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10:30AM Angus Kidman | There are already plans in place to restrict mobile access for 000 time wasters, but is technology being used to maximum effect to help locate genuine emergencies? More »
Is Technology Being Used Effectively To Help 000?
10:30AM Angus Kidman | There are already plans in place to restrict mobile access for 000 time wasters, but is technology being used to maximum effect to help locate genuine emergencies? More » 
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4:30PM Angus Kidman | It’s Father’s Day this coming Sunday, which means there’s a good chance you’ll be contacting your dad to say hi. Here’s my handy tip: don’t do it reverse charge. More »
Don’t Be A Cheapskate On Father’s Day
4:30PM Angus Kidman | It’s Father’s Day this coming Sunday, which means there’s a good chance you’ll be contacting your dad to say hi. Here’s my handy tip: don’t do it reverse charge. More » Advertisement
iiNet Launches BoB the Router, With A Phone
Router and modem setups are a complicated affair in many a households. Factor in phone lines and the situation can be messy to say the least. iiNet have managed to simplify matters by bringing the internet and phone together with their latest router/modem offering, BoB. More »
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4:30PM Angus Kidman | A small but welcome improvement in the just-released Skype 4.1 beta: the annoying Skype Firefox extension now has a standard uninstaller. More »
Skype 4.1 Beta Has Proper Firefox Extension Uninstaller
4:30PM Angus Kidman | A small but welcome improvement in the just-released Skype 4.1 beta: the annoying Skype Firefox extension now has a standard uninstaller. More » 
Skype 4.1 Beta Adds Screen Sharing And Other New Features
8:00AM Adam Pash | Windows only: Popular video and voice chat application Skype has just released a new beta version for Windows users featuring several cool new features, most notably the addition of a screen sharing feature that allows you to share your desktop with any contact. More »
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4:21PM Angus Kidman | Skype has rolled out an Australian site for buying Skype-certified headsets, phones and other accessories. However, while the company promises comparison shopping, the reality is a lot blander. More »
Skype Launches Shopping Site, Nothing To See Here
4:21PM Angus Kidman | Skype has rolled out an Australian site for buying Skype-certified headsets, phones and other accessories. However, while the company promises comparison shopping, the reality is a lot blander. More »
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Skype Call Recorder Creates MP3s Of Your Skype Conversations
4:30AM Adam Pash | Windows only: Free application Skype Call Recorder creates MP3s of any Skype conversation with a couple of simple clicks. More »
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Skype For IPhone Brings Reliable VoIP To Your Pocket
9:50PM Kevin Purdy | Skype dropped their official iPhone client in the App Store earlier today, and it delivers reliable VoIP calling over a Wi-Fi connection. But it’s also reportedly working over 3G on the beta 3.0 firmware. More »
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3:00PM Angus Kidman | Skype this week has added SIP support, essentially meaning that it’s possible to integrate Skype calling with a business PABX. Potential VOIP call rates aside, a big selling point being pushed by Skype that companies can add a “dial us” link to their sites and allow customers to call them (for free) while maintaining their given telephone infrastructure. Personally, I hate this kind of click-to-call feature — my first step after a Skype install is to disable the Skype Firefox extension, which otherwise mangles phone numbers every time you encounter them online. But I’m frequently not a representative human being. Would you like the ability to call companies via Skype direct from their site, or would you prefer a focus on other modes of communication? Share your preferences in the comments. More »
Would You Make A Skype Call From Your Browser?
3:00PM Angus Kidman | Skype this week has added SIP support, essentially meaning that it’s possible to integrate Skype calling with a business PABX. Potential VOIP call rates aside, a big selling point being pushed by Skype that companies can add a “dial us” link to their sites and allow customers to call them (for free) while maintaining their given telephone infrastructure. Personally, I hate this kind of click-to-call feature — my first step after a Skype install is to disable the Skype Firefox extension, which otherwise mangles phone numbers every time you encounter them online. But I’m frequently not a representative human being. Would you like the ability to call companies via Skype direct from their site, or would you prefer a focus on other modes of communication? Share your preferences in the comments. More »
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10:30AM Angus Kidman | If you’ve been beta testing version 4.0 of Skype for Windows, using the ‘Check for updates’ feature likely won’t let you access the final version released this week. On my system (running version 4.0.0.176), using that option reports that the newest version is installed, even though the latest release is (at this writing) 4.0.0.206. While there aren’t any substantial interface changes in the final version, the audio and video codecs have been updated, so upgrading via a manual download makes sense (even if Skype doesn’t want to reward your patience as a beta tester by making the process straightforward). More »
Skype 4.0 Beta Testers Must Manually Upgrade
10:30AM Angus Kidman | If you’ve been beta testing version 4.0 of Skype for Windows, using the ‘Check for updates’ feature likely won’t let you access the final version released this week. On my system (running version 4.0.0.176), using that option reports that the newest version is installed, even though the latest release is (at this writing) 4.0.0.206. While there aren’t any substantial interface changes in the final version, the audio and video codecs have been updated, so upgrading via a manual download makes sense (even if Skype doesn’t want to reward your patience as a beta tester by making the process straightforward). More » 