Tech Xplore - video calls

A flying Ring camera, a new Echo and more devices announced by Amazon

Ready for a security camera that flies around your house?

Sep 29, 2021

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Facebook encrypts Messenger calls in privacy move

Facebook on Friday began rolling out encryption for voice or video calls made through its Messenger texting app, ratcheting up privacy for users.

Aug 14, 2021

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Workers walk out over treatment of women at game giant Activision

Workers at video games giant Activision Blizzard walked out to protest sexism and harassment on Wednesday as a call went out online to boycott hit titles such as "Call of Duty" and "Candy Crush."

Jul 28, 2021

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Two-thirds of Americans, 227 million, play video games. For many games were an escape, stress relief in pandemic

Yes, we did play more video games during the coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 13, 2021

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Robot enables communication between people in quarantine and their relatives

Researchers of the Integrated Systems Engineering Group of the University of Malaga (UMA) have designed a telepresence robot that enables people suffering from COVID-19 to talk to their loved ones.

May 21, 2021

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Amazon rolls out new Echo Show smart video displays, including version for kids

Amazon is rolling out new versions of its Echo devices with screens, including its first model for kids.

May 12, 2021

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China state TV raps Kohler, BMW for using facial recognition

Chinese state TV has criticized bathroom fixtures brand Kohler and automaker BMW for the use of facial recognition technology on visitors to their outlets in possible violation of privacy rules that took effect this year.

Mar 16, 2021

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Tougher EU privacy rules loom for Messenger, Zoom

Messaging apps such as Messenger or WhatsApp and video calls on Zoom face stricter privacy rules in Europe, after a draft law passed a key EU hurdle on Wednesday.

Feb 10, 2021

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LG just upped its dual-screen smartphone offering with swiveling LG Wing

We've seen more than a few dual-screen smartphones that fold and flip to expand. Now, there's one that swivels.

Sep 15, 2020

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Facebook lets friends watch shows together while apart

Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a sharp increase in virtual watch parties as a way to get together with friends, and Facebook is getting in on the action.