Unlimited Free Calling to US, UK, Canada, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia with MediaRingTalk.com

MediaRing Talk, one of the first few pioneers to offer free online PC-to-PC VoIP calls and instant messaging service turned VoIP specialist, now offers new users who signed up after December 20, 2006 for the PC-to-Phone service, free local or international call for unlimited duration to 8 countries. The 8 free calling countries are all fixed and mobile phone number of US, Canada, China, Singapore and Hong Kong, while fixed line number only for United Kingdom (UK), Taiwan and Australia. Best of all, no prior purchase required.

The free destination countries have been increased compared with MediaRingTalk.com previous offer, but both also allows users to call for free without restriction to specific countries during promotion period, which was end on March 31, 2008 GMT 23:59.

Another restriction is each call is limited to 10 minutes. However, there are no restrictions on calling the same destination multiple times. If users plan to talk more than 10 minutes without interruption, the extra minutes will be charged via MediaRing Talk Out credit balance according to published rates. There are ongoing promotions too such as calling to India for just 5 cents a minute for both fixed and mobile line.

Sign up as MediaRing Talk member here.

Call for Free to International Destinations (USA, India, China, Australia, UK) with AllFreeCalls.net

Time to kiss goodbye to VoIP Internet phone or have to go online with computer and then logged on to VoIP services such as Skype to make a cheap VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone call to your love one or friends. AllFreeCalls.net now allows you to end the rip-off of telecommunications companies and enables you to make free calls to virtually anywhere in the world from the USA.

To use AllFreeCalls free phone call service, simply dial the access number 712-858-8094. This access number is a gateway number and you will be charged to call this gateway access number, which is an Iowa based number. If you’re in US, your phone plan will determine how much will it cost for you to call Iowa. As most US fixed line or mobile phone plans include free local call and long distance call, so your call to AllFreeCalls.net access number will likely free, and thus your international overseas call too.

Features of AllFreeCalls.net:

• No Sign-ups
• Privacy Guaranteed
• Unlimited Calls
• No Limit On Call Length
• Call from Anywhere, Anytime

Simply said, it’s the best free thing and free phone call you can get.

When you call AllFreeCalls access phone number, once connected, you will hear the instructions in Mandarin, Spanish, English. Wait until the message announcement is over, and when prompted, enter 011, then follow by the country code of the destination you wish to call, follow you the phone number itself.

Currently,All Free Calls allows you to call to the following countries from the US, namely Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil (Rio De Janerio), Canada, China, Christmas & Coco’s Island, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland (Warsaw), Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, UK and USA. They promise to add more countries soon.

Free International Calls from PC to Phone with Google Talk and Talkster (GTalk-to-VoIP)

Free international calling service is hard to come by, after all, commercial telephone companies or phone communication operators need to pay connection fee to receiving called party’s providers no matter the calls are made to land line, cell phone or satellite phone, and regardless of it’s a trunk, toll or VoIP calls. Lots of sites that offer free worldwide phone calls has now defunct, e.g. AllFreeCalls. Most established PC-to-Phone or VoIP operators such as MediaRing gives free calls to limited countries or destinations as promotion to attract users.

There is another opportunity for free international phone calls in from PC to phone style, by using Google Talk, and Talkster integration with GTalk2VoIP. The partnership, using ad-supported business model, allows callers from anywhere worldwide in every countries free international, long distance and group conference calls by leveraging on Google Talk. And callers able to call to more than 30 countries supported by Talkster’s network completely free, or partially free (caller portion) for anywhere else in the world.

The free international calls by dialing from GTalk instant messaging client is especially beneficial to areas with strictly regulated VoIP and telecom practices, such as India, Africa and Middle East countries such as United Arab Emirates, where using Talkster through GTalk2VoIP will let people communicate freely between mobile phones, landlines and PCs, even in countries not currently supported through Talkster’s ad supported free calling service.

To take advantage of free international calling via Google Talk via Talkster, follow these steps:

1. Run Google Talk desktop client. Download and install Google Talk if you haven’t.
2. Click on the Add button on Google Talk to add contacts into Google Talk, as the same usual way.
3. Type in the phone number of the person you want to call in the following format:

   complete-full-phone-number@talkster.gtalk2voip.com

   The complete full phone number must include country code and area code. For example, a telephone number in UK will have the following phone number assigned in GTalk: 442071234567@talkster.gtalk2voip.com, or for USA, 12125551212@talkster.gtalk2voip.com.

   
   

   
   
4. A confirmation instant message will be sent by Talkster for instructions together with a local Talkster call-in number on how to place the free international calls for both calling party and called party. Typically, Talkster assigns a local Talkster number for calling party (the person you want to call) in their country, which allows he or she to incur only cheap local call charge (which may be free in some countries).
   
