Google has announced an array of changes coming to its videoconferencing tool, including a new design on the web with more customizable elements, a new data saver mode, and other news.
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Google Meet has added live captions on the web for four additional languages other than English. The video calling service relies on Google's AI-powered speech-to-text system for transcriptions.
Zoom video calling is now available as an early preview on Google's Nest Hub Max after its release on Facebook's Portal devices a few months ago. It's live in the U.S., UK, Canada, and Australia.
Google has started rolling out the ability to replace your background with images before or during a Meet video call on desktops. Support for the Meet mobile apps will be released soon.
Google has extended the ability to video-chat with family members or friends via Meet for up to 24 hours until March 31, 2021. The feature is available in the free version of Meet for Gmail accounts.
Google is rolling out a new feature to Meet that blocks anonymous users who are not signed in to a Google account from joining video conferences conducted by educational organizations.
Zoom has introduced a new hardware subscription service meant to make its videoconferencing software more accessible to customers. However, the service is available only in the U.S. for now.
ASUS announced today its new Google Meet hardware kit, complete with accessories for holding video conferences. It's powered by an Intel Core i7 processor and will be available from June.
