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HP HD 5210 Webcam Lets You Skype in Hi-Def: Is That a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

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I’m always annoyed at the low resolution I have on my integrated webcam, so it makes sense to get something with a more pixels. HP’s HD 5210 will allow you to Skype in HD, which can be good or bad, depending on how you’re looking that day. Actually, it’s probably…

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September 15th, 2011 by: Range

Stype Typewriter: Chat on Skype With Walternate

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In the sci-fi TV series Fringe…, there’s a typewriter that some of the characters use to communicate with a parallel Earth, where the typewriter’s equivalent exists. Whatever is typed into the typewriter in one world gets typed into the typewriter in the other world and vice-versa. Daniel Huhndt may

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July 27th, 2011 by: Lambert Varias

Skype Android App Finally Gets Video Calls

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The Android versus iPhone fanboy battle is almost as bad as the Mac versus PC war. There are few things in the world for an Android lover worse than not having a cool app or feature that iOS devices get. One of those features that Android lovers have been lacking…

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June 30th, 2011 by: Shane McGlaun

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Vintage Facebook, Skype, and Youtube Posters

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Imagine what it would have been like for your grandparents to have Facebook, YouTube, and Skype in their lifetime. It might have gone something like this.…

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August 6th, 2010 by: Range

R2-D2 Webcam to Drive Star Wars Fanboys Crazy

Star Wars R2-D2 Webcam

Everyone’s favorite little trash-can droid can now be a regular occupant of your home or office, thanks to the new R2-D2 webcam.

The little guy is a pretty accurate replica of the famous droid, complete with authentic movie sound effects. But what’s really cool about it is that it’s actually…

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August 28th, 2007 by: Technabob

Sony Vn-Cx1a: Mouse Skype Phone Combo

Sony VN-CX1a Mouse

Sony Japan recently released a new USB mouse with a unique twist. Simply pick up the mouse from your desktop, and it flips open to become a Skype telephone handset.

The Sony VN-CX1A telephone mouse is a fully-functional optical mouse which works with all Windows PCs. Pick it up, and…

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May 27th, 2007 by: Technabob

Linksys Beats Apple to Punch With iPhone

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In what seems like a cruel joke, the rumors that an “iPhone” would be announced today were true…. except the iPhone isn’t an Apple device at all, rather a line of rather pedestrian VOIP phone products coming from Linksys.
The Linksys iPhone series will include several Skype-compatible Internet phones, including…

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December 18th, 2006 by: Technabob

Kensington Releases Skype USB Speakerphone

Kensington Vo300 Internet Speakerphone

The new Kensington Vo300 USB Internet Speakerphone allows you to make Skype VOIP phone calls from your desktop using the familiar interface of a regular desktop speakerphone.
The phone features a standard telephone keypad and volume controls, as well as an integrated LCD that lets you control Skype without looking…

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September 24th, 2006 by: Technabob

New Sony “Mylo” Wifi Media Player – Should We Care?

Sony Mylo

The new Sony “Mylo” media player supports MPEG-4 video, audio and photos. It also has a built-in wireless connection that supports wireless music streaming to other mylo players and it works as a wireless Skype phone. The mini keyboard should be handy for browsing the web with the integrated Opera …

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August 7th, 2006 by: Technabob

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