video conferencing
Zoom launches new video SDK capabilities for developers
Zoom launches new video SDK capabilities for developers
A new developer subscription service could lead to new apps and games on the video conferencing platform
22 Mar 2021
Google Threadit is a TikTok-like short video platform for professionals
Google Threadit is a TikTok-like short video platform for professionals
The company hopes the tool will put an end to back-to-back meetings and lengthy chat discussions
19 Mar 2021
WhatsApp adds voice and video calling to desktop app
WhatsApp adds voice and video calling to desktop app
Users will be able to answer or make calls directly from their computers, without having to reach for their phones
4 Mar 2021
Microsoft takes on Slack with new Teams Connect feature
Microsoft takes on Slack with new Teams Connect feature
The firm has unveiled a slew of collaboration-focused Teams updates and hardware for the hybrid workforce
2 Mar 2021
Zoom hails 2020 a “pivotal year” as Q4 revenues surge
Zoom hails 2020 a “pivotal year” as Q4 revenues surge
The fourth quarter of 2020 was the third quarter in a row that the video conferencing platform recorded quadruple growth
2 Mar 2021
Google Workspace updates take aim at hybrid working
Google Workspace updates take aim at hybrid working
The overhaul prepares workers for the 'new normal' with a focus on managing workflows for a distributed workforce
2 Mar 2021
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions
Buyer's guide to video conference room solutions
A great video conferencing setup can make a genuine difference to how teams communicate. This is what to look for
26 Feb 2021
Google introduces new video tools for Meet, Chrome OS
Google introduces new video tools for Meet, Chrome OS
The company also announced that it will be launching over 40 new Chromebooks
18 Feb 2021
Microsoft is building a Teams tool that can tell if you're bored during a video call
Microsoft is building a Teams tool that can tell if you're bored during a video call
The 'AffectiveSpotflight' is a form of facial recognition that aims to reduce anxiety for video conferencing hosts
12 Feb 2021
Microsoft Viva is an employee platform designed for the new normal
Microsoft Viva is an employee platform designed for the new normal
The tech giant wants to improve collaboration, wellbeing and learning while working remotely
4 Feb 2021
Zoom Rooms updates aim to facilitate hybrid working
Zoom Rooms updates aim to facilitate hybrid working
Remote receptionists, virtual whiteboards and Alexa are set to keep us safe when we return to the office
4 Feb 2021
Why video conferencing is so tiring and what you can do about it
Why video conferencing is so tiring and what you can do about it
You’re not alone if you find video meetings far more tiring than the real thing
3 Feb 2021
Google Meet will help troubleshoot a low-quality video conference
Google Meet will help troubleshoot a low-quality video conference
New update makes it easier for end-users to resolve network and performance issues
13 Jan 2021
Zoom plans to raise $1.75 billion in new stock offering
Zoom plans to raise $1.75 billion in new stock offering
The secondary sale could give the video conferencing firm the capital for major acquisitions
13 Jan 2021
Dell's new monitors feature a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
Dell's new monitors feature a dedicated Microsoft Teams button
The PC giant is looking to facilitate businesses' continued reliance on video conferencing software
6 Jan 2021
Former Cisco engineer gets 2-year prison sentence for Webex hack
Former Cisco engineer gets 2-year prison sentence for Webex hack
Cisco didn't seek restitution for $2.4M in restoration and customer service costs
14 Dec 2020
Microsoft Teams will soon make it easier to switch calls between devices
Microsoft Teams will soon make it easier to switch calls between devices
Mid-call device swapping will join a host of other Microsoft Teams updates in 2021
14 Dec 2020
Cisco seeks Webex enhancements with Slido acquisition
Cisco seeks Webex enhancements with Slido acquisition
Webex users will soon be able to use polls, Q&As and access engagement metrics to gain insights
14 Dec 2020
Zoom selects AWS as preferred cloud provider over Oracle
Zoom selects AWS as preferred cloud provider over Oracle
The announcement comes just months after the company shifted a portion of its infrastructure to Oracle Cloud
1 Dec 2020
Zoom caps breakthrough year with a 367% surge in revenue
Zoom caps breakthrough year with a 367% surge in revenue
The video conferencing service reports quadruple revenue growth for Q3 but it still needs to monetise free users
1 Dec 2020
Google Meet attendance reports are now available to more Workspace customers
Google Meet attendance reports are now available to more Workspace customers
Workspace Enterprise customers to get additional insights into people attending meetings
25 Nov 2020
Zoom tackles 'Zoom-bombing' with new security features
Zoom tackles 'Zoom-bombing' with new security features
Users can pause all features of a meeting to report and remove unwanted guests
17 Nov 2020
Zoom settles with the FTC over 'deceptive' encryption claims
Zoom settles with the FTC over 'deceptive' encryption claims
Video conferencing firm's security practices "didn't line up with its promises", regulators say
10 Nov 2020