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Gmail has a brand new look
If you use Google’s services on a regular basis, then Gmail taking on a new look today isn’t going to come as a big surprise. It has already been introduced to Google Docs, […]
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Live Messenger adopts open XMPP protocol, aims for Skype interoperability
Microsoft has been all about open standards in recent times, hammering away at robust HTML5 support in IE9 and IE10 and pushing the concept of “same markup” for all web browsers. Now, they’re […]
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WebRTC goes live in Google Chrome Dev channel, enables Skype-like communication
It’s been almost two years since Google acquired Global IP Solutions, a company that developed audio and video software with a focus on VoIP. The acquisition gave Google access to some top talent […]
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Glitches reveal Google’s unified messaging is on the way
As we reported a couple of weeks ago, Google’s unified messaging service is well on its way to being a real product. Some weekend bugs spotted by users have revealed that the launch […]
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My Little Pony easter egg found in Hangouts [UPDATE]
Sometimes, Google does something that really makes you stop and stare. This latest easter egg is pretty high on that list. Google’s attempt at unified messaging is only a few hours old for […]
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McAfee promises $100 Decentral dongle will enable NSA-proof chats
John McAfee is working on a $100 device called Decentral that will allow you to chat with your contacts in complete secrecy. Plug it in, and you’re joined up to a sort of […]
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At long last, Google announces SMS for Hangouts
Google held a web event today to discuss the new features being brought to their social networking platform. One of the things that they glossed over early on was SMS support finally coming […]
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Xbox One March Update Preview shows dramatically improved drivers and...
Microsoft is testing out the Xbox One’s March update with a few users in order to ensure nothing could possible go wrong when Titanfall launches. This update brings the Xbox One close enough […]
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Microsoft quietly cleanses Skype of offensive emoticons
You probably know that Skype lets you insert emoticons into your chats, but you may not have been aware of the hidden rude emoticons. Microsoft knew all about them, and they finally decided […]
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Kim Dotcom launches MegaChat, the video chat service even Snowden trusts
Kim Dotcom continues to rage against the machine. His latest tool in the battle for online privacy is now online: MegaChat is an encrypted alternative to apps like Skype and Facetime. You may […]
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Forget Skype, this chat app renders video using ASCII
That’s not a piece of ASCII art up there, it’s a still image captured from a live video chat session. A video chat session that ran in a terminal window, which is pretty […]
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WaitChatter helps teach you a new language while you IM chat
Learning a new language takes time, effort, determination, and a regular learning schedule. That’s a tough combination to achieve for a lot of people, so MIT is attempting to make the whole process […]
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Skype’s real-time language translator is now live for all users
Back in June, Microsoft had said that translation functionality would be delivered to all Skype users before the end of the summer. They may have missed their mark by a little bit, but […]
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Taco Bell wants you to order your Locos Tacos from an AI chat bot
You can place an order with Domino’s just by tapping an icon on your phone’s home screen. It’s efficient, but a little sterile. Taco Bell is working on something a bit more engaging, […]
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Build Spotify Playlists With Friends in Messenger
Sharing music with friends just got a lot easier with Spotify’s Group Playlists for Facebook Messenger. The new feature lets users create collaborative playlists without leaving the chat app. Whether...
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Discord Dishes on Teen Gaming Chat Trends
In the increasingly online and social world of video games, chat services have carved out a nice little cottage industry from themselves allowing distant friends to communicate with each other. These...
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Google Rolls Out “Chat,” Another New Way to Message on Android
Google has been struggling to come up with a compelling messaging app for its mobile platform. Two years back, it began work on Allo, a new application for Android users that would finally […] The post...
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WhatsApp Limits Message Forwarding to 5 Individuals, Groups
WhatsApp is restricting message forwarding in an effort to fight “misinformation and rumors,” according to Reuters. Citing company executives, the news service revealed that worldwide users are now...
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Here’s the Secret Password to Unlock Facebook Messenger’s Dark Mode
Facebook has begun quietly rolling out new “dark mode” for Messenger. Teased at last year’s F8 developers conference, the limited feature is now available to all users—if you know the password. To...
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Snapchat Launches New Original Programming, Multiplayer Games
Snapchat is not dead yet. And as a reminder, the company announced a new slate of original programming and multiplayer games. Ten fresh Snap Originals join existing series like last year’s Growing Up...
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