Linksys.com - Products/Wireless/Basic Networking/Voice & Telephone/Telephones/CIT400
Cisco's Linksys division announced their new line up for VOIP services. This product link above lets you plug in a base to the router without the need for a computer to use Skype. Cisco calls this line the iPhone line up, not to be confused with the "upcoming" Apple iPod phone. Overall, Cisco's new product helps homes use VOIP the same way as a normal telephone line.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Skype founders to launch broadband TV service
Skype founders to launch broadband TV service
The Skype founders have created a internet tv service which is in very early testing. So far, they've been 2 for 2 with their successes in Kazaa and Skype.
The Skype founders have created a internet tv service which is in very early testing. So far, they've been 2 for 2 with their successes in Kazaa and Skype.
Saatchi Gallery - Stuart - Report - New York Times
Saatchi Gallery - Stuart - Report - New York Times
An art gallery owner has created a social network website for artists to share and sell their work. The artists section is more like a simple profile page with art work for independent artists. The student art or "Stuart" section is more like a social network.
An art gallery owner has created a social network website for artists to share and sell their work. The artists section is more like a simple profile page with art work for independent artists. The student art or "Stuart" section is more like a social network.
Boston Properties sets special dividend
Boston Properties sets special dividend
$5.40 dividend payable on Jan. 30.
$5.40 dividend payable on Jan. 30.
Technorati tags: special dividend, large
Saturday, December 16, 2006
I.B.M. and Universities Plan Collaboration - New York Times
I.B.M. and Universities Plan Collaboration - New York Times
IBM along with Cisco and Hewlett Packard have agreed to share intellectual property developed from research.
IBM along with Cisco and Hewlett Packard have agreed to share intellectual property developed from research.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Google Patents
Google Patents
Google unveiled its patent search engine on Wednesday. Results pages show the patents text, has links to different sections, shows drawings, and has the original patent in PDF format. It includes patents dating back to 1790. The search capability seems to be as good as Google's other search features. The system offers a significant advantage over the US Patent systems own search system which had poor search results and was difficult to use.
Google unveiled its patent search engine on Wednesday. Results pages show the patents text, has links to different sections, shows drawings, and has the original patent in PDF format. It includes patents dating back to 1790. The search capability seems to be as good as Google's other search features. The system offers a significant advantage over the US Patent systems own search system which had poor search results and was difficult to use.
Google wins patent for search results page design | CNET News.com
Google wins patent for search results page design CNET News.com
Google patented its user interface and it has received a design patent for how their pages display search results with advertisements.
Google patented its user interface and it has received a design patent for how their pages display search results with advertisements.
Google lands Web search patent | CNET News.com
Google lands Web search patent CNET News.com
An article from Cnet about a patent granted to Google in 2003. One of the patents that allow Google to dominate the current search landscape.
An article from Cnet about a patent granted to Google in 2003. One of the patents that allow Google to dominate the current search landscape.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Skype’s Free Phone Call Plan Will Soon Have Annual Fee - New York Times
Skype’s Free Phone Call Plan Will Soon Have Annual Fee - New York Times
New plans starting next year will be $30 for unlimited calling to US and Canada. If ordered before January 31, 2007, the charge is only $15 for unlimited calling from PCs to land lines. This is much cheaper than other offers from Comcast or Vonage.
New plans starting next year will be $30 for unlimited calling to US and Canada. If ordered before January 31, 2007, the charge is only $15 for unlimited calling from PCs to land lines. This is much cheaper than other offers from Comcast or Vonage.
Monday, December 11, 2006
PortableApps Suite | PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
PortableApps Suite PortableApps.com - Portable software for USB drives
Places mozilla, thunderbird, and gaim on a flash drive. Works best with USB flash drives greater than 256 mb. To use portableapps on a small flash drive, around 64mb, install the portable apps base program, then dowload additional programs like Thunderbird Portable and GAIM portable. These two programs installed will leave about 24 mb free on a 64 mb flash drive. One advantage with Portable applications on a flash drive is that they run faster since the memory is on non-moving parts.
Another option is U3 drivers with pre-installed portable applications. U3 offers Skype on a USB flash drive. U3 flash drives are available at this link: http://astore.amazon.com/usbapplications-20
Places mozilla, thunderbird, and gaim on a flash drive. Works best with USB flash drives greater than 256 mb. To use portableapps on a small flash drive, around 64mb, install the portable apps base program, then dowload additional programs like Thunderbird Portable and GAIM portable. These two programs installed will leave about 24 mb free on a 64 mb flash drive. One advantage with Portable applications on a flash drive is that they run faster since the memory is on non-moving parts.
Another option is U3 drivers with pre-installed portable applications. U3 offers Skype on a USB flash drive. U3 flash drives are available at this link: http://astore.amazon.com/usbapplications-20
Saturday, December 09, 2006
Skype Phone Store - Home Page
Skype Phone Store - Home Page
Skype phones allow an easier interface with skype than the standard headset.
Skype phones allow an easier interface with skype than the standard headset.
