Messenger Rooms, Facebook's answer to Zoom, is now availableYou can host up to 50 people on a group video call.By K. Holt, 05.14.2020
Facebook might bring major streaming services to its Portal for TVsIt reportedly held talks with Netfix, Disney and more for the video chat system.By K. Holt, 07.31.2019
Updated Mormon rules let missionaries call or text their families weeklyTech was previously an option just two days each year.By J. Fingas, 02.15.2019
FaceTime bug lets you listen in before a call startsIt's not necessarily eavesdropping, but it's still a major privacy issue.By J. Fingas, 01.28.2019
Alexa can now make Skype callsLinking Skype to Alexa will get you 100 minutes of free calls per month for two months.By A. Dellinger, 11.19.2018
Bunch lets you video chat while playing mobile gamesA new take on old-school LAN parties.By R. England, 11.15.2018
Facebook's Portal video chat displays go on sale in the USPortal will set you back $199, while Portal+ will cost you $349.By M. Moon, 11.08.2018
Facebook’s confusion about its Portal camera is concerningIf execs aren't sure about how the company could use data from the device, why should we trust it?By E. Alvarez, 10.18.2018
Facebook is reportedly making a video chat camera for your TVIt would be Portal for the biggest screen in your home.By J. Fingas, 10.16.2018
WhatsApp fixes video call exploit that allowed account hijacksIf you answered a call, you were open to attack.By J. Fingas, 10.10.2018
Skype chats are coming to Alexa devicesVoice controlled internet calls to or from any device with Amazon's system in it.By R. Lawler, 09.21.2018
Facebook could launch its video chat devices this monthThe social network is apparently releasing two versions.By M. Moon, 09.21.2018
Skype's podcast-friendly call recording is now availableYou'll have to wait a while if you're on Windows 10.By J. Fingas, 09.04.2018
iOS 12 won't launch with FaceTime group chatsMac users will have to wait as well.By J. Fingas, 08.13.2018
WhatsApp launches four-person group video callingUp to four people can hold face-to-face chats.By J. Fingas, 07.30.2018
Instagram's group video chat hits your phone today (updated)Plus new filters designed by Ariana Grande, Liza Koshy, Buzzfeed and the NBA.By D. Lumb, 06.26.2018
CNBC: Facebook's smart speaker could debut outside the USWe didn't hear about it at F8, but that doesn't mean it's canceled.By R. Lawler, 05.01.2018
WhatsApp will finally offer group video callsIt's an important addition to one of the world's largest messaging apps.By J. Fingas, 05.01.2018
Instagram adds video chat to its stable of social featuresIt's being tested now and will roll out around the world soon.By S. Krishna, 05.01.2018
Samsung could use AR Emoji as stand-ins during video chatsThe concept could save data without losing that personal touch.By J. Fingas, 04.23.2018