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Google Voice getting closer to launch, Google secures one million phone numbers

by Robert Nelson on Jun 22, 2009 at 06:01 AM

It does look like Google has recently taken a step that makes it appear as if they are preparing to launch Google Voice sooner than later.  Google has recently grabbed one million phone numbers with Level 3, which for those unfamiliar, Level 3 is the service Google has already been… Continue Reading »

Google Voice still coming, but just not yet

by Robert Nelson on Jun 19, 2009 at 06:06 AM

It seems that after yesterday’s rumored launching of Google Voice, we had one of the members of the Google Voice team offer up some additional information.  The news was not what we wanted to hear.  That said, I think by now everyone realizes that Google Voice did not launch.  Sadly,… Continue Reading »

Rumor: Google Voice opening for public availability today

by Robert Nelson on Jun 18, 2009 at 06:07 AM

So far, this one is being planted firmly in the rumor category, that said, I for one hope it happens.  According to Natali Del Conte, Google will be opening up Google Voice for everyone as of today June 18, 2009. What we can tell you is that on the Buzz… Continue Reading »

Google begins limited testing of number portability in Google Voice

by Robert Nelson on Jun 15, 2009 at 06:23 AM

We first heard rumblings of number portability coming to Google Voice a few months back when Google began asking if users would like to see it become a feature, and now we are seeing some evidence that it is being added. According to a report on TechCrunch, Google Voice has… Continue Reading »

Google may soon allow you to port your existing number into Google Voice

by Robert Nelson on Mar 29, 2009 at 12:25 PM

For anyone that missed the earlier news, Google has recently announced the rebranding of GrandCentral which is now Google Voice.  Unfortunately, the service is still in a closed beta with no sight of invites, but that is not stopping the talk of potential new features. Currently Google Voice will allow… Continue Reading »

New battery material may charge devices in seconds, not hours

by Shawn Ingram on Mar 12, 2009 at 10:27 AM

With a few exceptions, despite all the advancements in computer technology there is one place where the industry hasn’t seemed to make huge leaps forward: batteries.  Apple made some interesting advancements to the batteries in the new 17” MacBook Pros, but that was more in dealing with how the energy… Continue Reading »

Microsoft teams up with 5 social networks for contact lists portability

by Arnold Zafra on Mar 30, 2008 at 09:46 PM

As part of the its commitment to data portability, Microsoft Live has teamed up with 5 top social networks to facilitate and make it easier for members of those social networks who are also using the Windows Live Messenger to import their address book from their social networking profiles into… Continue Reading »

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