Next time your date cancels by SMS, be suspicious. Because a new study suggests that people lie more often when they communicate by text compared to face-to-face conversations or speaking on the phone. More »
Gmail recently added the ability to make phone calls from your inbox, and they’ve recently (silently) rolled out the ability to record incoming calls as well. More »
And it doesn’t require users to wear a crazy-looking glove. MobileASL incorporates compressed video signals, increased image quality around the face and hands, and motion detection to make it a better option than other mobile video conferencing services. More »
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It’s true; by attaching sensors to detect pressure changes in nasal tubes, those with severe disabilities or locked-in syndrome are being given the chance to communicate, control a wheelchair or even conduct internet searches. More »
The team at OpenPeak is hoping to spice up the outdated landline phone by “borrowing” the entire iPhone concept and repackaging it as a feature-rich communication hub for the home. Initially, the “OpenFrame” will include core touchscreen apps like calendar, news, weather, etc., and it doubles as a digital photo frame and an internet radio. Beyond that, the idea is to get developers interested in creating third party apps–just like the iPhone. The device is expected to be sold through telcos like Verizon and AT&T for between US$200 and US$300 sometime in early 2009, but I say just pick up an iPhone and stop wasting money on landlines altogether. [OpenPeak via Wired Gadget Lab]
