Sony has finally announced the release of the PSP headset for Skype with a remote control
Sony PSP Headset Features :
* Talk all you want with Skype on PSP
* The PSP is now a social connectivity device
* Calls to other Skype users are free
* Skype Credit is required for calls to landlines or calls received from landlines
* Compatible with PSP-2000 systems only and requires PSP headset with remote control
Sony PSP Headset Screenshots : 
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Sony PSP Headset for Skype with Remote Control Now Available |
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Use IRC Style Commands on Skype |
As published on Torsten Curdt’s weblog you can use IRC style commands on Skype chat windows.
Here is a list of commands which you can use on Skype :
/add [skypename]
/help
/topic [new topic]
/me
/history
/leave
/goadmin
/get creator
/get role
/whois [skypename]
/setrole [skypename] MASTER|HELPER|USER|LISTENER
/kick [skypename]
/kickban [skypename]
/get guidelines
/set guidelines [text]
/get options [text]
/set options [[+|-]flag] …
/setpassword [password] [password hint]
/clearpassword
/get password_hint
/set password_hint [text]
/set password [text]
/get banlist
/get allowlist
/set banlist [[+|-]mask] …
/set allowlist [[+|-]mask] …
/alertson [text to match]
/alertsoff
/call [skypename[,skypename,...]]
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Skype Portable by Skynet |
This custom portable Skype client is built by a Portuguese programmer Felipe Daldegan. You can carry it on your portable hard drive, usb memory or any other portable device.
The screenshot shows us that the client is in Portuguese but I don't know if it supports any other language.
System Requirements of Skype Portable by Skynet :
# Windows XP/2000/Vista (not known whether it is 100% compatible)
# DirectX 9 or higher (only for video calls)
# 1Ghz Processor, 256MB RAM, Webcam for video calls
# 800MHZ Processor, 256MB RAM for
# 50MB of disk space
Download Skype Portable from Skynet
via messenger.es
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Skype Client for Mobile Phones Now Available |
Skype for your mobile is a beta version of Skype that you can download on to your mobile. You don’t need to switch operators or get a specialised phone. The software is free – although there might be a small data charge from your operator if you download it straight to your mobile.
The java based mobile Skype client works on around 50 of the most popular Java-enabled mobile phones from Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.
Skype for your Mobile Features:
* Works on almost 50 handsets, with a data plan.
* Costs just a little to make and receive calls.
* See when your contacts are online.
* Instant message or call them using Skype.
* Save on mobile calls to friends and family overseas.
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Yugma Skype Edition - Team Collaboration Plugin for Skype |
Yugma is the easy free team collaboration tool.
Yugma Team Collaboration for Skype plugin lets you connect with up to 10 other people for free. You can upgrade any time to host meetings with up to 500 other people. Typical uses include collaboration with offsite team members, virtual presentations, webinars, streamline workflow, remote tech support, customer service, elearning, study groups, tutoring sessions, and much more.
Yugma Skype Edition Features :
> Free unlimited always-on collaboration, any time
> Dead-simple desktop and application sharing
> Collaborate easily and “on-the-fly” in any application
> Mouse and keyboard sharing (co-edit, co-browse, remote support)
> Easy whiteboard & annotation tools
> Schedule sessions (Outlook and webmail compatible)
> Built-in file sharing ("virtual workspace")
> Embed customizable Yugma widget buttons anywhere
> Secure and reliable
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Demonstration of Skype on the PSP Slim [Video] |
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Skype for Linux 2.0.0.63 (full version) released ! |
Skype has released version 2.0.0.63 of its client for Linux with video calling feature. The Mac and Windows versions of Skype have had this feature for some time now.
Skype for Linux Features :
* Free video call with anyone in your contact list.
* Group chat with up to 150 people.
* Conference call with up to 25 others.
Hardware requirements :
* 1 Ghz processor or faster
* 256 MB RAM.
* 20 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
* Microphone and speakers or headset.
* Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection). .
* Video card driver with Xv support.
Software requirements :
* Qt 4.2.1+
* D-Bus 1.0.0
* libasound2 1.0.12
Download Skype for Linux
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EasyVoipRecorder - The Easiest Way to Record Your Skype, Gtalk, MSN and Yahoo Conversations |
EasyVoipRecorder is a small software which allows you record VOIP clients conversations.
With this tool you can record and store MSN Live, Gtalk (Google Talk), Skype, Yahoo Messenger, VoipCheap, VoipStunt, VoipBuster, VoipBuster Pro, 12Voip, X-LITE 3.0, Globe7, VoipWise, VoipRaider, VoipDiscount , Net2phone, JustVoip, Freecall, Nonoh, SipDiscount, InternetCalls, WebCalldirect, PoivY and LowRateVoip conversations.
