Category: VoiP
VoIP laying waste to spies' phonetapping strategies
The BBC’s Spooks TV drama isn’t realistic. There, I’ve said it. Why not? Well, you never see an investigation where the team sit around their computer lab weeping because a suspect’s using Skype rather than a fixed line or mobile phone.
CES 2008: Skype coming to Slim and Lite PSPs
Confirming one of the more concrete rumours from last week – made all the more believable by the fact that Sony had itself mentioned it on its own CES page – Sony is demonstrating its upcoming Skype update for PSPs. A new firmware upgrade, expected to be arriving later this month, will include a full Skype system allowing for PSP to PSP calls, PSP to PC calls and PSP to normal phone calls as long as you have Skype credit, which you can purchase direct from the PSP software.
Skype gives you the option to wander with the Freetalk wireless stereo headset
Yes, you might look like you work in a call centre – but if you want to speak to your net buddies via Skype at the same time as tidying up the room or making a cup of tea, the Freetalk wireless stereo headset does make sense.
Solwise launches V500-DS – PC-less Skype DECT telephone
Phone bills a bit high? Maybe you should pick up something like the V500-DS from Solwise, then get your mates to buy something similar.
Linux-based WizPy plays MP3s and videos, offers web browsing, e-book reading, VoIP…
A Linux post so soon after the other one this morning? Blame the ASUS eee PC, which has brought the OS from geeks’ bedrooms into the mainstream public eye.
This WizPy device is a music and movie player, and also records audio, plays FM radio, offers web browsing capabilities, e-book reading, and…
Calling German criminals – use Skype for clandestine convos, as the police can't track you down!
Some TOP SECRET news has been leaked from Germany today, involving Skype, criminals, and the German police. Sounds intriguing? You bet your bottom dollar it is.
Currently, German police are not able to distinguish where calls are being made on Skype, due to the encryption used in the software. It appears criminals and terrorists are using the free VoIP service frequently over there…
Fring launches VoIP widget for social networks and blogs
VoIP firm Fring has continued its expansion with the launch of fringME (there’s an exclamation mark on the end of that too, but if I ain’t doing it for Yahoo, I ain’t doing it for Fring either – they should be pleased they get the capitals on the end frankly).
Skype strips users of London SkypeIn numbers
The PR disaster of Skype’s recent outage is still fresh in the memory, but now the VoIP company is courting further controversy by withdrawing hundreds of 0207 SkypeIn numbers from British users.
Hulger channels the 1920s with their Sophia VoIP handsets
The Hulger phones we’ve featured in the past have all been decidedly retro, but this Sophia model? Gorgeous, and so much more classic than their previous styles.
Unfortunately the ’20s-era phone is being sold in a limited edition number of ten, and cost a whopping $215 each. But if you can hunt one down (try eBay if they’re all sold out), you’ll experience full Bluetooth…
Skype partners with Logitech for high-quality video calls
Skype’s been busy of late, pairing off with every company willy-nilly. I’m guessing the frequent partnerships are eBay’s attempt at finally making money from their acquisition of several years ago, as I’m betting this deal with Logitech has made them millions and squillions.
Skype has made a gross claim that one in four calls on the VoIP service are video-calls, so it’s natural for them to choose…
