Microsoft Teams makes it easier to host meetings using sign languageVideo chats are now friendlier to people who are deaf or hard of hearing.By J. Fingas, 11.18.2022
Google will soon test Project Starline video chat booths in the real worldT-Mobile, WeWork and others will try the technology as soon as this year.By J. Fingas, 10.13.2022
Microsoft's Teams Premium service uses AI to recap your meetingsPremium can also translate live captions and help with virtual appointments.By J. Fingas, 10.12.2022
Zoom suffered a major outage that may have cancelled your video meetingsHopefully your coworkers sent email instead.By J. Fingas, 09.15.2022
The merged Google Meet app lets you host group Spotify and YouTube sessionsYou can also play games with the live sharing feature.By J. Fingas, 08.11.2022
Google decided having two apps called Meet was a good ideaDuo's name change will make things awkward for a while.By J. Fingas, 08.03.2022
Microsoft Teams is using AI to prevent awkward interruptions in video callsThe technology can also minimize echoes and other voice chat hassles.By J. Fingas, 06.13.2022
Google adds auto-transcription and simplified grading to its education toolsStudents will have an easier time catching up on virtual classes.By J. Fingas, 06.07.2022
Zoom's desktop apps now respond to raised hands and thumbs-up gesturesYou can send a reaction without clicking anything.By J. Fingas, 04.20.2022
Zoom's new animal avatars are like Animoji for meetingsFor those moments you'd rather not show your real face.By J. Fingas, 03.22.2022
Google Meet’s second-screen Companion Mode is coming to the Nest Hub MaxThe goal is for more workers to be able to contribute to meetings, even during big conference calls.By S. Rutherford, 01.14.2022
Portal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video callsYou can use sign language regardless of who you're talking to.By J. Fingas, 12.16.2021
Facebook Messenger adds group AR effects and games to video callsThey're coming to Instagram, too.By J. Fingas, 10.21.2021
FaceTime calls finally seem to be working in the UAEWhether this is a permanent change or a brief reprieve isn't clear.By J. Fingas, 10.10.2021
Epic will shut down its Houseparty video chat app in OctoberEpic is shifting its attention to socializing in the metaverse.By J. Fingas, 09.09.2021
The Gmail app will soon make voice and video callsGmail is quickly becoming Google's do-it-all app.By J. Fingas, 09.08.2021
Zoom will pay $85 million to settle lawsuit over privacy and 'zoombombing'You could also receive a payout, but don't expect much.By J. Fingas, 08.01.2021
Zoom adds third-party apps to video callsZoom Events are available today as well.By I. Bonifacic, 07.21.2021
WhatsApp now lets you join in-progress group callsThey're more like drop-in chat rooms than conventional calls.By J. Fingas, 07.19.2021
Google's Workspace suite is now available to anyonePlus, Google Chat is getting more Slack-like.By C. Low, 06.14.2021