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Skype trots out beta of major redesign 19/06/2008 08:02:57
Skype has released version 4.0 of its Net telephony and IM software, its biggest redesign yet, according to the eBay unit

Skype has made available a test version of its latest upgrade, Skype 4.0, which the eBay unit calls its biggest and most ambitious release in its almost five-year history.
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Compression lets attackers tap VoIP calls 18/06/2008 09:07:26
New research suggests current encryption and compression methods are inadequate

A common compression technique can make internet telephone calls significantly more susceptible to bugging, according to recent research from Johns Hopkins University.
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Australia's first VoIP online directory service launched 02/06/2008 14:52:40
FreeConnect Web-based directory service connecting businesses to consumers

A new online services directory, dubbed FreeConnect, launched last week, claiming to be Australia's first online VoIP directory service.
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Ghana is now home for digital mobile TV 27/05/2008 21:01:44
The first digital mobile-phone-enabled TV content viewing service launches in West Africa, in Ghana.

With a partnership between Black Star TV and South Korean company 2ii Tech, Ghana has become home to the first service in West Africa for mobile-phone-enabled TV content viewing. Employing Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (T-DMB) technology, the new service allows users to view movies, sports, music videos, 24-hour news and current affairs.
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Telstra teams up with Polycom 29/04/2008 15:36:38
Telstra customers to be offered Polycom handsets as part of its IP telephony service

Polycom and Telstra have entered a co-branding agreement for Telstra's IP Telephony (TIPT) service.

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BlackBerry vs iPhone: the verdict 14/04/2008 16:10:35
Which smartphone prevails in the business market?

When it comes to business, are you toying between a Blackberry or an iPhone? We've taken a look at how function in a business environment to help you decide
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Why iPhone will change the (PC) world, part II 17/03/2008 08:32:48
The next generation of PCs and laptops will resemble the iPhone

More than a year ago, I wrote a column called "Why the iPhone will change the (PC) world." In that piece I described how the user interface of future operating systems -- the next-generation Windows, OS X and Linux UIs -- will have iPhone-like elements such as multitouch, gestures, 3-D and minimal icons.
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DIGITAL GEAR - Solid-state drives still expensive 26/10/2007 09:48:37
The latest in storage, GPS, mouse and converged communications technologies

Solid-state drives may replace hard drives as future storage devices on computers, but not until their price plummets.
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Six objections to Microsoft Office Communications Server 17/10/2007 05:25:55
After the announcement applause dies down, hard questions remain

Remember the old philosophical puzzler: If a tree falls down in a forest and nobody is there to hear it, are we sure it made a sound? With Tuesday's launch of Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft is trying to render centuries of existential debate moot. Because as years of hype around OCS show, when Microsoft launches a new product, everyone wants to hear about it.
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Usability test: Does iPhone match the hype? 25/09/2007 08:40:02
Users try out the iPhone, HTC Touch and the Nokia N95

We all know that in the technology world, the hype about new products often doesn't match reality. So it's fair to ask: Is the iPhone as good as its hype? In particular, does iPhone's much-discussed touch-screen interface really make using the device simpler and more intuitive?

Tutorials

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The top 40 BlackBerry shortcuts 21/02/2008 11:50:45
How to get the most from your BlackBerry

How to get the most from your BlackBerry

Buying Guides

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Guide to VoIP security 03/07/2008 14:05:56
New ways to hack VoIP aren't fatal if you're prepared for them

New exploits against VoIP continue to emerge, but experts say these demonstrations reveal the need for vigilant security and are not fatal flaws to the technology.
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Smartphones Buying Guide 01/07/2008 17:00:00
A smartphone is a hybrid device that has all the features of a mobile phone and most of the features of a PDA such as calendar, e-mail, Web browsing and office applications. Here's what to look for when buying one.

As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.
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3G Mobile Phones 20/06/2008 15:50:00
With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilites, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.

With more bandwidth and endless multimedia possibilities, 3G mobile phones are leaving 2G in the dust.
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Broadband Internet 27/11/2007 10:25:48

For the majority of those looking to upgrade to broadband Internet for the business or home, it's all about the extra speed.
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Voice over IP 12/10/2007 10:48:26

Voice over IP is exactly what its name suggests. It is voice communication that is transmitted over an Internet Protocol (IP) service.

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