In a move that surely will have some people scratching their heads and asking why, Skype - the free VOIP PC to PC service - will be offering a Lie Dectector as an add- on.
The developer, KishKish, says their software will analyze audio streams over a Skype call in real time and indicate stress levels.
The director of Skype developer program, Paul Amery, said it is a really excellent application and the kind of thing they want to see more of. He continued:"Lie Detector is the latest in a variety of product in our premium add-on programme which greatly enhance the Skype communication experience."
Skype Will Offer Lie Dectector
Skype Will Offer Lie Dectector
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