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Google Meet for Education will auto-block users who don't log in
G Suite for Education will block anonymous users from Google Meet video calls.
Google is finally adding virtual backgrounds to Meet for education
Aside from those moderator features, Google will also roll out a larger tiled view that can display up to 49 participants at once.
Fujifilm's webcam software will work on macOS in July
Fujifilm has released new firmware for its entry-level X-A7 and X-T200 cameras that allows them to double as webcams.
Google is bringing Meet to the Gmail app for iOS and Android
Google is bringing Meet video calling service to the Gmail app on Android and iOS.
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Google Meet will soon be free for anyone with a Gmail account
You’ll soon be able to access Google Meet for free even if you’re not a G Suite customer: Starting in early May, you’ll be able to sign up for Meet as long as you have a Gmail account.
Anchor converts your video calls into podcasts
Spotify's Anchor is adding yet another way for people to more easily produce their own podcasts.
Google Meet video calls are getting a Zoom-like layout
Google Meet will undergo huge changes over the next few weeks as the tech giant rushes to make it a more viable alternative to Zoom, according to Reuters.
Google Meet’s premium features are now free through Sept. 30th
Google Meet's premium features will now be available all summer.
Hangouts Meet has been renamed to Google Meet
Google continues to back away from the Hangouts name by relabeling its videoconferencing service.
Oman lifts restrictions on secure video chats
In an effort to help businesses and schools function remotely, Oman is lifting restrictions on some video calling services. Its Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) tweeted that it will allow Skype for Business, Google Meet and Zoom, so that organizations can better communicate "during this exceptional period."