Google Voice: 5 Truths Behind the Hype

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Analysis: Why did Google add voice capability to Gmail — and what’s next? These five facts put the new Google Voice in perspective.
Google made a news splash when it introduced a new VoIP functionality to Gmail last week. Gmail users based in the United States can now dial other Gmail users and accept calls from them right from their computer-a seemingly cool feature and thrifty alternative to placing long-distance calls (international rates start at 2 cents per minute). [Read more] from http://www.pcworld.com.

Is Skype Up For Sale?

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Update: Skype, the Internet telephony company that recently filed for an initial public offering, might be up for sale… again! After being sold to eBay and then spun out, a report suggests that Cisco Systems is looking to buy the company. The report adds that Google might been interested in Skype but has backed off because of anti-trust concerns. [Read more] from http://gigaom.com.