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Britain planning new Internet snooping laws

The British government wants to expand its powers to monitor email exchanges and website visits, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.

Technology / Internet

created Apr 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (10) | comments 26

Smart phones offer users a way to ditch pricey voice plans

Your monthly cell phone bill is way too expensive. No, it's not the fees or taxes or even text messages that are leaching your wallet. It's your voice plan.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 17, 2010 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 1

US drivers see texting risks but still do it: survey

Most young US drivers believe that texting and phone use at the wheel is dangerous, but many do it anyway, a survey showed Tuesday.

Technology / Other

created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Apple's got its eye on mobile games

In the eye of the typical beholder, Apple's iPhone is simply a popular device, great for fun, on-the-go applications-and phone calls.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jul 17, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Looks can't kill but might control your phone

(AP) -- The advent of wireless headsets has led to the sometimes confusing sight of people who look like they're talking to themselves, until you realize they're on a phone call.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Feb 17, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Verizon to allow Skype calls over wireless network

(AP) -- Verizon Wireless will let customers use the Internet phone service Skype to make free calls on some phones, an application that other wireless carriers have not allowed.

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 16, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Review: Google Voice has cool tricks but downsides

(AP) -- Google Inc. gives away a lot of good stuff for free. That struck me last year when I downloaded the free Google Maps app to my "smart" phone. It turned the phone into a handy navigation system and ...

Technology / Software

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

MagicJack's next act: disappearing cell phone fees

(AP) -- The company behind the magicJack, the cheap Internet phone gadget heavily promoted on TV, has made a new version of the device that allows free calls from cell phones in the home.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 08, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 5

Vonage makes free international calls standard

(AP) -- Unlimited domestic phone calls are nearly standard feature for landline plans these days. Now, Vonage Holdings Corp., which helped pioneer that feature with its Internet phone service, is expanding it to most international ...

Technology / Telecom

created Aug 19, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

ASUS Launches Skype Certified Standalone Touchscreen Videophone

ASUS today launched a Skype Certified touchscreen videophone dedicated to unlimited video calling over the Internet -- the ASUS Videophone Touch AiGuru SV1T.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 17, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Vonage makes free Facebook phone call app

(AP) -- Vonage, a pioneer of home phone service over the Internet, has a new application for the iPhone and Android phones that provides free calls between Facebook users.

Technology / Software

created Aug 04, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

British PM faces backlash over 'snooping' plans

British Prime Minister David Cameron is facing a growing backlash from within his own party over plans to extend the government's powers to monitor people's email exchanges and website visits. ...

Technology / Internet

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Skype to offer HD video calling on some new TVs

(AP) -- Skype's voice and video calling technology will be embedded in upcoming high-definition televisions with Internet capabilities.

Technology / Internet

created Jan 05, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Review: Skype phone and adapter for home calling

(AP) -- With two new products, Skype has made it easier to make Internet calls from home phones, for savings on international calls and potentially also domestic ones.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Coming soon to a server near you: fewer internet delays

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the UA-led Center for Integrated Access Networks, the largest optical research center in the U.S., are developing methods to improve transmission speed, efficiency and reliability ...

Technology / Telecom

created Nov 04, 2011 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0