One way of making the endless torrent of personal and work video calls more palatable is by setting unique backgrounds. Google Meet on the web is introducing new “immersive backgrounds” that attempt ...

This new Zoom feature lets you virtually sit next to your friends, colleagues and family in a way you have to see to appreciate. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

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Zoom has rolled out a new feature to make video calls on the platform appear more normal and akin to real-life. The so-called 'Immersive View' will place participants into realistic settings, such as ...

With the rapid spread of COVID-19, many companies began working on video conference tools. Though Zoom gained the most, other big names such as Facebook, Microsoft, and Google also benefited a lot. At ...

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When a feature works, chances are others will co-opt it. Last year, Microsoft followed in Zoom's footsteps by adding virtual backgrounds to its Teams app. As a testament to the feature's popularity, ...

Productivity-enhancing app Portal has launched a Mac app. The company helps users regain focus and become more productive with immersive backgrounds and natural sounds. The service has been available ...

The online conferencing tool Zoom has a new feature, Immersive View, that allows you to place up to 25 members in a single virtual background. Zoom had a 'gallery view' that lists the members and a ...