Zoom admits it complied with Chinese government to suspend activist users
Video conferencing software company Zoom has admitted that it suspended accounts of users in the U.S. and Hong Kong at the request of the Chinese government.
Zoom won’t encrypt free calls, so it can help the FBI catch intruders
On an earnings call, Zoom CEO Eric Yaun told investors that the company won't encrypt calls of free users so that law enforcement agencies can catch intruders.
Look at what the coronavirus pandemic did to Zoom’s bottom line
The video chat tool has seen a surge in users after the virus forced many people to work from home. Revenue for its latest quarter has skyrocketed as a result.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Huawei P40 Pro: Which is the king of zoom?
The best phone cameras all have zoom features, and two of the most capable come from Huawei and Samsung. We put the P40 Pro up against the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Teachers take lessons from boring to blockbuster with wild Zoom backgrounds
Online learning has proved challenging for students and schools. So some teachers are using Zoom backgrounds to make their online lessons fun and engaging.
Zoom restores service after experiencing outages
Video conferencing software Zoom experienced outages Sunday. The status page warned that meetings and video webinars were suffering from degraded performance.
Facebook’s Messenger Rooms goes global to take on Zoom
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg describes the new video-chat feature for groups as much more serendipitous and fun than similar services -- like Zoom.
You can now meet and adopt an adorable shelter dog via Zoom
Pedigree's Dogs on Zoom program showcases shelter dogs up for adoption in Zoom meetings, allowing people to meet their new best friend while staying indoors.
The best Zoom party ideas
Setting up a Zoom party means finding the right games, themes, and entertainment for you and your friends to enjoy online. Our tips will help you set it all up!
New York Attorney General and Zoom reach agreement on privacy concerns
Zoom implemented a 90-day plan on April 1 to enhance its platform’s safety and security policies as a response to Attorney General Letitia James' concerns.
How to get Snapchat filters in Zoom
Add a little spice to your next meeting by adding Snapchat filters, backgrounds, and lenses to your Zoom. Change into crazy characters or backgrounds in a snap.
We’re all tired of Zoom calls. Here’s how to get out of them politely
As the coronavirus pushed millions of people inside and onto screens, virtual communication skyrocketed. But as weeks go on, it's become all too tiring.
Zoom with fish: Tokyo aquarium wants people to video chat with its eels
The aquarium is asking folks at home to video chat with its eels to give the fish some company and help them maintain familiarity with humans during lockdown.
To take on Zoom, Google Meet goes free for everyone
Google's video conferencing tool, Meet, is going free to take on Zoom. Anybody with a Gmail account will be able to use it to talk to up to 100 participants.
How to play Jackbox over Zoom
Looking to play a game with family and friends remotely? We’ll show you how to Have fun streaming The Jackbox Party Pack collection from PC or Mac using Zoom.
Facebook is releasing its answer to Zoom with Messenger Rooms
Social media giant Facebook announced Messenger Rooms, a video-calling feature that allows up to 50 users to start a virtual hangout with no time limit.
Zoom’s latest software upgrade aims to defuse ‘zoombombing’
Zoom has released a major update for its video-conferencing software that it says addresses recent criticisms regarding the platform's privacy and security.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom updates, Facebook Messenger Kids, SpaceX, and more
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech news, including Zoom’s new update, Facebook Messenger Kids, SpaceX sets 60 more satellites, and more.
U.K. lawmakers will use Zoom to create a virtual Parliament
Social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic has prompted U.K. lawmakers to start using video-conferencing software Zoom for debates in Parliament.
Digital Trends Live: Secure your Zoom, Minecraft Update, Apple Watch Series 3
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including staying secure on Zoom, a new coronavirus dashboard, Amazon's hiring spree, and more.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom bans, Stadia is free, Disney+ hits 50 mil., and more
On this Digital Trends Live we talk the top tech stories, including more Zoom bans, a chilling cough simulation, Stadia is free, Disney+ hits 50 million, and more.
U.S. Senate reportedly warns members not to use Zoom
The U.S. Senate is reportedly the latest to abandon videoconferencing app Zoom over its privacy issues. The warning stops short of banning the service.
Google bans employees from using Zoom over privacy concerns
Google told employees in an email last week that they could no longer use Zoom, attributing the decision to Zoom's recent increase in security vulnerabilities.
How to add Zoom to your Outlook account
Organizing your video conferences is a great way to stay on top of your meetings when working from home. Here's how to integrate Zoom with Microsoft Outlook.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s woes, 5G conspiracies, Quibi, and Quaid
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech topics, including Zoom’s continuing woes, 5G conspiracy theories, an interview with Dennis Quaid, and more.
Zoom boss admits missteps but insists improvements have been made
Video-conferencing software Zoom has been under fire for poor security and privacy. Its CEO has now admitted missteps but insisted improvements have been made.
Zoom turns on passwords, waiting rooms by default to plug privacy holes
Following a wave of backlash, Zoom will enable its more secure privacy features automatically.
Zoom’s one-click installation on Mac was always too good to be true
One of the benefits of using Zoom is its super-quick one-click installation. On the Mac, it turns out that was achieved with some very suspicious techniques.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s privacy, YouTube Shorts, NBA2K, and more
On this Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories, including Zoom’s privacy struggles, Microsoft cancels for another year, YouTube Shorts, and more.
Zoom freezes development of new features to fix privacy issues
Zoom announced today that it is freezing development on new user-facing features to exclusively focus on privacy improvements over the next 3 months.
SpaceX tells workers to ditch Zoom over ‘significant’ privacy concerns
SpaceX has reportedly told its workers to stop using Zoom for teleconferencing as it has concerns over the collaboration tool's security and privacy policies.
Is Zoom’s new privacy policy worth a damn? Proceed with caution, experts say
The videoconferencing app was caught by a flurry of bad press around its privacy policy, but the recent changes might not amount to much.
Digital Trends Live: Zoom’s privacy, Airbnb’s relief fund, Fitbit Charge 4
On this Digital Trends Live we discuss the top tech stories, including concern over Zoom’s data privacy, AirBnB’s relief fund, the iPhone 9, and more.
New York Attorney General questions if Zoom is doing enough to protect privacy
New York Attorney General Letitia James sent a letter to Zoom asking about the company’s security measures amid increased traffic.