Google Meet makes the picture-in-picture experience far more useful
'Raise your hand,' use it with meeting chat and resize it more effectively.
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Dell put a 4K webcam in its new 4K video conferencing monitor
It also has a contrast ratio of 2000:1 thanks to a new IPS technology.
Google Meet moderation gets easier with audio mute locks
The feature prevents call participants turning their mics on.
Otter's transcription tech now supports Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex
It can take and share notes and record meetings for you.
Google makes Meet moderation easier by allowing up to 25 people to co-host
New safety features also limit screen sharing, chat messages and more.
Zoom's new Focus mode hides people who might distract you
Students can see the teacher and the presentation, but not each other.
Zoom is buying a cloud call center company for $14.7 billion
The acquisition of Five9 is Zoom's first major, multi billion-dollar purchase.
WhatsApp set an all-time record for calls on New Year's Eve
The pandemic led many to go with virtual gatherings.
Plastic surgeons suggest business is booming because of Zoom calls
Many people want to make a change after staring at their face all day.
Zoom adds additional security to fend off trolls
Hosts can suspend meetings while they deal with disruptive users.
Zoom will lift its 40-minute limit on free meetings for Thanksgiving
You can chat with the family all you want on November 26th.
Zoom agrees to bolster security following FTC settlement
The company won't have to pay a fine for the time being.
Google Meet starts rolling out custom backgrounds to web users
Support for mobile users is coming soon, according to the company.
Microsoft is putting Skype's seamless 'Meet Now' calls in the taskbar
One click of a notification to set up Skype calls that work without an install or login.
Facebook Portal adds Zoom support and other work-from-home features
It'll support WebEx, BlueJeans and GoToMeeting as well.
The NBA will use Microsoft Teams to virtually seat fans courtside
Large 17-foot displays will also play a role.
Zoom fixed a vanity URL issue that could have led to phishing attacks
It's been beefing up security since a pandemic-driven explosion in popularity.
Panasonic mirrorless cameras now work as webcams
The app is compatible with the GH5 and S1 models, among others.
Verizon finally allows uploads on its 5G network
The company says to expect only a 30 percent increase in upload speed, though.
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