TeamSpeak - News

Video Tutorials Now Available!

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:41:35 +0100

Greetings TeamSpeak communities!

We are pleased to announce that we have just published an all new Video Tutorials section to our website. With the incredible range of new features TeamSpeak 3 has to offer, we thought it would be best to visually demonstrate how to take advantage of it all.

Videos published as of today include:

TS3 Client - Windows Installation and Setup Wizard
TS3 Server - Windows Installation and Config Basics
How to Rent a TeamSpeak 3 Server

Additional tutorials are already in the works so please check back often for updates. Also note that we have made significant improvements to our YouTube channel and we have re-located to http://www.YouTube.com/TeamSpeak. We hope you enjoy these tutorials and find them useful.

Thank you.

- TeamSpeak Team

Progress, Tips, and Other News

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:59:22 +0100

Greetings all TeamSpeak communities.

We are very hard at work with new builds and bug fixes, largely based on your testing and feedback. We appreciate more than ever your participation in continuing to make TeamSpeak 3 a solid product. Many of you have asked "when will the TS3 beta be over?" The short answer is, "when we feel TeamSpeak 3 is ready and no major bug fixes nor milestones remain." That said, however, we can assure you we will not be in beta forever...and probably no later than sometime Q2 of 2010, open beta will come to a close and TeamSpeak 3.0 Final will be released. Of course ongoing development, improvements, etc. will still continue well after Final.

In particular, we greatly appreciate the participation and feedback from hosters (ATHP and non-profits alike) who have helped us debug and further test the TeamSpeak 3 server. We know how challenging it can be at times to be on the support and technical side of things, as opposed to just the end user or client side. That being said, we also know many of you still have questions particularly with regard to server setup, tokens, permissions, and how to use the query port.

Server Setup, Tokens, Permissions, and Query Guides
Some of you may have overlooked the fact that documentation exists in the /doc folder of any server installation specifically with regard to each of these areas. So, we have decided to also publish the same information on our Literature page where you will find:

TeamSpeak 3 Server Quick Start.txt
TeamSpeak 3 Token Guide.txt
TeamSpeak 3 Permissions Guide.txt
TeamSpeak 3 Server Query Manual.pdf

Twitter/Facebook, and TS3 Customization
We also re-invite you to participate on either or both our Twitter and Facebook presence. Brief news spurts, tips, or general information is often more frequently updated there than in our global news area here. Also, let us remind you that our TeamSpeak 3 Customization forums are rapidly growing and we are very excited about the ongoing community participation. Want to change your icon set, sounds, or make the Client look like one of your favorite online games? Try visiting these forums and see for yourself what all the excitement is about.

Dev Blogs
For our technical communities, we also know that you are wondering what happened to publishing new Dev Blog updates lately. In short, the dev team is *very busy* and it is difficult to find time to post quality, new dev blog information. So we're proposing something new going forward. Florence, our Director of Sales, will be extracting information based on his direct communication with the dev team and at a minimum, we will be publishing new dev blog information at least once per month. You can expect the first new dev blog to arrive this month.

New Client and Server Releases
Last but not least, we have new releases as follows:

Client beta13 - Release Notes
Server beta17 - Release Notes

Please continue to upgrade your software as frequently as possible...and as a reminder, if you are still using a Client OLDER THAN beta9, you will need to manually upgrade. Beginning with beta9 and going forward, auto-updates for the Client are available by simply launching the Client application which automatically checks for updates.

Once again we thank you for your continued feedback and support. We are very excited about what we have in store for TeamSpeak 3 this year. Thank you all.

- TeamSpeak Team

Best Wishes for 2010 New Year!

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:18:36 +0100

Greetings fellow TeamSpeak communities and Happy New Year! We want to wish you the best in 2010 and once again thank you for your continued support. We are particularly grateful for your ongoing patience, interest, and contributions to TeamSpeak 3. It has been a long awaited journey for everyone involved and we are thrilled to see the immediate interest and growth in our user base and especially community-driven skins, addons, language packs, and plugins submitted in our forums.

We would like to remind you:

As of this moment the latest TeamSpeak 3 Client is BETA9 and Server is BETA12.
Beginning with Beta9, the auto-update feature is now enabled. You can launch an auto-update of your TeamSpeak 3 Client by choosing Help > Check for Update but again, you must first already be running at least Beta9.
We have noticed that many of you are still using Beta1 and thus will not be able to take advantage of bug fixes and new features such as auto-update. Please visit our Downloads page as often as possible and be sure to update your TeamSpeak 3 client and server software.
Don't forget to visit our TeamSpeak 3 Customization forums to download the latest and hottest skins, addons, language packs, and plugins. Among other things, numerous users have already created language packs and great looking skins for many popular gaming titles.

