Zoom alternatives: More suggestions for videoconferencing apps
This was the week when millions of people all screamed in horror: "I can't connect to Zoom."
Aug 30, 2020
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A little-known technology change will make video streaming cheaper and pave the way for higher quality
A new format for compressing video, called Versatile Video Coding (H.266/VVC), at first glance might not seem to be the most exciting or profound change to influence humanity. But in a world where 4.57 billion people identify ...
Aug 19, 2020
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Robotics
Malaysian university moots robot graduation ceremonies to cut virus risk
A Malaysian university is considering using robots dressed in gowns and mortarboards to act as stand-ins at graduation ceremonies to prevent coronavirus infections—but students have blown a fuse at the idea.
Jun 02, 2020
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Zoom security: Here's what you need to know
The video conferencing app Zoom gained about 2 million new users in the first two months of 2020—and that was before the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. With so many people now relying ...
May 04, 2020
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Google makes its video meeting service free to all
Google on Wednesday made its business videoconferencing service free to all users, ramping up competition for Zoom as people flock online to stay connected during the pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
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Hackers' new target during pandemic: video conference calls
Ceri Weber had just begun to defend her dissertation when the chaos began: Echoes and voices interrupted her. Someone parroted her words. Then Britney Spears music came on, and someone told Weber to shut up. Someone threatened ...
Apr 07, 2020
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Internet can cope with US and Europe lockdown surge: Nokia
Fears that internet networks could buckle after millions of people went into coronavirus lockdown have proven unfounded, according to a report released Thursday which details huge surges in streaming and video conferencing ...
Apr 02, 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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In 1968 Engelbart dropped idea bomb of knowledge work via screen and mouse
Nostalgia and reflection rule as emotional tugs and pulls as any year draws to its close and in 2018 there is a lot being said about Doug Engelbart.
Dec 11, 2018 weblog
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