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Best virtual event platform of 2024
By Kieron Allen last updated
Updated We list the best virtual event platforms, to make it simple and easy to join online events such as conferences and webinars.
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Best Zoom alternative of 2024
By Anna Sevilla last updated
Updated We list the best Zoom alternatives, to make it simple and easy to make video calls with friends, family, and/or work colleagues, without having to use Zoom.
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Google Meet has a new "Companion Mode" to bring you closer to your teammates — even if you're dialling in by phone
By Mike Moore published
Your Google Meet calls and meetings are about to get even more interactive on Android and iOS.
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Google really wants you to embrace AI at work - Duet AI rebranded as Gemini for Workspace
By Mike Moore published
Gemini for Workspace offers several new and additional AI tools to help you be more productive and efficient at work.
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Your large Google Meet calls are finally going to get some much-needed order
By Mike Moore published
Get control of your Google Meet calls by pinning multiple participants at once.
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This new Google Meet filter will finally let you live out your dream of wearing a hat on a call - and that's not all
By Mike Moore published
Google Meet users can now combine backgrounds and filters - and even wear a virtual hat.
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Those company-wide Google Meet calls might just get a bit less painful
By Mike Moore published
Stay connected to live streamed company Google Meet calls, even on your ancient work or school laptop.
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Google Meet is taking you back to school, will now spot when you actually raise your hand
By Craig Hale published
Participants can now raise their hand in a Google Meet call to trigger an in-call reaction straight through to the host.
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