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Facebook announces Skype video chat integration, other changes to social networking site

If there’s a major tech news story of the day, this might be it. Per Electronista, Facebook at its special event Wednesday brought out Skype-based video chat. The approach lets Facebook members hold one-to-one video calls between each other without having to load a separate app; complete newcomers should be talking in 30 seconds, Facebook […]

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Review: Adonit Writer2

By Pierce Case For over a year now, iPad users have wanted an alternative to their virtual keyboard. Now there is because Adonit just announced the release of the new Writer 2 for the iPad 2. The Adonit, an idea brought to reality by two guys who were from Apple and Microsoft, was presented to […]

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Verizon to kill unlimited data calling plans on Thursday, offers alternatives

It was nifty while it lasted. Per AppleInsider, wireless carrier Verizon, will not allow customers, including those who buy an iPhone, to be able to purchase the carrier’s unlimited data plan. This Thursday, July 7, is when Verizon will begin offering its “usage-based” billing for mobile customers, spokeswoman Debra Lewis said. The change will not […]

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Skype updated to version 5.2.0.1523, offers assorted bug fixes

On Wednesday, version 5.2.0.1523 of the Skype VoIP application went public. The new version, a 20.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Improved Multi-tasking – Group Screen Sharing – Sidebar enhancement – Support for Mac’s built-in HD and Logitech’s B910 HD cameras – Minor bug fixes Skype 5.2.0.1523 requires Mac OS X […]