TOOLBOX: Review of Personal Powerstation for the 92×0
Hand cranked phone charger, radio, torch and “exercise in physics” all in one, as AAS (All About Symbian) look at the latest ‘really pratical’ gadget. Link.
Telecommunications
NES Bluetooth Handset
Leadingzero writes “What we have here is your typical NES controller converted into a Bluetooth handset suitable for use with mobile phones and VOIP software on Bluetooth-enabled PCs. The controller itself is an actual NES controller. The plus-pad has been hollowed out and houses a speaker to listen to conversations. A discreet little hole next to the “A” button allows sound to travel to the internal microphone.” Link.
Skype payphone up and running again…
The Skype payphone project is up and running again here at home. Right now I can receive calls from anyone who Skypes “skypepayphone”. Soon, I’d like to accept coin payment, but that’s turning out to be an ugly hack. If you have Skype Click here to call our Skype payphone. I might not answer, but feel free to call any time.
Post to your blog with PhoneBlogger and VoiceXML…
PhoneBlogger is a tool for publishing to a blog via a phone call. PhoneBlogger is an automated voice application that first asks you for info about which pre-configured blog you wish to post to. After collecting the necessary information, PhoneBlogger records your audio message. Finally, it posts a blog entry that links to the recorded audio. Link. I could see this working out well for the new Skype – eBay…
HOW TO Build Your Own “Telecrapper”
Are you tired of answering the phone only to find a telemarketer on the other end and wish you could make them as angry as you feel? Now you can build your own answering system that carries on a virtual conversation with the telemarketer and drives them nuts. The Telecrapper 2000 (TC2K) is a computerized system designed to both intercept incoming Telemarketing calls on the first ring, and then carry on a virtual conversation with the telemarketer. The site also features phone calls the device has carried out with telemarketers. Thanks Jay! Link.
New beta of Skype for Windows
New beta of Skype for Windows, looks promising…call quality is the best ever for talking, laughing and sharing stories. It’s now faster to get set up, and easier to add your contacts, so you can get more friends talking for free. You can forward calls on to mobiles, landlines and other Skype Names. Make calls instantly from Outlook email or Internet Explorer with our new toolbars. Personalise your Skype — play around with sounds, ringtones and pictures to show the world who you are. Link.
Skype for Pocket PC (beta)
Skype for Pocket PC is out (beta) – Version 1.2 offers the ability to make Skype to Skype calls, Skype Out calls, instant message chats and to send and receive voicemail. We also worked hard to provide good voice quality. For the best sound quality we recommend you use earphones, a device with a CPU of at least 300MHz as well as built-in WiFi. Link.
