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If it’s true that your life flashes before your eyes right before you die, a large chunk of my playback will be dedicated to finding the perfect Zoom backgrounds. In my quest to virtually turn my ...

Because of the Covid-19 lockdowns happening in various countries around the world, some 300 million people are logging into Zoom for video meetings every day. Seldom has a piece of software seen such ...

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 ...

Maybe I should begin this article by arguing that nothing spices up a mundane meeting like a creative, beautiful, or hilarious background for your Zoom calls. But the reality is that most of us just ...

Need to spice up your quarantine routine? If you’re doing Zoom calls, there’s any easy way to implement a change of scenery without leaving your house: add a new background. In Zoom, click the icon in ...

In an age where your virtual background says more about you than actually being in the call, static backgrounds in Zoom are just plain boring. While Zoom supports video virtual backgrounds, finding an ...

With Netflix recently announcing that the latest season of the popular anime franchise would be joining its ever expanding roster of anime series as Pokemon Journeys, there isn’t a better time to ...

As we’ve all grown more used to video calling for everything from school to birthday parties, the importance of the right background has started to become noticeable. Depending on the scenario—and who ...

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and experts telling us to keep our distance, one of the safest ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is online. While a video call won't replace the sweet smell of ...

Video software remains an integral part of many people's lives in 2021 as the COVID pandemic continues to impact jobs and social lives. Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams—three of the most popular ...