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Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

A new RCS update could connect iPhone and Android video calls, someday

Interoperable video calls between iPhone and Android users may become possible with the RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard.
Miscellaneous
fromHunker
1 month ago

Avoid Painting Your Home Office These Colors At All Costs - Hunker

Choose mid-tone matte warm neutral or muted colors for home offices; avoid vivid, glossy, neon shades that distract, flare under lights, or cause eye fatigue.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My family lives nearly 2,000 miles away from my mom, but my kids are still close to their grandma

Families can bridge long-distance gaps with regular video calls, shared routines, visits, and carrying on traditions to keep grandparents close.
Pets
fromCuteness
3 months ago

The Unexpected Reason Your Cat Keeps Interrupting Your Work Calls - Cuteness

Cats interrupt video calls to seek attention, respond to sounds and onscreen movement, and because learned responses reinforce attention-seeking behaviors.
fromComputerworld
3 months ago

Small disturbances during video calls can have big consequences

A new study from researchers at Cornell University, published in Nature, shows that small technical glitches during a video call can have unexpectedly serious consequences. It was first brought to our attention by Gizmodo. According to the researchers, even minor sound or image glitches can create a sense of discomfort or unnaturalness that negatively affects how people see each other.
Digital life
Gadgets
fromZDNET
4 months ago

This free Windows app turns your laptop screen into a ring light - how to try it

Windows Edge Light creates a controllable virtual ring light around a screen to provide ambient illumination and improve appearance on video calls; runs without installation.
fromEntrepreneur
6 months ago

Zoom CEO: Best Tips for Running a Video Meeting | Entrepreneur

"Number one, you need to prepare: who to invite, who not to invite, and a very clear agenda," Yuan said, per The Times.
Productivity
Gadgets
fromTechRadar
8 months ago

9 features your next webcam should have

Choosing the right webcam is essential for high-quality video calls while working from home.
fromComputerworld
9 months ago

Gazing into the future of eye contact

Humans need eye contact. It can make people feel closer, more honest, and more respected.
Remote teams
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Remote teams
fromComputerworld
10 months ago

Microsoft makes it official, kills Skype

Microsoft has officially discontinued Skype in favor of Microsoft Teams.
Skype lost popularity over the years, leading to its shutdown.
Retirement
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

Long-distance romance and closure from husband's death - your memories of Skype

Skype played a crucial role in maintaining long-distance relationships and connecting families before the rise of competing platforms.
Apple
fromEngadget
11 months ago

How to use your iPhone as a webcam with your Mac

Users can turn their iPhone into a high-quality webcam for their Mac using Apple's Continuity Camera feature.
Web frameworks
fromThe Verge
11 months ago

WhatsApp is working on video and voice calls on the web

WhatsApp's web client may soon enable voice and video calls, enhancing communication versatility across devices.
Digital life
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

Gen Z and boomers are both FaceTiming in public - but for different reasons

Public video calls have become a contentious social issue, raising questions of etiquette and consideration in shared spaces.
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