EasyVoipRecorder has a very simple interface and it's really easy to record, store, organize and share your voip calls.
EasyVoipRecorder Features :
* Records any kind of VoIP conversations (PC-to-PC, PC-to-phone conversations)
* No out of sync problem. Dual channel recording.
* Save your voice and your partner's voice in separated channels.
* Save VoIP records in WAV/OGG/MP3/SPEXX (Stereo/Mono)
* Easily convert your voip recordings into different formats.
* Easily search and play your recordings. Using the EasyVoipRecorder Dashboard.
* Share you conversation with your partners, friends and family. (Automatic Upload)
* Upload onto our website and post a link to share with your friends.
* Easy integration with your existing VoIP application.
Why do you need to record a Voip conversation?
* Convert a VoIP conversation into a podcast. (podcasting)
* Share your conversation with your friends or customers.
* Keep track of your business conversations.
* Keep your family conversations forever.
* Hear the conversation whenever you want.
* Index the conversation and take notes. Transcript the conversation for fast searching.
Download and Try EasyVoipRecorder
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Import Your Email Address Books into Skype |
"Did you know that you can import contacts from your email address books in outlook, Outlook Express, MSN Hotmail, GMail and Yahoo!!Continue reading : Importing contacts into Skype from your email address books
All you have to do is open your main Skype window and click on tools. Choose “Import Contacts”. When you click there you will be shown a window with options of email accounts. Check the box next to the email accounts that you have, and Skype will search these address books for anyone who signed up for Skype from those email addresses. This will take a while as they check all your address books..."
Posted @ Sales Funnel Secrets Blog
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OnState Unified Messaging Skype Plugin |
OnState Unified Messaging for Skype is a subscription-based Skype messaging solution that integrates email, business chat, voicemail and customer contact messaging and recording systems.
Starting as low as $10/per month, the solution enables communications-enhanced business processes for small- and medium-sized businesses that use Skype.
OnState Unified Messaging for Skype routes, manages, stores and archives a range of business communications to expedite business processes and drive improved customer-contact management.
OnState Unified Messaging for Skype Features:
* Web 2.0 Ajax client
* Integrated Skype voicemail
* Call recording
* Online business chat logging
* Enterprise-class email and calendaring
* Push-mail for mobile devices
* Support for Outlook, Thunderbird and other mail clients
* Cross-mailbox search and compliance features
Technorati Tags : messenger, instant messaging, instant messenger, Skype Plugin, Skype, OnState, OnState Unified Messaging
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How to Promote Your Skype Room |
"Many people are discovering a new way to network and to build a community online Web 2.0 style in instantly interactive groups via Skype.Continue reading : How Do I Promote My Skype Room?
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A group chat or “Skype Room” is where many people can chat, network and offer support together. This can be built in two ways ; 1) “Group Chat” and 2) “Public Chat” (see image below). Yet many people have not discovered the important differences between these two types of Skype Rooms. I love that you can now promote or link to your own or other people’s Skype Rooms. However you can only promote the Public Chat type...
Posted by Julie Wolf @ Sales Funnel Secrets Blog
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Chess Asssistant for Skype and Yahoo Messenger |
Chess Assistant For Skype and Yahoo Messenger is a handy tool if you want to cheat in your online chess games, but also if you want to improve your performance.
If you play chess with your friends on Yahoo or Skype you can Use this program to have fun and defeat them. At the end do not forget to tell them that was a joke and you only wanted to saw how they react at your move.
Chess Asssistant Features:
- Automatically take screen snapshots and recognize the Skype/Yahoo Messenger chess table based on alghoritms
- A simple click will show you the best computer move for the current board configuration
- With a click you can automatically act the processed move on Skype/Yahoo Messenger chess board area
Chess Asssistant Screenshots:
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Skype on Apple TV ? |
"The Apple TV isn't just getting Cupertino's updates, apparently. According to aficionados of the little silver box, a Canadian teen who has hacked his way through a wireless keyboard workaround and a GPS plugin used for an in-car Apple TV setup, is developing a native Skype client for device. Brandon Holland, the hacker in question, says that the plugin will take advantage of the Skype API, and will allow a user to make calls and send text messages using a standard USB headset or USB phone..."Continue reading : Native Skype coming to Apple TV?
Watch the demo video on Brandon Holland's website
Posted by Joshua Topolsky @ engadget
Technorati Tags : messenger, instant messaging, instant messenger, Skype, Apple TV , Apple
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CUPhone RJ11 to USB Phone Adaptor-Combo |
CUPhone RJ11 to USB Phone Adaptor-Combo allows you make free international calls to land phones around the world.
