Yahoo Launches VoIP Service Linked To Web Features

1. Yahoo Launches VoIP Service Linked To Web Features

The crowded VoIP sector is getting another major player. Yahoo Inc., which is entering the field with a service that in many ways is cheaper than Web phoning pacesetter Skype, and putting another nail in the coffin of traditional landline telephoning.

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- read full story from messagingpipeline.com, Dec 8 2005


2. Google takes the bus

Google has debuted a test version of a service that tries to map out the most direct route for public-transportation users. Google's transit trip planner, launched Wednesday, is currently limited to Portland, Ore., but may eventually launch on a global scale, according to its Web site.

For more on this:
- read full story from CNET news.com, Dec 8 2005


3. Yahoo makes its telecom play

Yahoo will offer two new fee-based voice over IP services so customers can make voice calls from a PC to a telephone and receive phone calls on a PC, the company said Wednesday.

For more on this:
- read full story from CNET news, Dec 7 2005


4. Yahoo Undercuts Skype, Telcos on Voice Call Rates

Yahoo Inc. said on Wednesday the company plans to allow computer users to make and receive calls from phones at rates that undercut eBay-owned rival Skype and are significantly below traditional phone companies.

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- read full story from eweek.com, Dec 8 2005


5. AIM Worm Mimics Talking IM Bots

A new malicious worm squirming through America Online Inc.'s AIM network has the ability to carry on an instant messaging conversation with potential victims.

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- read full story from eweek.com, Dec 7 2005



6. Open-Source Browser's New Version Comes Loaded With Options

The Firefox Web browser hit a milestone last week with the release of version 1.5 in Mac, Windows and Linux flavors. It has graduated from its hacker roots and turned into a powerful, fast and easily customizable browser that anyone can use.

For more on this:
- read full story from the new york times, Dec 8 2005


7. Review: Skype Handset Makes VoIP Easier

If you live outside your home country or phone overseas often, chances are you've heard of Skype, the voice-over-Internet service that allows you to make free or cheap voice calls through your computer.

For more on this:
- read full story from washingtonpost.com, Dec 7 2005


8. Web Advertising Expected to Double Its Take Of The Overall Market In Five Years

Internet advertising is expected to account for 10 percent of the overall U.S. market by 2010, a twofold increase over last year, a market research firm said Thursday.

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- read full story from Yahoo! News, Dec 8 2005


9. Gmail Gains 'Web Clips' Feature

Google is adding a new feature to its Gmail Web mail service that lets users display links to various types of Web content, such as news articles and blog entries. The enhancements are described in information posted this week on the What's New section of the Gmail Web site.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Dec 8 2005


10. Yahoo Updates Messenger's Phone Features

Yahoo plans to upgrade Yahoo Messenger with a capability that lets users dial out from the instant messaging service interface to traditional or mobile phones, a Yahoo executive says.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Dec 8 2005