We’ve got reason to believe that Skype will be incorporating additional “Push to Talk” features in the future. (See this press release from GIPS) From the forums the discussion leads to always on and push to talk. Always interesting to ‘hear” how users think about the product potential. 1) It makes Skype even more personal [...]
Skype off the edge? Climbing tall peaks? This link puts Skype to use in extreme conditions, innovatively connecting an expedition and later leaving nothing behind. Neat!
We started using SKYPE shortly after the launch back in 2003. Soon after, we began to toy with the idea of pairing SKYPE with another sensation of 2003; the [...]
Who are they? The Aussie Skype Users? Skypers put together directories of other Skypers trom the day it launched. I started a Bloggers on Skype early on when the “SkypeMe” buttons were just released and used it to create a Blogroll on MovableType (no longer being updated). Today Jyve is working towards providing directory services [...]
Interesting thinking.
I wrote a while ago that Skype is also developing a very discreet IM strategy, that no one talks about… I wouldn’t be surprised at all, if a SkypeIM to SMS were made available on the market real quick… The next big question is how IM communities can be monetized… ask the big [...]
Connectotel has launched an SMS to Skype beta service for GSM mobile phones. Say you have a buddy on Skype and you want them to call you on your mobile. Connectotel has the answer. Your Skype friend can now call you back from anywhere at SkypeOut rates. So if you want to receive SMS messages [...]
In the last few days I’ve found myself thinking about the exchanges we have and what facilitates them. As coincidence would have it, I also blogged Barlow’s post on The Intimate Planet. I’ve had some similar experiences recently. I created a monocast radio using my iPodRadio and Skype. From a personal point of view this [...]
Another developer is working on connecting Skype to a MySOL server. That will enable a nice scalable Presence Server solutions. More than a few people are waiting for this solution.
I’m writing a VC Win32 service to intercept all the events of Skype and store it into a MySQL Server. Next I’d like build a [...]
Another developer is working on connecting Skype to a MySOL server. That will enable a nice scalable Presence Server solutions. More than a few people are waiting for this solution.
I’m writing a VC Win32 service to intercept all the events of Skype and store it into a MySQL Server. Next I’d like build a [...]
Skype DJ on the loose! Skypers in the forums are experimenting with using Skype and shoutcast. Expect some instructions soon. I use shoutcast and skype with no problems. what bitrate are you broadcasting at on shoutcast??? you maybe using up all you bandwidth if your broadcast is set too high and not leaving enough for [...]
A new user to Skype asks how to change their name. Maybe you would like to change yours too, or simply get smarter about the name field in Skype. This post tells you how to change your name and use it to better effect in Skype.
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ZDNet reports on Skype use in business.
“I realized while I was traveling overseas how difficult it is for my remote staff and traveling salespeople to communicate with each other,” said Don LeBeau, CEO of Aruba Wireless Networks, a maker of Wi-Fi networking gear. “Skype has been a great tool for helping us increase communication. [...]
Skype and emotional ties from voice. I’ve been learning a bit about music and Skype too. Read John’s last line. Often there are real surprises when one engages with strangers. I had two quite different ones today as a result of iPodRadio. One finished by pointing me to “The Intimate Planet”.
The bottom line is [...]
Do you use more than one PC your Skype? Then perhaps you want to synch your Skype chat histories. This post from the forums suggest that working with a network drive is one way to do it.
well if you share the target directory of one of your computers (which must be turned on always [...]
This post provides a “how to” on creating a personal iPod Radio that you can use in your Skype calls or simply leave running for your friends to call. The implications are disruptive, and the “ease of use” likely to further Skype’s adoption when solutions are available for effectively using Skype as a broadcast service. [...]
Travel agents have big telecom bills and this small travel agency in New Zealand has jumped right in to reading Skype. This report from Stuff NZ.
Tourism Resource Consultants, which develops ecotourism projects in Asia-Pacific, began adopting the free service this month. Senior consultant Ross Corbett says Skype cuts the cost of keeping in touch [...]
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7 years and 1 day since Skype Journal launched as a stand-alone blog.
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