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Yahoo Messenger with Voice 8

While Windows Live Messenger offers better file sharing and video chatting, Yahoo Messenger with Voice 8 stands out for its Net telephone service, photo sharing, novelty plug-ins, and embedded search.

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Skype 3

The changes to Skype 3 are mostly entertainment-oriented and there are no major upgrades to performance, but we still like Skype for its ease of use, low cost and sound quality.

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MSN Messenger 6.2

Intrusive registration process and fee-based add-ons keep us from warming up to this instant messenger.

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Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows Of Angmar

The Lord of the Rings Online is a fun and accessible online role-playing game that does just enough to distinguish itself from its high-profile competition.

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Windows Live Messenger

The live file-sharing capabilities and clear video call quality make Windows Live Messenger stand out.

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E3 '08: Avatars go Live on Xbox 360 this spring

Microsoft unveils a new avatar feature coming as part of a major system update later in the year.

Hands-on with the new Xbox Experience

Crave Microsoft has named a date for the launch of its revamped Xbox Live service — 19 November — and we got our hands on it to see if hardcore fans have anything to worry about.

The Web smiley's motto: Grin and bear it

Author Vladimir Nabokov said in a 1969 New York Times interview that "there should exist a special typographical sign for a smile -- some sort of concave mark, a supine round bracket."

Sundance festival views tech through wide angle

More than ever, Robert Redford's independent film festival will focus on technology, particularly in the area of emerging media.

Sony brings it 'Home' for the PS3

Sony has unveiled its own version of an immersive 3D social space, known as Home and created exclusively for the PlayStation 3.

Q&A: Rock Band details unveiled

Harmonix's Alex Rigopulos and EA Partners' David DeMartini talk about Rock Band and why neighborhood parties will soon be centered around a PS3 or Xbox 360.

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Video Avatar 1.2a

Create your own GIF avatars and add a part of a video movie.

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Yahoo OneConnect

Stay in touch with your friends on your iPhone.

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SeeStorm for Skype 1.1.2.13

Animate your Skype talks with 3D talking heads.

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QIP 7997

Send messages or chat with your friends.

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CrazyTalk For Skype Media Edition 2.0.1906.1

Experience instant media sharing and use interactive avatars while communicating via Skype.