Anurag's interest in technology was sparked around 15 years ago when he first tried a Nokia smartphone, one of those Windows-powered devices. Having only used feature phones up until then, he was ...

Seeing as pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we're having to get used to socialising with our friends and families in a different way: over video call. And ...

If you want to learn how to change your background in Zoom and Microsoft Teams for that upcoming big meeting, then pay close attention. This guide will tackle almost everything you need to learn, ...

Video chat app Zoom lets you change the background so you can hide stuff behind you. You can select a pre-set version or create your own custom background. Here's how ...

With senior proms on the list of events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, many graduates will turn to a remote party. If you can't be together IRL, you can host a virtual prom with a video ...

From a swanky private office to an urban startup space, these backdrops let you look professional even if you’re dialing in from your laundry room. If it’s true that your life flashes before your eyes ...

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 ...

While the work from home push and a lack of in-person socializing created a culture obsessed with other people’s rooms, 2022 found Zoom users further embracing virtual backgrounds. While Zoom has had ...

When we teach on videoconferencing platforms, the stuff behind us competes with what we say. Why do so many faculty members ignore that obvious truth? Attentive to our students, and whether their home ...

Spooky season is well on — and in the lead-up to Halloween, you might want to add a new Zoom background to spice up any virtual festivities or just make your daily video calls less mundane. Thanks to ...

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, ...

Seeing as pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, we're all socialising with our friends and families in a different way: over video call. And while sometimes ...