Microsoft and Skype just announced that Microsoft is buying Skype for $8.5 billion in cash, and that the deal has already been approved by both boards of directors.
Skype is be...
Google announced the launch of Google Talk with video and voice chat for Android phones. Apple's FaceTime is becoming less of a unique draw to the iOS.
"You can now video or vo...
In this industry, we often look at growth numbers for companies - how many users they have. These numbers are always interesting to watch, but they are not always indicative of jus...
For those who have friends or family in Japan, this past week has been stressful, and worrisome. Lines of communication have been hard to come by, specifically with calls and text....
Research in Motion (RIM) is planning to make its popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) available on Android and iOS platforms. What’s RIM thinking, and how will a cross-platform BB...
I'm not sure which came first, the idea that social media is killing blogs or social media is killing email. Both arguments are brought up every so often, and both are equally l...
How do web conferencing providers differentiate themselves from the pack and demonstrate their superiority in value and benefits to potential customers? The primary answer (as k...
Google announced Number Porting for Google Voice today, which means you'll be able to use Google Voice with your existing phone number. News came out last week that...
Some Google Voice users noticed a feature that appeared in their accounts called Number Porting. This means adding your existing number to Google Voice, as opposed to having to...
Skype announced a new record today, and one that is even more interesting, considering the timing.
"Almost exactly a week after we broke the 27 millio...