Once again...

Not sure which version of the TeamSpeak 3 Client you're running?
Launch TeamSpeak and choose Help > About.

Can't use auto-update because you're not on TeamSpeak 3 Client Beta9 yet?
You will have to download and install the client manually one last time from our Downloads page and then you can use the auto-update feature thereafter.
We are excited for what's in store for TeamSpeak 3 in the coming new year and hope that you will continue to be a part of our community's growth in 2010 and beyond.

Thank you and best wishes.

TeamSpeak 3 Open Beta Has Begun!

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:35:53 +0100

Season's Greetings to all our fellow TeamSpeak communities! The wait is finally over as we are pleased to announce that TeamSpeak 3 open beta has begun. All platform releases (Windows/Mac/Linux) for the TeamSpeak 3 Client and Server can now be found on our updated Downloads page.

A free evaluation of the TeamSpeak 3 SDK is also now available for download. This means you no longer have to apply to request an eval. The TeamSpeak 3 SDK server eval is limited to 1 virtual server and 32 slots and requires Internet access. If your integration project contains special needs (eg - private military or private LAN enviornment) please contact for assistance.

Please also keep in mind that the TeamSpeak 3 SDK is designed for integrating TeamSpeak voice comms technology into an existing product or service. Developers who are interested in scripting, automation, writing plugins which pertain to the TeamSpeak 3 Client and Server, etc. should NOT need to download the TeamSpeak 3 SDK. Instead, these developers should focus their attention toward TeamSpeak 3 Server query documentation as well as our new TeamSpeak 3 Plugin SDK which is also located on our Downloads page.

Last but certainly not least, a special thank you goes out to everyone involved in the closed alpha and beta testing phases, as well as all pre-release ATHPs and hosters, and anyone else that has assisted us in making TeamSpeak 3 a reality. A sincere and humble THANK YOU to all of you.

We look forward to your feedback and we wish you the best for the 2010 New Year.

Thank you.

New TS3 Forums Now Available

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:42:57 +0100

** Attention fellow TeamSpeak communities! **

In preparation for the upcoming release of TeamSpeak 3 we have prepared several new forums:

TeamSpeak 3

General Questions
Client Support
Server Support
Permissions System

TeamSpeak 3 Customization

Addons & Scripts
Skins
Plugins

TeamSpeak 3 Software Development Kit (SDK)

General Questions

...in the meantime, we're on the home stretch of making final preparations for TeamSpeak 3's release as the clock continues to tick toward Saturday, December 19th 13:37 CET (7:37 AM EST). Please continue to stay tuned to our site... and prepare to evolve!

ATHP Pre-Release Prog & Podcast

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:27:23 +0100

We are thrilled to see the growing interest in hosting companies planning on supporting TeamSpeak 3 and are therefore pleased to announce the commencement of our application process for the TeamSpeak 3 pre-release program. This program is designed to provide existing ATHPs (Authorized TeamSpeak Host Providers) in good standing and other selected hosting companies which do not currently offer TeamSpeak hosting the opportunity to obtain a pre-release version of the TeamSpeak 3 server on or around December 1st 2009 for testing and preparation purposes.

These companies should receive an email TODAY with detailed instructions on applying for the pre-release program. If you are an existing ATHP in good standing and did not receive the email, or if you are a hosting company not currently offering TeamSpeak, please contact us at athps@tritoncia.com for assistance.

In addition, we are also pleased to announce that we have just published a new podcast specifically for TeamSpeak 3 ATHPs. The podcast includes details on new ATHP-specific features, how to participate in our pre-release program, and new website features and licensing information.

Best wishes and thank you.

TeamSpeak 3 Open Beta Announced!

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:29:15 +0100

We are pleased to announce OPEN BETA TESTING of the TeamSpeak 3 client and server will commence:

SATURDAY DEC 19th, 2009
13:37 CET (Central European Time)
07:37 EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Both the TeamSpeak 3 Client and Server will be available for download and testing on the following platforms:

Windows (32bit and 64bit)
Mac OS X (Intel and PPC)
Linux (32bit and 64bit)

We have received numerous queries regarding whether TeamSpeak 3 will be compatible with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 and in short, both client and server WILL be compatible with these operating systems.

On this date, we expect to approve at least several large Authorized TeamSpeak Host Providers (ATHPs) so users will also have the ability to rent a professionally hosted TeamSpeak 3 server. In addition, we will be offering a limited number of slots/connections available on our TeamSpeak 3 public test servers. However, if you are technically savvy enough to host your own server you will of course also have the opportunity to do so.

