Tag: communication

Microsoft Buys Skype for $8.5 Billion
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...
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Android Video Chat Via Google Talk
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...
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Skype Hits 30 Million Users Online Record
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...
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Telecom Companies Offering Free Communication To Japan
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....
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RIM’s Risky Bet With BBM For Non-BlackBerry Devices
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...
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Google Apps Users Get New Gmail Contacts Features
Google announced that it's rolling out an updated version of Gmail Contacts fo...
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Is Email Really in Danger Because of Social Media?
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...
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Skype Breaks Record with 29 Million Users Online
Skype has broken a new record, hitting 29 million people online. On Skype's "Big Blog", Peter...
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Web Conferencing Solutions – Where is the Performance?
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...
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Facebook: Email Addresses Rolling Out More Rapidly
If you've been waiting for your chance at a Facebook email address, you may get it soon. Somebody asked about them on Quora, and...
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Skype for Mac – New Version Available for Download
Skype just released a new version of Skype for Mac, which no longer carries the beta label. It also introduces group vid...
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How Skype Can Be a Useful Tool for Content Creators
For many Skype users the tool is simply a phone replacement or a way to make international calls without a charge. While the direct commu...
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Use Your Existing Number with Google Voice
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...
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Use Your Existing Number For Google Voice, But Pay Generously For It
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...
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Skype Hits 28 Million Users Online Just a Week After Hitting 27 Million
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...
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