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Decorating with Vintage Telephones

We've praised the classic rotary phone as a technology we sort of miss for its charming mechanical qualities and classic design. Some designers share this affinity and reimagine the design for modern ...

The Cup Communicator by Duncan Wilson

There is nothing like the old school, especially when you are talking about the neat telephones that one used to talk to their neighbor using a very long string and two cups. Behold the Cup Communic...

Can You Use the Power Coming Through a Phone Jack?

If you keep a landline around, you know that you don't need to plug a standard, corded phone into an outlet because the phone jack gives up the few volts your phone needs to work, on the telephone com...

The Striking New Bang & Olufsen BeoCom Does VOIP

It's always nice to see that everyone is updating their new products, especially Bang & Olufsen. The Danish company has always been known for their incredible-looking devices. This new one is no excep...

The RotariPhone iPod Dock Concept

We were probably amongst the last generation who grew up with the rotary telephone in our homes. We remember the heft and satisfaction of dialing using the original phone dialing system, alongside t...

Less is More With the Stylish Orefon

It's true that more and more people are using alternatives to land lines. Since internet connections have migrated to DSL and cable, land lines have become less useful. Most cable companies offer VOIP...

What Tech Would You Take Back In Time?

On the hypothetical list of "Tech I Want To See In My Lifetime," a time machine is right up there at number one. Not because I want to go back in time and stop Kennedy's assassination or scare the liv...

Re(al)view: ooma VoIP Phone System
Bye Bye Skype, Hello ooma!

Last Friday we got to sit down with Dennis Peng, Vice President of Product Management at ooma to discuss their current and future line of VOIP technology. After several weeks of using a review unit of...

Siemens Eco Friendly Handsets

The German high-technology giant has decided to try something green for its next series of telephone handsets. On top of that, Siemens is trying to make a bold and beautiful green statement with these...