With USB to RJ11 adaptor you can use your choice of any regular phone. The RJ11 cord from your regular phone plugs into the USB to RJ11 adaptor. Plug the USB cable from the adaptor into your PC and you can place and receive internet phone calls. When a call comes in, your phone rings, lift the handset and take your call. You can place calls to regular phone numbers using the Personal Phone Gateway (PPG). In addition you can call other internet phone users, static gateways and it is compatible to other internet phone software such as Skype, MSN, Xlite, Delta3, Net2Phone, Dialpad..
You can use your cordless phone as well, your phone's keypad enables you to dial numbers using the phone and also send DTMF tones for accessing voice mail etc.
CUPhone Features:
# Make/receive both VoIP calls and PSTN regular calls with same phone
# Your choice of phone (including cordless phone)
# Forward your Skype call to your cell phone or a pre-set phone number
# Answer your PSTN line call and route the call to your Skype ( Windows only)
# Three ways conference call: local PC, remote Skype user and public phone.
# Make unlimited free international call to land phone
# Dial using the phone key pad
# Rings on an incoming call
# USB interface
# Easy install
# Sound card independent
# Compatible to Skype, Msn, Xlite, Delta3, Net2Phone, Dialpad..
# Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98
# Full version of IP Phone Center included ($19 value)
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Publish Voicemails on Skype with Yabb |
"London-based Cominded has launched its first product, named Yabb, after a year in development. Yabb reminds me of a community like Twitter (text-based microblogging) or Seesmic (video-based microblogging), but this time with voice calls made over Skype. So think ‘VOIP microblogging’.Continue reading : Yabb launches VOIP micro-blogging service
Users import their Skype contacts, then are asked to allow Yabb access to Skype. The idea is to find a conversation topic of interest to you on the Yabb site, pick someone with interesting thoughts who has joined that topic then send them a call request by asking them to Skype you..."
Posted Mike Butcher @ Techcrunch UK
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Skype Does Not Have Any Human Customer Service |
"I am more and more convinced that when Skype users send in a CS request they are actually sending it to a computer (and yes in fact they are) but that is as far as it get, it does not get touched by human hands. I am of the opinion that when you send in you CS request it is scanned by a computer which is looking for certain KEYWORDS, once it find those keyword it the delves into it’s data base of standard answers and send that back to you.Continue reading : Skype's Robotic Customer Service
If the keyword you use are not in it’s data base then you will get sent back some random answer that has nothing in the world to do with your problem..."
Posted by a1gjv @ ZDnet.co.uk Blog
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Skype Headset For Sony PSP |
Continue reading : Skype Headset pictures released
"After all the excitement surrounding the new PSP Skype add-on, Sony have just revealed images of the headset that potential users will have to sport to use the service. Let's face it; most of us think of embarrassingly deluded businessmen who fancy themselves as entrepreneurs when we see someone shouting into a bluetooth mobile phone headset, so it's good to see that the PSP system is a little more stylish..."
Posted by Will Freeman @ pspsps
Technorati Tags : messenger, instant messaging, instant messenger, Skype, PSP, Sony PSP, Playstation Portable, Sony Playstation Portable
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How to Improve Skype Meetings Quality |
"Since leaving the world of marketing agencies to work from home, my meetings have gone from mostly physical to mostly virtual. The vast majority of my clients over the last few years have been overseas. Whereas before I would hop on the train and go see clients, now I spend most of my time conversing using email and Skype.Continue reading : Tips for Better Skype Meetings
While email allows a great deal of work flexibility, especially when it comes to scheduling, in many cases people like to deal with a human being directly rather than stare at text. Even for dyed in the wool internet geeks like me, holding voice meetings is a valuable skill to develop.
Here are some quick tips for better Skype conversations..."
Posted by @ Chris Garrett chrisg
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Flexible USB keyboard and Skype Handset |
Continue reading : Buffalo's USB keyboard and Skype handset"When technology and design diverge, out slops this USB Skype keyboard from the yawning crevasse of consumer hell. Buffalo went and super-sized a standard 109 key keyboard, shrunk a ma bell handset, and married the two in a fit of craplastic under the beelzebublian monikered BKBU-SKJ109/SV..."
Posted by Thomas Ricker @ engadget
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Skype on Sony PSP Coming Soon ? |
Continue reading : PSP To Gain Skype Support Soon?"Sony has been working hard to increase the functionality and community infrastructure of the PSP, and handheld users have certainly appreciated their efforts in 2007. However, Sony isn't done upgrading and enhancing just yet, as the latest news says Skype will soon become available on the sleek portable gaming device."
Posted by Ben Dutka @ PSX Extreme
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