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Video conferencing coming to Google Talk
Google is once again looking to expand the features of Google Talk, and the latest will make it more of a conferencing tool as opposed to something simply used to chat with a friend. In other words, it looks like Google Talk will be getting more professional features. According to a recent report in the SFGate; “This [current Gmail capability] is the first step in a much broader set of features we hope to roll…
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Wanna go beta? We’ve got Threadsy invites
Wish there was a web app that brought together your email, twitter and Facebook into one, easy to deal with place? Threadsy is the answer. …
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Google Voice has 1.419 million users, but only 570,000 are regularly using the service
I have been a Google Voice user since before it was Google Voice. That was before Google had purchased the service, which was once called…
Bing Mobile is better than Google Mobile?
Mobile search isn’t anything new, Google’s had m.google.com for years now and it works well on mobile devices that need info fast without all the glamor of the standard Google site (sarcasm). Bing has been rising in the charts but needs to find a way to continue to grow; its… Continue Reading »
Google launches music search feature
Google has partnered with several major providers of online music to launch a music search engine. Now when you type in the name of a song, artist or title, you can access audio or video previews of your music search query. The previews will be available via links to MySpace,… Continue Reading »
What’s a ZAGG box and what did $35 million in R&D get them?
ZAGG is perhaps best known for their gadget skin protection that used to be on edges of helicopter blades. Today, the company through us a bit of curve ball: they started talking about a product the company will unveil at CES in January, the ZAGG box. As catchy as that… Continue Reading »
Google brings Google Voice to your existing number, but it comes with a catch
Google has just kind of, sort of followed up on an earlier promise and at the same time dealt another potential blow to some of the wireless carriers. That announcement, Google will now allow users to use their existing number with Google Voice. Of course, like I mentioned in the… Continue Reading »
Recession-O-Rama deals for the Weekend 10.25.09
This week’s Recession-O-Rama deals features a portable USB drive, an iPhone app, buy 2 get 1 game free deal, a Blu-Ray player, and a digital camera. Our first deal this weekend is an 8GB portable USB drive from Newegg. Priced at $19 and $3 for shipping, it operates at 200x… Continue Reading »
Hulu to start charging next year
The rumors that started in June appear to be becoming a reality. Hulu will soon start charging for content. Hulu board member Chase Cary said it’s time for the site to adopt a “meaningful subscription model.” He was quick to add that the entire site would not be fee based… Continue Reading »
Who’s on Crack in Tech: 10.23.09
I see stuff in the tech world that drives me crazy. From products that should never have left the bar napkin to marketing schemes that should have stayed in the men’s room, here is what caught my eye this week: Video Eyewear- more than just a geek look Roku leaves… Continue Reading »
Windows 7 is the “biggest pre-order of all time” at Amazon
Amazon states the the latest Windows offering has beaten absolutely any product they have ever had for pre-order in the UK. Better come up with a new trick Harry Potter, because even you have lost the king of pre-order title and crown. Amazon has sold more copies of Windows 7… Continue Reading »
What could a Google Music service do to iTunes?
This morning, Michael Arrington over at TechCrunch has it from multiple sources that Google is prepping some sort of music service for the US. It is unknown if it is a download service to compete with the likes of iTunes and Amazon or if it is a streaming service such… Continue Reading »
AT&T asking employees to oppose Net Neutrality
AT&T really isn’t letting up on the FCC’s proposed Net Neutrality rules. The company has expressed its displeasure with the proposed rules and have even gone after Google Voice in what seemed like a blatant distraction. Now, some advocacy groups are saying the telecom is going too far, as it… Continue Reading »
Palm Pre Information & Updates
Palm just introduced their next-gen smartphone, the Palm Pre, and next-gen operating system, Palm webOS. Gadgetell's got the latest Pre and webOS information and news for you right here.
