Cool toys and Gadgets

Section: Communications, Web, Web Apps, Google

Google Voice has just announced a new feature—the ability for current users to change their Google Voice number.  Sure, this feature is currently limited to those lucky enough to actually have received an invitation, but at the same time I am sure there are plenty of original GrandCentral users who are feeling the need for an updated number.  The process to change your number is quick and easy, although it does require you to pay a one time fee of $10.

Anyway, assuming the $10 fee does not scare you away, then log in to your Google Voice account and go to Settings -> Phones.  Once there you will see your current Google Voice number listed towards the top, with the word “Change” on the right side. If you click on the word “Change” you will be given the opportunity to change your number to something that better suits you.  Google even allows for a bit of personalization and preference when it comes to finding a new number.  You can search by entering a specific ZIP code or area code as well as entering a partial number or phrase to look for a more personalized match.

Additionally, your old Google Voice number will remain active for three months.  Now, if we could just get the whole number portability issue settled out and let users begin transferring current numbers into Google Voice, that and of course, get more people using Google Voice, which from what I understand is still an ongoing process.

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FROM APPLETELL - We received a tip with a link to uxsight.com, an online retailer that is marketing a silicone skin for, apparently, the iPod touch 3G.  The difference?  It includes a hole for a camera.
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The Veritable Mobile Convergence has arrived with the launch of the long awaited Zer01 mobile debut and whether it is here to stay or not, what we like is what it offers. Unlimited voice and data over the Smartphone for a $79.99 per month that gets you unlimited VoIP, sounds a good deal and add to that data and messaging over AT&T networks-there isn’t anything more you can ask for. And more so, add to that the commitment of paying $10 extra, you open up international calls to 40 countries across the globe-this shit could make you go crazy. Apparently, Zer01 is looking for partners to resell the service. To get the service running on your handset (Windows mobile only), Zer01 will install its proprietary software or else you can buy a Zer01 handset directly. You surely need to assess your communication needs before shelling more than $500 annually or else you will find even the ‘Zer01′ dubbing, hounding.

Via: Phonesreview/Ubergizmo

Section: Web, Websites, Google

A while ago, Google introduced a way to search blogs.  The search excludes lots of other sites so you can easily find information published on blogs (whether they are on Google’s Blogger or not).  The Goolge Blog Search just got a couple of new features to make it more useful. 

Now you can have an RSS or Atom feed of any search that you conduct.  Say you always want to know what the blogs are saying about NASA.  Just put “NASA” in the Google Blog Search and you’ll see the option to subscribe to the results in the bottom of the left hand column. 

If you’re an iGoogle fan, you can get an iGoogle gadget of your search.  Why Google didn’t have these features before is kind of a mystery.  This reminds me of when Google Reader didn’t have a search feature.  Added functionality is always good when you can get it. 

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