Existing TeamSpeak 2 ATHPs will be contacted in the coming weeks with further details on how to become a TeamSpeak 3 ATHP. Established hosting companies who are not currently offering TeamSpeak hosting will also have the opportunity to apply to become a TeamSpeak 3 ATHP ahead of time as well. We will also be coordinating from among our top, established TeamSpeak 2 ATHPs in good standing, the release of the TeamSpeak 3 server PRIOR to the open beta date above to allow time for testing, writing provisioning scripts, planning migrations, etc.

As usual, stay tuned to our site for updates and details!

Twitter/Facebook/Podcasts Arrive!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:18:27 +0100

We are proud to introduce TeamSpeak coverage on the following popular social networks:

Twitter
Facebook
YouTube (podcasts)

Our first podcast titled "What and When is TeamSpeak 3?" has also just been published. We look forward to your feedback and to expanding our communication mediums with our fellow TeamSpeak users and communities. So please join us on Twitter/Facebook/YouTube and subscribe to our channels for ongoing updates and discussions on TeamSpeak!

UPDATE: We have also just added..

Digg

TS Contest: Win a Razer Moray+!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:17:55 +0100

That's right! For a limited time you can enter to win a Razer Moray+ mobile gaming communicator via a TeamSpeak/Razer sponsored online contest giveaway. Simply answer 3 questions correctly for your chance to win. The Moray+ is an ultra-portable headset featuring lightweight in-ear design and an omnidirectional microphone for superior sensitivity to voice communication...perfect for chatting via TeamSpeak, participating in LAN parties, or simply hearing your favorite music on the go. For more information visit the official Moray+ page. When you're ready to put your TeamSpeak and Moray+ knowledge to the test, visit Razer's Moray+ contest page for your chance to win!

Best of luck!

UPDATE:
This contest ended Oct 9th 2009. Winners were directly contacted by Razer. Many thanks to everyone who participated! Thank you...

New PDF Docs in Literature Section

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:20:37 +0100

We have updated our website with a new Literature section. Using the top menu simply mouse over Solutions then choose Literature. Here you will find new content including: What is TeamSpeak (for new users), What's New in TeamSpeak 3 (highlighting new features), additional TeamSpeak 3 SDK documentation, as well as a Customer Spotlight section on Guild Software which includes a Case Study on Vendetta Online as well as an Interview with John Bergman, CEO of Guild Software.

Thank you.

TeamSpeak to Participate at GDC

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:09:53 +0100

We are pleased to announce that we will be participating at the Game Developer's Conference next week on all 3 exhibition days, Wednesday through Friday, March 25th through 27th 2009. We will be located in the North Hall, booth #6406. If you are a game developer or are seeking a cross-platform, integrated voice communication solution for an existing or future product or service, please drop by and visit with us. We look forward to seeing you there.

Thank you.

America's Army 3 Chooses TeamSpeak

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:15:38 +0100

We are pleased to announce that TeamSpeak 3 will be featured as the integrated voice communication solution for America's Army 3 (AA3). The game is scheduled for release later this year and is the only free action game that delivers an authentic and entertaining Army experience by reflecting the training, technology, actions and career advancement of a Soldier within a unique exciting game experience. We are thrilled at the opportunity to be a part of this project, and look forward to AA3's official release. For additional information, please visit our official press release.

Happy Holidays!

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:51:24 +0100

We want to wish everyone Happy Holidays, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. May 2009 be a year of peace, joy, and prosperity for all. Remember... '09 is the year for TeamSpeak 3 so stay tuned to our website for ongoing news and updates!

Best Wishes,
- The TeamSpeak Team

First Public Release of TS3 SDK Integrated Solution Now Available with Vendetta Online

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:55:23 +0100

That's right! You can now get a "taste" of TeamSpeak 3 technology in action via Guild Software's Vendetta Online, a 3D space combat MMORPG available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms.

Vendetta Online permits thousands of players to interact, and now communicate, in real-time as pilots of spaceships in a vast universe. Our joint effort with Guild Software marks the first publicly released version of TeamSpeak 3 voice communication technology. Newcomers are welcome to visit www.vendetta-online.com and sign up for a free trial account. For more information please visit our Press Releases. Stay tuned to our website for additional updates on the upcoming, new TeamSpeak 3 client as we get closer and closer to open BETA!

Happy Holidays

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:47:01 +0100

We would like to extend our warmest wishes and good tidings to all our friends and family, and the entire TeamSpeak community for the 2008 new year. We are incredibly excited about what we have in store for next year and we want to thank everyone once again for choosing TeamSpeak. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and of course Happy New Year to all!

Thank you.