Google Voice Chrome Extension
Google recently release a Voice extension for the Chrome browser. The extension adds an icon to the toolbar giving you easy access to your Google Voice inbox. Also, phone numbers on a website are turned into a clickable link to call instantly using your Google Voice number.
Switching to Google Chrome
Now that Chrome has opened their doors to extensions, I think it is finally ready for prime time. Also the internet is quickly moving to html5, which Firefox does not yet support. The two extensions I have been waiting for are, Xmarks and Roboform. Xmarks syncs all your bookmarks browser to browser and computer to computer and storing a copy on the internet. Roboform is a great password manager.
Seesmic Look Desktop App
“Seesmic Look is a unique way to immerse yourself in the real-time web. Optimized for Windows 7, this innovative interface allows you to feel the pulse of millions of users or be inspired by individuals of your specific interest. Beginners learning to understand real-time can stay engaged and connected without even logging into Twitter, while experienced users can take advantage of Look’s powerful features in creative and imaginative ways.”
Jump to their videos page for more info. Seesmic Demo Videos
Google Dashboard
What does Google know about you? Check out the new Google Dashboard. All your Google products on one page.
Use Fonolo When Calling Customer Service
Before you call customer service or tech support and get caught up in their maze of touch tone menu hell, Go to fonolo.com. Most of us just want to talk to a live person and Fonolo can help you achieve that. When you get to Fonolo.com, type the company you wish to call in the search bar, click on the number or department you want to reach, then enter your phone number. Fonolo will call you when they reach a live person.
Google Voicemail.
So, you’re not quite ready to change you number to Google Voice? You can now use your existing mobile number with Google Voicemail. Check out the video.
Facebook For Blackberry App Update
Blackberry has released an update to the Facebook app. Some new features and better performance. Go to http://blackberry.com/facebook in your blackberry browser to get the update.
Family Online Internet Safety Contract
Children are often more comfortable, knowledgeable and literate than their parents when it comes to computers and the internet. Social networks are quickly becoming a part of their everyday lives. I have posted a link here to The Family Online Internet Safety Contract. This contract has some rules and guidelines for both parents and children and their use of the internet.
ReQall, The Voice Enabled Reminder System
reQall is a voice-enabled memory aid that seamlessly integrates your mobile phone, email, text messaging and IM into a powerful organizer, reminder system and productivity assistant. reQall lets you capture your ideas, tasks and commitments before you forget, and it proactively keeps you well-prepared and memory-strong.
A little confused? Don’t worry, I was too. I even found it difficult to explain the “coolness factor” of this one to my wife. reQall has quickly become one of my favorite and most useful web apps. The easiest way to tell you about reQall, is to give you an example. All you have to do to get started is sign up for an account, provide your cell number (they do not call you) and enter the reQall 800 number in your cell phone. Now, call the number, say “add”, after the beep say,”Dentist appointment Wednesday 4:00 PM”. reQall will now transcribe your message, enter it in your to-do list on the reQall site, send you an email confirmation, enter it in your Google calendar (reQall pro accounts) and send you a reminder the morning of and 1-hour before your appointment. All of these reminders are completely customizable. Also, you can create notes and shopping lists by voice using key words. They have Blackberry and iPhone apps available and Yahoo Messenger, Googletalk and text integration. If you are a Google Calendar user, the $25 annual fee for the pro account is well worth it.
