Section: Video, Communications, Web, Web Apps, Google  Google is once again looking to expand the features of Google Talk, and the latest will make it more of a conferencing tool as opposed to something simply used to chat with a friend. In other words, it looks like Google Talk will be getting more professional features.
According to a recent report in the SFGate; “This [current Gmail capability] is the first step in a much broader set of features we hope to roll out over the next six to 12 months around video [and voice] chat capabilities,” said Rishi Chandra, a Google Apps product manager. “It’s a great opportunity for us to push that space along.”
All things considered, this sort of makes sense. After all Google is just about everywhere, and this will add one more reason for a business to take advantage of Google Apps for your domain. Of course, I am also cringing at the same time because assuming this roles out to regular Gmail users as well as Google Apps users it could be a nightmare for some. Personally, it would seem as if I can now look forward to having multiple screaming children (as opposed to one) coming from my daughters room even when she is home alone. Thanks Google, I think. Read [SFGate] Via [Google Operating System] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards OpenOffice, in partnership with WarMouse have unveiled the OpenOfficeMouse. And with that, after I realized that this was not a joke of a product, and after I finished gazing at the uglier than necessary design, I then realized that this is most likely overkill for most users. That said, the OpenOfficeMouse has a whopping 18 buttons, each of which are user programmable. To begin with, I am not sure I could even remember half of that amount. But I am sure that someone will find that appealing. Still, aside from the 18 buttons, the OpenOfficeMouse also has a clickable scroll wheel, an analog Xbox 360-style joystick and 512k of built-in flash memory. Bottom line, they are touting this mouse as being able to take care of all your needs for everything from launching desktop applications, using OpenOffice and even playing World of Warcraft. Of course, all that power comes with a price, which in this case is $74.99. As of now, nothing has been announced in terms of when you will be able to make a purchase, but on the positive side that should give you some time to save up the necessary cash. And despite my poking fun, in a strange way I am kind of interested in trying one of these out. Read [OpenOffice Mouse] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks  The Foxit eSlick reader was originally announced back in mid-December of last year, and since then it seems to have blended into the ever growing collection of available ebook readers. That said, the eSlick was just recently given a firmware update, and a nice one at that.
And that update is offering at least one really nice addition—the support for the EPUB and eReader formats. So far, Foxit has not yet begun shipping any new units with the updated firmware, but it is believed that the next round of eSlick readers to ship will do so with the updated firmware. Current users can also download and update by visiting the Foxit Software website. Additionally, the new firmware has also added a touch keyboard that will allow readers to unlock files that are password protected. Read [Yahoo! Finance] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
Section: Computers, Peripherals, Mice / Keyboards The Eee Keyboard, a device that was first unveiled during CES 2009 and one that was expected to see a release last month has been officially delayed. That bit of bad news does however come with a little bit of good news though. First things first, the keyboard has been delayed, and so far not canceled. According to the details, courtesy of the delay the keyboard will now have a slightly better set of specs. Asus has stated that the keyboard will include a faster processor, a new operating system and a touchscreen that is capacitive. Unfortunately, when Asus was spilling the details on the upgraded specs they failed to mention a new release date. Hey, maybe we can check out the updated model on the CES show floor in January 2010—because Gadgetell will be there offering live coverage. Finally, in an effort to end this post on a positive note, Asus did also mention that the keyboard is still on track for a $500 price point. Via [Maximum PC] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 
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