Friday, December 08, 2006
Skypegear Roadtest: Philips VOIP841 Cordless Phone for Skype - Skype Gear
Skypegear Roadtest: Philips VOIP841 Cordless Phone for Skype - Skype Gear
Skype phone economics - Philips new Skype phone may cost a lot to buy initially but it does offer a better long term option than other broadband phone services. Comcast and Vonage offer services starting at 25 dollars a month, but Skype only requires paying $0.02 per minute. So someone can use $10 in skype credit per month and buy themselves about 500 minutes, and Skype minutes carry forward. Additionally, this phone offers easy set up by connecting directly to a router without the need for a PC.
Skype phone economics - Philips new Skype phone may cost a lot to buy initially but it does offer a better long term option than other broadband phone services. Comcast and Vonage offer services starting at 25 dollars a month, but Skype only requires paying $0.02 per minute. So someone can use $10 in skype credit per month and buy themselves about 500 minutes, and Skype minutes carry forward. Additionally, this phone offers easy set up by connecting directly to a router without the need for a PC.
A Business Model of One's Own, Franchising and Licensing Article - Inc. Magazine Article
A Business Model of One's Own, Franchising and Licensing Article - Inc. Magazine Article
An old article from 1998 looking at the possible effects of allowing patents on business models. There's also an interview with a person from a company that makes business model patents and licenses them out. Worries back then included that allowing patentable business models would decrease innovation. However, it looks like that hasn't happened since then, ie Google, YouTube, Friendster, MySpace, and Facebook.
An old article from 1998 looking at the possible effects of allowing patents on business models. There's also an interview with a person from a company that makes business model patents and licenses them out. Worries back then included that allowing patentable business models would decrease innovation. However, it looks like that hasn't happened since then, ie Google, YouTube, Friendster, MySpace, and Facebook.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Google's $200 million financial cushion - U.S. Business - MSNBC.com
Google's $200 million financial cushion - U.S. Business - MSNBC.com
Google set aside 200 million dollars in the 1.79 billion dollar YouTube acquisition. It's apparently for any copyright infringement suits for pirated video on YouTube. Sadly, despite this being a large financial deal, one does have to admit YouTube did gain popularity on distribution of videos by violating copyright holder's rights. Sure many of the most popular videos on YouTube are made by individuals, but a lot of the videos were from popular sources such as Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, Fox, and HBO. Hopefully Google can make something of this company which wasn't able to make money even with stolen material. Steven Colbert made a joke that he should get a third of the YouTube price since he mentions the site on his show and several of the skits from his show are on the site. In some ways its true, YouTube does owe it success to content from major networks.
Google set aside 200 million dollars in the 1.79 billion dollar YouTube acquisition. It's apparently for any copyright infringement suits for pirated video on YouTube. Sadly, despite this being a large financial deal, one does have to admit YouTube did gain popularity on distribution of videos by violating copyright holder's rights. Sure many of the most popular videos on YouTube are made by individuals, but a lot of the videos were from popular sources such as Comedy Central, Cartoon Network, Fox, and HBO. Hopefully Google can make something of this company which wasn't able to make money even with stolen material. Steven Colbert made a joke that he should get a third of the YouTube price since he mentions the site on his show and several of the skits from his show are on the site. In some ways its true, YouTube does owe it success to content from major networks.
Online diagnosis: Web helpful, but doc is best - Forbes.com - MSNBC.com
Online diagnosis: Web helpful, but doc is best - Forbes.com - MSNBC.com
Doctors were able to find the correct diagnosis 60% of the time based on symptoms using Google's search engine. Patients should still see a physician, however they could use Google for research.
Doctors were able to find the correct diagnosis 60% of the time based on symptoms using Google's search engine. Patients should still see a physician, however they could use Google for research.
Bitten By The Google Spider - Forbes.com
Bitten By The Google Spider - Forbes.com
Google's trying to crack down on worthless websites full of ads by changing its advertising policy and page-ranking spider algorithm. This is apparently getting rid of a lot of spam websites who make millions by placing high priced Adwords on their site. They also attract visitors to their website using cheap Google Adwords. Some legitimate websites have been blocked by Google's new tactics.
Google's trying to crack down on worthless websites full of ads by changing its advertising policy and page-ranking spider algorithm. This is apparently getting rid of a lot of spam websites who make millions by placing high priced Adwords on their site. They also attract visitors to their website using cheap Google Adwords. Some legitimate websites have been blocked by Google's new tactics.
Google nets broadband alliance with BSkyB - Markets - Times Online
Google nets broadband alliance with BSkyB - Markets - Times Online
Google has announced a deal with BSkyB of England to share advertising revenue, provide online video, and provide Gmail service. BSkyB is a satellite broadband company. Other options include exploring the use of Google's voice over IP for BSkyB broadband users.
Google has announced a deal with BSkyB of England to share advertising revenue, provide online video, and provide Gmail service. BSkyB is a satellite broadband company. Other options include exploring the use of Google's voice over IP for BSkyB broadband users.
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