   
   

5. To place the free international call to your friend, click on friend’s number in the Google Talk Contact List.

6. Click on the Call button to start the call.
7. Talkster will dial out to the calling phone number from Google Talk.
8. When the calling party answers, there is 10 seconds for caller to check to see if he’s available to talk, and to instruct the answering party to hang up and callback using the caller’s local Taskster phone number in that country.
9. Wait while the calling party hangs up and calls back using the Talkster local number for the caller. Ensure that the calling party knows this number, else send the phone number to him or by email or IM. If the phone number is a mobile phone number, an SMS with Talkster call-in number will be sent to the cellphone too. The call recipient or the calling party must calls back in for the international call to be connected.

   Note that Talkster uses Caller ID to recognize who to connect the call to, so Caller ID must not be disabled or suppressed.

10. As soon as the ‘original calling party’ calls in, Talkster and GTalk2VoIP connect both caller and called party into an international call where talkers can talk as long as you want for free.
11. When finished talking, just end the call. Users are welcome to call as often as possible.

Currently, Talkster has local numbers in more than 30 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States.

Calling fixed line, landline, mobile, cell or any phone number of supported international destinations or countries from Google Talk via Talkster and GTalk2VoIP integration is always free, and no credit card, no sign-up and no registration required, no catches, no limites, and no conditions attached, and free usage is unlimited. Users can can call as often as you like and talk as long as you like. More information at gtalk2voip.com.

Toyota Announces Comprehensive Plan to Fix Accelerator Pedals on Recalled Vehicles and Ensure Customer Safety

TORRANCE, Calif., February 1, 2010 – Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will begin fixing accelerator pedals in recalled Toyota Division vehicles this week. Toyota’s engineers have developed and rigorously tested a solution that involves reinforcing the pedal assembly in a manner that eliminates the excess friction that has caused the pedals to stick in rare instances. In addition, Toyota has developed an effective solution for vehicles in production.

Parts to reinforce the pedals are already being shipped for use by dealers, and dealer training is under way. Many Toyota dealers will work extended hours to complete the recall campaign as quickly and conveniently as possible, some even staying open 24 hours a day. The company has also taken the unprecedented action of stopping production of affected vehicles for the week of February 1.

“Nothing is more important to us than the safety and reliability of the vehicles our customers drive,” said Jim Lentz, president and Chief Operating Officer, TMS. “We deeply regret the concern that our recalls have caused for our customers and we are doing everything we can – as fast as we can – to make things right. Stopping production is never an easy decision, but we are 100% confident it was the right decision. We know what’s causing the sticking accelerator pedals, and we know what we have to do to fix it. We also know it is most important to fix this problem in the cars on the road.”

Lentz added: “We are focused on making this recall as simple and trouble-free as possible, and will work day and night with our dealers to fix recalled vehicles quickly. We want to demonstrate that our commitment to safety is as high as ever and that our commitment to our customers is unwavering.”

On January 21, Toyota announced its intention to recall approximately 2.3 million select Toyota Division vehicles equipped with a specific pedal assembly and suspended sales of the eight models involved in the recall on January 26.

Toyota vehicles affected by the recall include:

• Certain 2009-2010 RAV4
• Certain 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• Certain 2007-2010 Camry
• Certain 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia

No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by these actions. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, Highlander hybrids and certain Camry models, including Camry hybrids, all of which remain for sale.

Further, Camry, RAV4, Corolla and Highlander vehicles with Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) that begin with "J" are not affected by the accelerator pedal recall.

In the event that a driver experiences an accelerator pedal that sticks in a partial open throttle position or returns slowly to idle position, the vehicle can be controlled with firm and steady application of the brakes. The brakes should not be pumped repeatedly because it could deplete vacuum assist, requiring stronger brake pedal pressure. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance.

Detailed information and answers to questions about issues related to this recall are available to customers at www.toyota.com/recall and at the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.

How Toyota Will Fix Recalled Vehicles

Toyota has pinpointed the issue that could, on rare occasions, cause accelerator pedals in recalled vehicles to stick in a partially open position. The issue involves a friction device in the pedal designed to provide the proper “feel” by adding resistance and making the pedal steady and stable. The device includes a shoe that rubs against an adjoining surface during normal pedal operation. Due to the materials used, wear and environmental conditions, these surfaces may, over time, begin to stick and release instead of operating smoothly. In some cases, friction could increase to a point that the pedal is slow to return to the idle position or, in rare cases, the pedal sticks, leaving the throttle partially open.

