Fring Debuts iPhone Video Calls

Voice calls are so 2009. Yesterday, Fring gave us a little taste of the future of mobile calls with the introduction of video calls on the iPhone for Skype users.

Bitesize Monday: 8 Israeli Internet startup headlines for the week of 02.11.08 | VC Cafe

Last week’s top story was with no doubt Microsoft’s bid to acquire Yahoo. The plot was full of twists and drama, saved only to”Jurassic Park” style M&A deals like this one. Israel didn’t stand still last week, so I’ve gathered the most interesting startup and venture capital headlines of the week in my bitesize format. …

Free international calls from your cell phone, no PC required

Jajah, an Israeli VOIP provider, is taking VOIP to the next level with a new product called Jajah Direct. As its official blog explains, the service offers international calls for the price of a local call with no need for internet connection. Unlike Gizmo, Skype, Vonage and other VOIP providers, JaJah Direct removes the need …

Call my Email – Yeah, that’s right

Israeli based Yoomba has developed what could be the next level of VOIP communication. Yoomba says it has made calling a friend as simple as sending an email, with no special registration or phone numbers to recall. One click on a hyperlink invitation from a friend and you can start talking for free. “It won’t …

ConteXtream Raises $9.6M in First Round

Israel based ConteXtream, developer of grid technologies for media server networks, has raised $9.6M from Gemini, Norwest Venture Partners, Sofinnova Ventures and Benhamou Global Ventures. The proceeds will be allocated to strengthen the company’s development team in Israel and finance further R&D activity. ConteXtream is working on a new type of communication server, aimed to …

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