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Skype for iPhone: It's official
Months after teasing us at CES with an announcement of Skype's native VoIP client for the iPhone, the free Skype for iPhone will finally be available to download from the iTunes App Store sometime on Tuesday.
Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
Reviews
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Linksys WVC54GCA Wireless-G Internet Home Monitoring Camera
Wi-Fi cameras for home security ought to be a no-brainer, and at this price, the Linksys pretty much is. We just wish it worked seamlessly cross-browser, and took better pictures.
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Microsoft LifeCam Show
The Microsoft LifeCam Show offers improvement over Microsoft's previous laptop webcam, but Logitech still has the laptop webcam to beat.
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Logitech QuickCam Sphere AF
While the QuickCam Sphere produces excellent pictures and has impressed us with its automatic face tracking, these features don't justify the extra expense over the cheaper webcams in the Logitech stable with matching optics.
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Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks
We're not wild about the design of Logitech QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, but its image quality is so vastly superior to that of other notebook webcams that we're more than willing to make the occasional camera readjustment as needed.
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Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000
The Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 offers a winning combination of stellar image quality, easy-to-use software, and a sturdy, stable stand. It's our webcam pick for desktop and laptop users alike.
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Creative Aurvana Live headphones
These headphones are designed with the idea that you may want to listen from analog as well as digital sources. They're everyman's cans, delivering solid sound quality across all genres of music.
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Sony NSC-GC1 Net-Sharing Cam
Sony's limited edition Net-Sharing Cam is an affordable all-in-one solution to shooting video for the Web.
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Creative Live Cam Optia AF
If remote video surveillance or time-lapse photography is something you want to do with a Webcam, the Creative Live Cam Optia AF is a good pick. For all others, Logitech has a better (and slightly cheaper) Webcam.
Features
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See and speak: a guide to making video calls
Would you like to see who you're talking to? Making video calls is easier than you think. CNET.com.au steps you through the options.
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Webcam Buying Guide
Six different webcams available on the market today, some of which are good buys, some to be avoided.
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GO3: Q&A: Lumines creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi
Lumines, Rez developer on creating music games and the future of the industry.
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Microsoft and Google give away office space
Microsoft and Google are offering free online packages to put your company's touch on its communications and to help build basic Web sites.
News
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Microsoft gets a better answer to Flickr
Microsoft has overhauled its Windows Live Photos service, in an attempt to rival Yahoo's Flickr.
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Moko wants you!
Australian mobile social networking site Moko is in the process of electing its first President and wants you to get involved.
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Don't shoot Microsoft's new Messenger
The latest release of Windows Live Messenger beta adds some cool new features, but only if all your friends are using it too.
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iTunes update for Windows Vista addresses BSOD
Apple releases a new media player version and recommends that Windows users replace outdated drivers for webcam products, scanners and some media card readers.
DIYs and How-to
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Xbox Live: FAQ about gaming online
This resource rounds up answers to all the questions we are frequently asked about gaming online with Xbox Live, from getting connected to games, membership, points and more.
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Mac Starter Kit: Must-have apps
Out of the box, a new Mac is loaded with cool apps to get you started, but it doesn't come with everything you'll need. Check out our round-up of apps that Mac users count on every day and aren't included in the initial set-up.
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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How to upload video to YouTube
Want to jump on the YouTube bandwagon, but not sure how to share your video content? All you really need is a Webcam and Web browser, and this quick tutorial will show you how dead easy it can be.
Downloads
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H264 WebCam Pro
Convert your Web cam into remote surveillance system.
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Camfrog Video Chat
Hear, see, and chat with many people at a time.
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AVpod
Join multiple chat rooms and communicate with people from all over the world.
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Robot Benri
Detect intruders with Webcameras in your room and be alerted by e-mail.
