Google decided having two apps called Meet was a good idea
Duo's name change will make things awkward for a while.
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Microsoft Teams is using AI to prevent awkward interruptions in video calls
The technology can also minimize echoes and other voice chat hassles.
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education tools
Students will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Zoom's desktop apps now respond to raised hands and thumbs-up gestures
You can send a reaction without clicking anything.
Zoom's new animal avatars are like Animoji for meetings
For those moments you'd rather not show your real face.
Google Meet’s second-screen Companion Mode is coming to the Nest Hub Max
The goal is for more workers to be able to contribute to meetings, even during big conference calls.
Portal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video calls
You can use sign language regardless of who you're talking to.
Facebook Messenger adds group AR effects and games to video calls
They're coming to Instagram, too.
FaceTime calls finally seem to be working in the UAE
Whether this is a permanent change or a brief reprieve isn't clear.
Epic will shut down its Houseparty video chat app in October
Epic is shifting its attention to socializing in the metaverse.
The Gmail app will soon make voice and video calls
Gmail is quickly becoming Google's do-it-all app.
Zoom will pay $85 million to settle lawsuit over privacy and 'zoombombing'
You could also receive a payout, but don't expect much.
Zoom adds third-party apps to video calls
Zoom Events are available today as well.
WhatsApp now lets you join in-progress group calls
They're more like drop-in chat rooms than conventional calls.
Google's Workspace suite is now available to anyone
Plus, Google Chat is getting more Slack-like.
Zoom is launching a dedicated Events platform
It wants to be the virtual home for online and physical gatherings.
Zoom has special access to your iPad's camera
It's meant to help with multitasking, but other apps can't use it.
Zoom's Immersive View puts up to 25 people inside one virtual background
It's similar to Microsoft Teams' 'Together Mode.'
Dutch politicians were tricked by a deepfake video chat
The incident highlights the very real dangers of AI-based impostors.
Facebook adds Zoom video calls to Portal for TVs
GoToMeeting is an option now, too.
