There’s yet another way to take Skype with you when you’re on the go, thanks to a licensing agreement announced today between Skype and embedded VoIP software pioneer HelloSoft.
Skype will be incorporating HelloSoft’s VoIP technology in its communication software to support Skype calling devices running Windows Mobile 5.0 OS — too bad Palm Treo users — anywhere they are connected to the Internet. You can find a complete list of supported handsets here. ,
Whenever the talk gets around to wireless applications and services, the question of the infrastructure to deliver all this whiz-bang stuff always seems to get glossed over.
It’s like Futurama (the 1939 version, not the 1999 cartoon). No one back then spent much thought on the underlying technology that was going to whiz us around town at light speed or make the kitchen obey our every wish. Likewise, the ubiquitous WiFi that’s going to deliver every imaginable service to mobile phones and laptops.
Gizmo Project developer SIPphone has just introduced yet another mega project to provide web-based VoIP services to more than 150 countries in the world.
Dubbed as Gizmo Call, the new project is available at gizmocall.com. It allows customers to call both landline and mobile phones from any web browser that supports Adobe Flash Plug-in. In fact, calls are free. You don’t need to install any additional software for Gizmo Call, nor also require to registration for the service.
If you travel overseas, chances are you often get a sky-high surprise from your mobile phone service after your plane has landed.
It happened to me about three years ago. I was on a vacation trip to Hong Kong when my elderly mother took a turn for the worse. Sprint socked me with a $400 phone bill when I got home.
It could have been worse. Before I left I signed up for a special Hong Kong calling plan. Otherwise the bill would have been $1,200.
Undoubtedly, we demand Skype service because it is free. The free Skype service has led an increasing demand of phones that provide Skype service. The latest Skype phone, I came across is Logitech cordless handset.
The greatest advantage of Logitech phone is that it liberates users from PC because it is based on DECT technology. Also a cheap device, when comes price consideration.
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There were speculations in UAE that the Telecom Regulatory Authority would relax the ban on VoIP services in the month of December last year. However, the TRA has detracted from its early stand towards Internet based phone services.
According to Gulf News, the Regulatory Body is now brining rules to ban VoIP services in the free zones of Dubai from next month. Though, it is affecting Du as of now, since it has been authorized to provide its
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At the CES 2007, we got a glimpse of SPYKE, a special robot from Meccano. By large, we have failed to keep full information of SPYKE, which this guy believes can be assigned in critical spy missions.
SPYKE is a WiFi robot that comes with a web cam, a microphone, a loudspeaker, MP3 and 2 motors. Most important component of this robot is Skype software. It is equipped with Skype’s latest 3.0 version.
January 27, 2007Bike-Powered Voice?
Now here’s a great green idea:sustainable energy thanks to you, via an exercise bike. Well, that’snothing new, but Motorola has taken it a step further and created adocking station for recharging your cell phone. In fact, you can use itwith a regular bike as well. [AVING via Crave.]
Now maybe you’ll get off your chair from watching Joost Internet TV (IPTV) and go ride a bike. You can consider it practice for
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January 27, 2007Voice Applications: What The H*ck Is PoIP?
Despite the ridiculous name, PoIP[C|Net] isn’t such a bad idea. Attendance at places of worship havedecreased, partly because of loss of faith, partly because of busylives. PoIP, or Pray Over Internet Protocol (though it should probablybe “Prayer”) lets prayers be broadcast over speakers.
This isreally an extension of using VoIP for intercom systems, which somepublic schools are now using.
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January 27, 2007Unfortunately, Even Skype Can’t Get PayPal Payments Right
If you don’t already know, the online payments processor PayPal is owned by eBay, who also owns the Skype VoIP soft client and service. I finally convinced myself that the N. American Skype promo,which is only US$14.95 for a full year of unlimited calling, is worthbuying. Even though I won’t use it much until after I move to Torontolater this year, the $14.95 deal ends in a few days and increases to$29.95 after Jan 31st.