Google is rolling out video and voice capabilities for the chat function that is embedded in the Gmail interface. It's a bare-bones voice and video-conferencing service, but it's simple to install and use and is a very good addition to Gmail.
VoIP provider Skype's encryption creates serious problems for the German Federal Police Office(BKA) according to Jrg Ziercke, BKA president.
Skype plans to announce a partnership next week with a security company to help organisations gain control over usage of the net telephony tool at work.
Local digital business services specialist Hyro has revealed it is making extensive use of free Internet telephony software Skype within its business.
Internet phone services such as Skype and Vonage could provide a means for cybercriminals to send spam and launch attacks that cripple Web sites, experts have warned.
Microsoft is set to announce that it has purchased a small Internet calling start-up called Teleo, as part of a move to expand the capabilities of MSN Messenger.
Software-based phones are coming to the fore as big changes come to the way people make calls.
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The changes to Skype 3 are mostly entertainment-oriented and there are no major upgrades to performance, but we still like Skype for its ease of use, low cost, and sound quality.
With an interface that lacks ads but is also short on features, this early Google Talk beta serves Gmail users who want to chat via text or voice.
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Its excellent, sleek design doesn't cover for its sluggish performance.
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