the Web 2.0 world, that not so long ago implemented "integrated search results" where links, images and video all appear in the same search results page without having to go to Google Image Search and Google Video separately. Google has made enough truckloads of money to cover acres and acres of ...
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With the advent of e-commerce and the onslaught of outsourcing, there is a deep need and a huge market for connectivity nowadays. While email is the pillar in e-commerce, there is a need for faster means in telecommunication. There is IM, VoIP, and even video VoIP. What do these letters mean? read on.
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In video game news, it looks like Nintendo's Wiimote gets a little confused under certain lighting. But that's ok, because the Wii is primed to be priced under $220 (we think it will price at $199). That's 1/3 the price of Sony's Behemoth. Wii, Wii, Wii, all the gaming news is about Wii. Wii? Not sure, but here's more: Speculation is rampant that the Wiimote will include a microphone and VoIP support. That would be a very nice touch (no pun intended). In science news, it turns out that the Hugh Hefner myth is false: Men Have a Biological Clock Too! Speaking of reproduction, a new study shows that ...
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Nokia is releasing an OS2006 upgrade for its 770 Tablets that will include a Linux distribution as well as Google Talk for added communication capacities. The upgrade is the realization of a partnership between Google and Nokia that is expected to boost sales of Nokia's line of Internet devices. According to Nokia, one of the most requested features from consumers was VoIP capabilities. They've added VoIP in the latest upgrade along with a whole host of other features that are all about one thing: streamlined mobility. Nokia is betting on the fact that internet use will become fully mobile just like phone use has. We sure hope so! You ...
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Linksys has released two VoIP phones for use over WiFi connections. Both phones allow users to choose which VoIP carrier they use (e.g. Vonage, BroadVoice, etc.). One of the interesting things about these Linksys' VoIP phone offerings is the fact that they have packaged many of the features one normally finds in a cell phone, such as a phone book, customizable ringtones and wallpaper. The entry-level phone is model WIP300 which features a 1.8-inch color LCD display and has a retail price of $219.99. The WIP300 opeartes in the 2.4Ghz band and is 802.11b/g compatibile. Some of its features include caller ...
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The Nokia 770 is best described as an Internet tablet, meaning that it has a fully capable web browser, email, video, audio, rss feeds, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flash and card memory. However, the tablet excludes such PDA features as contact and calendar management, as well as VoIP and an IM service. The high-resolution screen of the 770 beats any PDA, it is also very easy to use, and connects to Wi-Fi as well as is required. Weight: 230 g Dimensions: 141 x 79 x 19 mm High-resolution (800x480) touch screen with up to 65,536 colors Check out the full list of specifications here
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