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 ...

Zoom Immersive View is a feature on the video platform that many of us have integrated into our lives for work, school, and personal life. Zoom describes Immersive View as "a more engaging and ...

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 ...

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 ...

I've been writing about Android since 2011, with a focus on device reviews, Samsung and Google Pixel hardware, and the latest happenings in the ecosystem. In my entire writing career, I've reviewed ...

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 ...

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, ...

Google is rolling out improved background effects to Meet on the web. You now get a more accurate background blur thanks to improved object separation. The company is also promising more effective and ...