Tech Xplore - video calls

Facebook revenue slips as usage leaps during pandemic

Facebook on Tuesday said the coronavirus pandemic has users flocking to its services while it undermines ad revenue on which the world's biggest social network depends.

Mar 25, 2020

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Microsoft sees huge boost to Teams with 44 million, with COVID-19 sending workers home

Microsoft Teams has come up with a solution to the problem many of us working at home types are facing. Noise in the background.

Mar 20, 2020

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Facebook scrambles as use soars in time of isolation

Facebook said Wednesday it would place "authoritative" coronavirus content at the top of user feeds as it scrambled to keep up with increased usage and stem the flow of misinformation on its platform and WhatsApp messaging.

Mar 18, 2020

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Working from home because of coronavirus? Be careful what you download to keep cybersafe

So you've been told to work remotely because of the coronavirus. About the worst thing you could do right now is download a bunch of sketchy programs for video conferencing, mobile working and the like that might carry computer ...

Mar 17, 2020

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Review: Facebook's Portal TV is video chat at its best. Too bad it's from Facebook

I don't like the idea of granting my TVs access to Facebook and allowing the social network to install a video camera and microphone in my living room.

Nov 06, 2019

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Facebook's new Portal makes good video calls but still has issues

A year ago, Facebook surprised a lot of people in tech (and elsewhere) by releasing a video chat device for the home.

Oct 15, 2019

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Portal vs. Nest Hub Max and Echo Show 8: The video display competition is set to heat up at the holidays

On Tuesday, Facebook will release its second-generation Portal, one of three new entrants into the "Video Display" wars to compete for your shopping dollar during the holidays.

Oct 15, 2019

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Facebook plays to social ties with Portal smart-screen

Facebook on Wednesday unveiled second-generation Portal smart screens, touting them as a way to stay connected to loved ones at the leading social network.

Sep 18, 2019

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Zoom goes big on fix for conferencing vulnerability

Settle down in a comfortable chair; breaks with cool washcloths are allowed. This is one of those Zero-Day stories with discoveries, responses, still newer discoveries and assorted updates.

Jul 10, 2019 weblog

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Intel researchers develop an eye contact correction system for video chats

When participating in a video call or conference, it is often hard to maintain direct eye contact with other participants, as this requires looking into the camera rather than at the screen. Although most people use video ...

Jun 26, 2019 feature

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