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Friday, May 14, 2010

Skype Beta Adds Group Video Chat [Downloads]

Source: http://lifehacker.com/5538352/skype-beta-adds-group-video-chat

Windows: The latest Skype beta—released today—adds support for group video calling, allowing you to video conference with up to five people simultaneously.

Currently the group video chat feature is only available on the Windows version, and while it's currently free with the beta, there is a catch:

Group video calling is just one in a set of new premium features you'll see us roll out during 2010. We haven't set prices for these premium features yet, but rest assured that we're still absolutely committed to bringing you free voice and two-way video calling.

It's too bad that the group video chat probably won't be available for free in the long term, especially since, for example, iChat's had group video chat for a while now, and for free. Either way, it's good to see Skype move in this direction, and we're assuming that a lot of people will be excited to try it out.

If you give it a go, share how you like the new group video chat in the comments.

Skype Beta for Windows [via Skype Blog]

Dell pumps out a pair of new UltraSharp 1080p IPS LCDs, asks a pittance

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/dell-pumps-out-a-pair-of-new-ultrasharp-1080p-ips-lcds-asks-a-p/

Dell rarely disappoints with its wallet-friendly LCDs, and the new 21.5-inch U2211H and 23-inch U2311H don't look to be changing any trends. The two UltraSharp screens go for $280 and $300, respectively, and they've got that viewing angle-friendly, color accurate IPS tech all the kids are rocking these days. DisplayPort, DVI, 1,000:1 contrast ratio... eh, who are we kidding, you stopped reading after we listed the price, didn't you?

Dell pumps out a pair of new UltraSharp 1080p IPS LCDs, asks a pittance originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Evoluce 47-inch HD multitouch display gets off-screen gesture control

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/evoluce-47-inch-hd-multitouch-display-gets-off-screen-gesture-co/

Evoluce, the manufacturers of that mammoth 47-inch full HD touchscreen, are out of control! Apparently, they've decided that unlimited simultaneous touch inputs (and thus unlimited simultaneous phalanges) was not enough, so they've gone an' added gesture support -- up to half a meter from the device. Apparently this bad boy supports Windows 7, although if you want your interface du jour to put the "unlimited" in "multitouch" you'll most likely have to roll your own. Interested? Wealthy? Check out some righteous video and PR after the break.

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Fujitsu's curved plasma displays make Roman columns look a little dated

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/fujitsus-curved-plasma-displays-make-roman-columns-look-a-littl/

What, your plasma display is flat? How very quaint! Fujitsu would like to make you feel a little less adequate by showing you the wonder that is a curved PDP, seen here stretched around a column for the sake of providing digital signage. Yes, it's perhaps a somewhat boring duty, and not quite as awe-inspiring as the company's massively curvaceous installation at Kansai airport. But, if you're looking for a way to show off orange silhouettes on a field of light blue, baby it doesn't get much better than this.

Fujitsu's curved plasma displays make Roman columns look a little dated originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung CL80 will come with three months free Boingo WiFi, oh joy

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/samsung-cl80-will-come-with-three-months-free-boingo-wifi-oh-jo/

While we're still waiting for Sammy's 14 megapixel, WiFi-enabled point-and-shoot to make its stateside appearance, it seems it won't be lacking for software when it crosses the pond -- this week, ubiquitous hotspot host Boingo announced that its service will be preinstalled on every new Samsung CL80 and ST5500, and the cameras will come with three free months of use. After that point, you'll still be able to upload your pictures from Starbucks, never fear -- you'll just have to pay $8 monthly for the privilege. PR after the break.

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