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The problem with the Poly Studio E70 and X70
The Poly Studio E70 and X70 are perfectly fine as conference room video setups, but a lack of interoperability limits their appeal. It’s a major issue for the industry.
The rise of tablets: Why we don't need laptops or phones anymore
We may want them, but we don’t actually need them. Here’s why tablets can replace everything now.
Zoom talks up a video-centric workplace
At this week's Zoomtopia event, the company rolled out plans for video call centers, better transcription and translation features, integrated whiteboards, and hot-desking options for the hybrid workplace.
As the hybrid workplace emerges, Microsoft and Google beef up video tools
Both companies are catering to growing demand for workforce flexibility as businesses look to roll out hybrid remote work strategies and keep employees connected — wherever they’re located.
8 surprising ways remote work helps business
The sudden pandemic-driven rush to remote work in 2020 was an unprecedented experiment. Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Rethinking the smartphone for collaboration — or the PC for voice
How Qualcomm could create this decade’s BlackBerry.
3 smart video collaboration features we still need
Sometimes, the loudest voice in the room (or on a video chat) dominates decision making in ways that aren't good. Technology could help stop that from happening.
Cisco takes aim at meeting fatigue with Vidcast
The company is looking to boost productivity and provide greater workday flexibility with the use of asynchronous video.
Zoom eyes new video needs in a hybrid workplace world
Although videoconferencing remains a fixture in the business world, how is Zoom looking to move beyond the pandemic and support a changing workplace?
Zoom buys cloud contact center Five9 for $14.7B
The popular videoconferencing firm may be looking to move beyond video with the purchase, which gives it a new way to expand services.
What to do if you receive a FaceTime link
If you use Windows, Android, or Linux, you may in the future receive a FaceTime invite from an Apple-wielding colleague.
Dell’s UltraSharp Webcam vs. the Poly Studio P15 — choosing the right webcam
With so much videoconferencing going on now because of the pandemic, it's important to look (and sound) your best. Herewith, some thoughts on a couple of options.
Review: 6 top videoconferencing services put to the test
We compared Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Google Meet, BlueJeans, and GoToMeeting in real-world tests to see which videoconferencing platforms perform best for business users. Here’s how they stack up.
Does Webex Legislate point to video-based collaboration's future?
It's been a banner year for videoconferencing, as vendors scrambled to keep up with the needs of locked-down users. Cisco's Webex may have a bead on what comes next.
The needed evolution of videoconferencing
Videoconferencing, which became a critical lifeline for many companies during the COVID-19 pandemic, only really works when everyone plays well together.
Asana adds features to reduce distractions, improve video chats
The work management platform focuses on fighting video fatigue with an asynchronous video tool that an analyst said could eventually see widespread adoption.
The collective problems with videoconferencing
Though videoconferencing platforms have grown and improved a lot over the last year, the devil is in the details when it comes to getting the most from them.
