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
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
HP buys Poly, the company formerly known as PlantronicsThe purchase isn't for Poly's headphones.By J. Fingas, 03.28.2022
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
Zoom's meeting room features help you safely return to the officeA virtual receptionist is just the start.By J. Fingas, 02.03.2021
Zoom will officially support Apple's M1 Macs on December 21stJust in time for holiday video calls.By J. Fingas, 12.20.2020
Zoom plans to offer stronger encryption to paying customers (updated)Free accounts won't be as secure.By J. Fingas, 05.30.2020
Zoom's latest changes to prevent 'zoombombing' arrive on May 9thYou should see fewer unwanted guests thanks to new default settings.By J. Fingas, 05.05.2020
Google Meet will soon be free for anyone with a Gmail accountThe tech giant is expanding Meet's availability in May.By M. Moon, 04.29.2020
New York allows clerks to perform weddings by video conferenceCOVID-19 is forcing the state to break with tradition.By J. Fingas, 04.18.2020
'Saturday Night Live' returns to TV with a remote episode on April 11thIt's using technology to keep going during the COVID-19 pandemic.By J. Fingas, 04.09.2020
Zoom will remove server behind Mac webcam security holeA patch will address the potential for snooping and flooding attacks.By J. Fingas, 07.09.2019
How AI made Facebook’s Portal your ‘personal cameraman’The video-calling device eschews motorized cameras for AI.By A. Tarantola, 02.15.2019
50 years ago, 'the mother of all demos' foretold our tech futureDoug Engelbart gave the world its first taste of hypertext, a mouse, networking and more.By S. Dent, 12.10.2018
Google's redesigned Voice app is better at juggling your callsIt's on iOS now, but coming to Android soon. By S. Dent, 08.14.2018
GoPro licenses camera tech to other companies amid sales strugglesIt might counter the company's struggling action cam sales.By J. Fingas, 03.22.2018
Google's video conferencing kit gets an AI camera and displayChromebox for meetings now comes packaged with upgraded hardware.By S. Shah, 10.31.2017
Google is ready to take over your office chat with HangoutsSay hello to Meet and Chat. By T. Seppala, 03.09.2017