Toyota’s solution for current owners is both effective and simple. A precision-cut steel reinforcement bar will be installed into the assembly that will reduce the surface tension between the friction shoe and the adjoining surface. With this reinforcement in place, the excess friction that can cause the pedal to stick is eliminated. The company has confirmed the effectiveness of the newly reinforced pedals through rigorous testing on pedal assemblies that had previously shown a tendency to stick.

Separately from the recall for sticking accelerator pedals, Toyota is in the process of recalling vehicles to address rare instances in which floor mats have trapped the accelerator pedal in certain Toyota and Lexus models (announced November 25, 2009), and is already notifying customers about how it will fix this issue. In the case of vehicles covered by both recalls, it is Toyota’s intention to remedy both at the same time.

DXG creates world’s first 3D camcorder

A 3D camcorder had to arrive some day but no one knew it would come from the pocket camcorder maker DXG. Due to arrive later this year in June, the 3D camcorder won’t be shooting HD but only VGA standard def 3D video, this is reflected by its pricetag.

For $400, you’ll be able to get your hands on this new 3D camcorder in June. While it doesn’t look like the fanciest gadget you’ll ever see, it will do its job!

Spy gadgets: Record what you see in your glasses wirelessly Read more: Spy gadgets: Record what you see in your glasses wirelessly

There are pens, watches, buttons, other mundane objects equipped with a pinhole camera available, but it does take a little practice to make sure you will record your intended target and not the person or things beside or above it! Now with these 2.4GHz Wireless Spy Camera sunglasses it might be a touch easier, since there is a camera on each side of the arm both concealed inside the frame without any protruding wires. Just merely press the switch on the right side and it will begin transmitting high quality colour video with sound to any available 2.4 GHz wireless receiver.

Aerotel GeoSKeeper : Cellphone and GPS wrist watch

Aerotel GeoSKeeper is an innovative gadget which combines a cell phone, GPS with a built in Distress Alarm and can be worn on your wrist, designed by a Finnish firm namely, EcoTec. Although this wrist watch like cell phone cum navigation system sounds very complex, the designers have made sure that the whole system remains portable.

Aerotel GeoSKeeper features an innovative geofencing technology and lets you know the exact location of the place. You can make your grandparents use GeoSKeeper, so that you need not worry about them losing their way as the built in GPS location system will help them out. So, the wearer can inform about their location to the remote monitoring center whenever they want.

GeoSKeeper features a GSM/GPRS module which allows you to use it as a cell phone. You can dial numbers using its speed dial feature and can also receive calls remote monitoring center.

GeoSKeeper is actually the upgrade version of the successful SKeeper. GeoSKeeper features an amazing security system, which sounds better than conventional Personal Emergency Response System. So under emergency situations, you can launch a caution signal which provides you exact location and helps you obtain the immediate help. This security system is outfitted with a distress button.

Aerotel GeoSKeeper can be used by any one in your family because it does not draw any boundaries regarding the age or maturity level of a person. Credit goes to EcoTec, who designed this portable system which lets you sound the alarm, locate and communicate regardless your location and time.

iPhone 4G and iPhone OS 4.0 to be revealed next week? Read more: iPhone 4G and iPhone OS 4.0 to be revealed next week?

As we all gear up to the Apple event next Wednesday (27th Jan), most are already certain that we’ll be seeing Apple launch their first tablet Mac aka iSlate / iTablet. However, some are speculating that this isn’t all that Apple may be hiding. The latest rumor surrounding this suggests a brand new fourth generation iPhone 4G may be unveiled as soon as next week or this coming Summer. Its analysis by various sites differs at the moment but some believe there will be an iPhone 4G on the basis of the latest revealed shots of iPhone firmware OS in version 4.0.

Gizmodo have a nice summary of all the latest rumors about the new iPhone, here are some of the main points:

The fourth generation iPhones will most probably pack an ARM Cortex-A9 processor with a clock around 1GHz (though I wouldn’t be surprised if it uses the same hardware as 3GS).

The storage will probably be doubled again and the fourth gen iPhone will most probably pack 16, 32 and 64 GB storage options.

Camera will go up to 5 megapixel for sure, but the LED flash is not so certain.

There is a high probability we’ll see a brand-new AMOLED capacitive display on the new Apple device, but don’t expect a bump in the resolution, at least not in 2010.

The stuff that is on the user’s wishlist but is quite unlikely to appear is a stylus, a removable battery, a glowing Apple logo, new design, 4G network support, a videocall camera or touch-sensitive casing. A CDMA version is also rumored with chances being about 50/50.

As for the leaked iPhone OS 4.0, possible features we might see include:

There will be multi-touch gestures OS-wide. (Would make sense for that as the rumored OS for the iTablet is close if not the same as the iPhone)

“A few new ways” to run applications in the background—multitasking.

