New Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is Sweet

I had the chance to play with client Nokia’s new N800 Internet Tablet over dinner last night and is it ever one sweet device. It’s not a phone. It’s a Linux appliance, and already based on the reports I’m hearing, the N800 is the largest selling Linux desktop around, even though it’s shirt pocket or … Read more

Apple iPhone Finally Announced

In what has to be one of the worst kept secrets Apple ever had, the new Apple iPhone was announced yesterday. Surprisingly the buzz here at CES about it was less than I expected. Sure many of the geeks and gadget freaks think it’s very cool (I am in this group) and it may be … Read more

Better Video Coming

For those of you who have jumped in and like me are using video, there is a new camera from Creative Labs coming next summer. The new webcam promises clearer and sharper video and still photos.

It’s Alarming

Eric Linask of TMCNet’s Internet Telephony staff and VoIP News both provided coverage today of client NextAlarm and the moves they’re making to that allow VoIP users not to sacrifice their alarm system, or need to keep a PSTN line. A little realized secret is that VoIP and alarm systems don’t work well together. That … Read more

8 x 8 Making Moves

I’ve always been watching 8 x 8 and starting to like the moves Bryan Martin and his team are making. While not so apparent on the surface it looks like Packet8 is expanding more into the small business market by pretty much realizing that while they have a service that works for the consumer, going … Read more

Cisco Integrates Jabber into Web Conferencing

Cisco is broadening their compatible market for web conferencing with the ability to work with Jabber protocol. In my view this is all part of Cisco taking their TelePresence platform and extending it in many, spider like, directions. Once they bring it all the way down to the Linksys level watch this be a game … Read more

VoIP News Out Of The UK

While a lot of attention is being paid to all the activities at CES, and there are a lot, we can’t but notice two very significant news items out of the UK that impact the VoIP scene. First BT is making WiFi a part of their Fusion service and aiming it towards the business market … Read more

New Jangl, New Yahoo Messenger

There’s a new Jangl web site with some new features for users. The hot news. You can text to JANGL and get your JANGL number to make a call with. My guess is you text someone’s JANGL ID to Jangl and it sends you back their number. Yahoo Messenger for Vista also debuted today. What … Read more