With Voxli you can host a voice conference in your browser for up to 200 people without registration requirements and invite your friends by sending them the URL of your voice conference through email or instant messenger...

Labels: instant_messaging, networking, software_tips, web_2.0, web_apps

via [techcrunch]

Labels: e-business, fun, instant_messaging, social_software

All you need is the latest version of fring (V3.37) and a Last.fm account then simply go to the fringAdd-on tab inside fring, subscribe to the Last.fm add-on by ticking the box, sit back and enjoy those tunes!
After Last.fm Twitter Addon will coming too!!

via [fring blog]

Labels: audio, fun, instant_messaging, iphone, mobile_20, social_software, twitter

hongkiat posts a workaround for you to show, who has blocked you in Google Talk.

via [24thfloor]

Labels: fun, instant_messaging, software_tools

The beta version of Windows 7, Microsoft’s next-generation PC operating system, can be downloaded today by MSDN, TechBeta and TechNet customers. Consumers who want to test-drive the beta will be able to download it beginning Jan. 9 at http://www.microsoft.com/windows7.

In the coming months, Facebook users can choose to share content they post on Facebook, including photos, directly into Windows Live.

via [techmeme]

Labels: instant_messaging, microsoft

Feedalizr, an Adobe AIR desktop application that alerts you to real-time updates from your friends on various social networks (Friendfeed, Twitter, Flickr, etc.). You can also post and share comments through the application.

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Labels: adobe, air, flickr, instant_messaging, mashups, microblogging, web_apps

Openfire (formerly Wildfire) is a real time collaboration (RTC) server dual-licensed under the Open Source GPL and commercially. It uses the only widely adopted open protocol for instant messaging, XMPP (also called Jabber). Openfire is incredibly easy to setup and administer, but offers rock-solid security and performance.

via | tags: jumpbox openfire virtual appliances

Labels: collaboration, instant_messaging, networking, open_source, web_2.0, web_apps

Microsoft Phone Data Manager is available for free download, you can check the list of compatible phones for this application here.

the software syncs contacts, music, pictures, and videos between your phone and you desktop and the web.

Labels: collaboration, electronic, instant_messaging, microsoft, mobile_20, networking, sharing, software_tools, web_2.0