Many graphical and UI changes to make navigating through the OS easier and more efficient. We haven’t had this broken down, but we can only hope for improved notifications, a refreshed homescreen, etc.

The update will supposedly be available for only the iPhone 3G and 3GS, but will “put them ahead in the smartphone market because it will make them more like full-fledged computers” more than any other phone to date. Everyone is “really excited.”

The last piece of information is the most vague, but apparently there will be some brand new syncing ability for the contacts and calendar applications.

We’ll be bringing you more info on what will be launched next week – 27th January.

Adobe protests against Apple for not using flash on the iPad with porn

Since the iPad launched last week, we’ve all come to realise that Apple has yet again decided not to provide its latest device with flash. It seems the one who is most bothered by this isn’t the users, Adobe has been so bothered by Apple for excluding Flash from the new iPad that it put porn up on its blog to prove the point.

Adobe’s official Flash Blog has a post entitled “The iPad provides the ultimate browsing experience?” which shows how several popular websites would look without Flash content. Right at the bottom is a screenshot of Bang Bros HD, a hardcore porn site! Ok, you’ve proven your point!

How to turn your iPhone or iPod Touch into an iPad

While there is still some time to go before anyone will be able to get their hands on an iPad. Those of you who are already dreaming of having the new Apple device may start “pretending” that you have one. If you have the iPhone or the iPod Touch and have had it jailbroken, you can now change the theme / UI on your device so that it looks literally the same as that of the iPad which runs the iPhone OS version 3.2. In fact, if you go through the entire list we have provided below, your iPhone or iPod Touch will more or less function similar to an iPad as well!

The video below will take you through the process and what it will look like afterwards. Most of the apps you will need are available via Cydia which will be accessible once you’ve jailbroken your iPhone / iPod Touch.

Here’s a nice list for you to go through to give your iPhone / iPod Touch the complete iPad package. It may take sometime but one by one, you should download these in order:

• Winterboard app via Cydia
• “Simple iPad Theme” via Cydia
• MakeItMine app via Cydia to Change the Carrier logo to iPad. More details.
• Shrink app via Cydia to reduce the size of all the on the springboard.
• ProSwitcher via Cydia for Multitasking.
• NYTimes – The New York Times app for iPhone via App Store
• Classics – The iBooks lookalike app for iPhone via App Store
• Kindle for iPhone via App Store

ExoPC Slate iPad like Windows 7 tablet PC

This New Year seems to be getting flooded by tablet computers. Leading its way, Apple recently announced its latest upcoming tablet PC namely iPad. Now, here is the new Windows 7 tablet PC – ExoPC which looks much like the Apple iPad.

Although it is a tablet PC, the developers have provided it with netbook like specifications, which surely make it a powerful one. Apple iPad like looks adds to the overall killer X Factors of ExoPC Slate. Unlike most of the tablet PCs, this one is runs on Windows 7.

But one thing is clear that apart from looks, ExoPC has borrowed nothing from Apple iPad. ExoPC Slate is powered by a 1.6GHz Atom N270. And its 2GB DDR2 memory supplies all the required power to offer seamless performance.

With a 8.9 inch touch screen display screen, it displays the sheer multitouch technology. It features 32GB hard disk space for data storage and can be further expandable using micro SD cards. It also offers you with a battery life of 4 complete hours. Unlike Apple iPad, it is not expected to deliver sloppy performance because of its netbook like specifications.

It is expected to hit the markets by coming March with a price tag of $599 which is very much similar to 32GB Apple iPad. But if you cannot wait to lay your hands on it, then you can buy its non-multitouch prototype for $780 from its French order page.

Track and navigate with Casio’s latest hybrid GPS camera

Casio has recently revealed its first compact digital camera. You must be thinking what’s so special in it. It’s just another digital camera. Well, the special feature is that it can track the way you are going to. It can guess that the big blue strip at the top is probably the sky. Yes, Casio Exilim EX-H10HG has ‘Hybrid GPS’ built-in support.

Camera has a 32-bit processing unit that uses three-axis accelerometer and axis orientation sensors. Accelerometer is functionality or may be we can call it a gizmo that can tell the camera which way up it was when you took a shot and allow auto-rotation of images.

Integrated Hybrid GPS does the regular geotagging with onboard GPS. However, if it could not receive signals from GPS satellites, the camera uses the accelerometer to track your movement in space & location-stamp the images.This enables it to keep track of the distance it has traveled since it was last able to receive signal from satellites.

Though it’s not quiet sure, you can navigate with the camera as it has built-in maps that can be displayed on the screen. It can show your where abouts and also plot a tag to mark where photos have been taken.

However, this is a prototype model and still isn’t available for customers. Casio is known to bring prototypes in the actual market quickly. So we may expect this cool digital camera to track your way soon.