‘Microsoft is preparing to enable computer users to make a normal phone call from their PC.
The computer giant has increased its presence in the fast-growing internet phone sector by purchasing leading player Teleo for an undisclosed sum.
Microsoft and rivals AOL, Google and Yahoo all currently allow phone calls between computers, but not yet to a […]
‘A new version of the Kelvir Instant Messaging worm checks system settings in order to be able to display its social engineering enticement messages in it’s victims own language.
The W32.Kelvir.HI worm replicates by sending a message to all the Microsoft Messenger contacts listed on an infected PC. The message says “I found your picture”, with […]
Drunkenbatman at the Drunken Blog has an interesting post on how MSN, Yahoo and AOL will respond to the launch of Google Talk. He argues (drawing on sources that they wont reveal) that the response will be a unified one!
‘Within the last few weeks, there appears to have been a meeting between MSN, Yahoo and […]
A user over at Mess with MSN Messenger (no permalinks - written 30th August) has some interesting reflections upon the potential downside of MSN Messenger 7.5. Timothy writes:
‘The final release of MSN Messenger 7.5 brought a lot of new features, but one of those features is predestined to become a major spam magnet and […]
‘Google Talk, the new instant-messaging and voice chat software unveiled Wednesday, is very much like every other product rolled out by those masters of Internet search in Mountain View: elegantly minimalist and a little quirky.
There are none of the bells and whistles found in the Big Three of instant messaging: America Online’s hugely popular Instant […]
There is an interesting post over at Mess with MSN Messenger Mess with MSN Messenger (no permalink) which points out that the Origen Xbox 360 countdown page has what looks a lot like a MSN messenger logo hiding in the branches next to two apples which have appeared on the site in the past few […]
Google Blogoscoped has published some Google Talk Tips - here is a couple of them:
‘Certain smileys, like or :-(, are recognized by Google Talk and will turn blue.
You can change the font size of the chat window, even though Google says you can’t. It worked for me by focussing either read- or write-pane, then […]
‘Skype said Wednesday it will be integrating its calling services with online gaming, instant messaging, chatting and other programs.
The Internet phone service provider said in a news release that it will be opening up its platform “to anyone who wants to integrate Skype’s presence and instant messaging services into their website or application,” adding that […]
Google Talk is live and ready for your downloading pleasure. Google are promoting it on it’s front page as follows:
‘Choice: Get in touch how and when you want to–over email, IM or a call
Quality: Talk through your computer but hear your friends as if they were in the same room
Convenience: Your Gmail contacts are pre-loaded […]
The Download Squad has news of Google Talk:
‘Google Talk, Google’s long-expected entry into the IM and VoIP market, has arrived. As predicted, Google Talk is a full-fledged IM client based on the open Jabber protocol with VoIP thrown in for good measure.
Here’s a quick run-down of what Google Talk has to offer: Basic IM capabilities, […]