Skype video-calling software is availlable on some Internet ready TVs.

Made popular by Skype, video-calling service has gone from being the thing of early adopters, to becoming more widely used by the general public. But until now, it was confined to computers or smartphones, leaving out one ovious device, the TV set. That is about to change with the introduction of a Skype software designed for TV sets.
It comes preloaded on some TVs models which when hooked to a TV webcam, will anyone to make high-definition video calls on the big screen.
The only limitation is that the software is available only on some models of Internet ready TVs like the Panasonic with Viera Cast and the Samsung 7000 and 8000 series with Samsung Apps.
LG 's Netcast models are said to be next in line to get the Skype software, according to the New York Times.
With either brand of TV, users will have to spend about $150 on a new webcam to be hooked to the TV. Skype is not planning to stop with the TVset with the announcement of a a software development kit or SDK that will allow third parties to embed Skype video software in all kind of devices like navigation unit, automobiles dash boards, PBX telephone etc, the Times said.

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