Category: video calls
Facebook creates Workplace Rooms for professional video calls
Last week, Facebook launched Messenger Rooms, a video chat service and potential Zoom competitor. Now, Facebook is bringing video chat to Workplace, its Slack alternative. Today, the company introduced Workplace Rooms, a “virtual meeting space,” wher… Source
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Verizon finally allows uploads on its 5G network
A 5G connection is still a bit of a luxury. Only a handful of Android phones support the cellular standard, and Apple still has yet to integrate a 5G modem into an iPhone. Those who do have a capable smartphone, use Verizon and live in one of 34 part… Source
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Messenger Rooms, Facebook’s answer to Zoom, is now available
Messenger Rooms, Facebook’s attempt to take on the likes of Zoom with group video calls, is now live. Anyone can create a room in Messenger, but only folks in North America can start one on Facebook for the time being. You’ll soon be able to create r… Source
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Google Duo adds a ‘family mode’ and web-based group calls
Google isn’t done making Duo video calls more accommodating in the pandemic era. It’s introducing a handful of updates that make chats livelier, including a family mode. Fire it up and you can add cute AR effects or doodle while you keep in touch. Th… Source
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Zoom acquires security startup Keybase to offer end-to-end encryption
In its latest effort to beef up security, Zoom has acquired Keybase, a popular startup that provides encrypted communication services — like secure messaging and file sharing. The deal is part of Zoom’s 90-day plan to address security issues brought… Source
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Zoom’s latest changes to prevent ‘zoombombing’ arrive on May 9th
Zoom is implementing more of its promised measures to bolster security and prevent “zoombombing” by unwanted guests. To start, it recently gave admins the option of disabling personal meeting IDs for scheduling and starting meetings. An intruder who… Source
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