What people have been saying about Skype online recently:

On Gear

• Nice write-up on the Ipevo SO-10 Desktop Skype Phone on jkOnTheRun: "a pretty useful phone for the home worker or small office."
• Gizmag likes Skype on the Brando USB VoIP Speakerphone.
• The Telegraph has a look at 3's INQ1 mobile phone: "It means that you can make free calls to other Skype users wherever you are, at a time that's convenient for you, rather than simply when you're in front of your computer. It's a fantastic way of catching up with loved ones, and it won't cost you a bean."

Skype and Family

• A father got to see the birth of his son while away in the military, and a mother and baby saw each other while the mother had to be away.
• One expert suggests Skype to spend quality time with the kids when parents can't be there.
• An author uses Skype to keep in touch with his wife (and parrots) while traveling
• A coach in America's National Football League uses Skype to keep in touch with his family and his players.
• Grandparents are connecting with distant family and reconnecting with old friends through Skype.

Skype at School

• A young student in New York with a heart condition can stay in touch with her class from the hospital
• Students missing school because of swine flu could still prepare for their exams with their teacher over Skype.
• Students in North Carolina compete in a school-district-wide 'Battle of the Books' over Skype.

Miscellanea

• Doctors are offering cosmetic surgery consultations over Skype: "The main reason for using the Skype/iChat platforms for our virtual consultation is that they are user-friendly and hence patient-friendly."
• Speaking of healthy bodies, a personal trainer is offering her training services remotely over Skype.
• A Rotary group in Florida was able to thank soldiers serving in Iraq over Skype.
• When they can't send love letters, Keira Knightly and her boyfriend stay in touch over Skype.
• A girl scout in Ohio helped sick people in hospital connect with loved ones over Skype.
• When a young friend moves away, Skype can help bridge the gap.