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ClickMeeting provides a straightforward video conferencing experience and can accommodate large events and webinars with up to 10,000 participants.

By Teresa Bitler
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Starting in 2025, Microsoft 365 subscribers can clone their speech in nine languages.

By Jibin Joseph
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Editors' Choice

In addition to top-notch video chat, Zoom Workplace offers many useful AI-powered communication and productivity tools, making it an excellent business collaboration platform.

By Neil McAllister  & Robert Anderson
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Nothing beats in-person meetings, but video is the next best thing, especially for fully remote companies. We evaluate and rank the best video conferencing services based on their ability to keep meetings engaging and efficient.

By Neil McAllister
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Why settle for an ancient, analog PBX? The best voice over IP (VoIP) services we've tested deliver enterprise-grade phone system features for a small-business-friendly price.

By Neil McAllister
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Previously, Signal users had to create a group chat to start a group call. Now, you only have to create a link and share it with invitees.

By Jibin Joseph
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Streamlined communications among staff. More responsive customer support. Put the power of Intermedia Unite® in your holiday stocking this year.

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Zoho Voice is an easy-to-use business telephony and call center solution, but alternatives offer more advanced features and a wider range of add-ons.

By John Brandon
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Nexon subpoenas Discord, demanding user data. But Discord says unmasking users would violate their privacy and First Amendment rights.

By Kate Irwin
Discord logo on a phone screen. The phone sits on a laptop keyboard which has Discord login screen open with text: "Your place to talk."

Russia fines Discord and orders it to delete a range of posts it deems 'illegal.' A Russian news outlet suggests the country may block Discord entirely.

By Kate Irwin
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While most laptops come with built-in webcams, desktops do not. Here’s how to turn your smartphone into a wireless webcam with some free software.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen
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Hate phone conversations? Learn how to take advantage of ringless voicemail services.

By Stephanie Mlot  & Jason Cohen
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Intermedia's AnyMeeting video conferencing service earns high marks thanks to its intuitive interface, AI-based transcriptions, and easy-to-use annotation features that enhance your meetings and presentations.

By Daniel Brame  & Robert Anderson
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In an internal memo shared this week, CFO Hugh Johnston says most Disney teams will move away from Slack by the end of this year.

By Jibin Joseph
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Frontier's fiber cable network will be added to Verizon's Fios network, increasing Verizon's fiber footprint across the US.

By Kate Irwin
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The feature uses Gemini to take notes during a meeting and attaches the document to the calendar invite when it's done.

By Joe Hindy
Google Gemini taking notes with AI

Windows and Mac users no longer have to use separate apps for work and play.

By Jibin Joseph
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After several 'for Harris' calls crashed Zoom, the video-conferencing service increased its top webinar tier from 100,000 attendees to 1 million. But it'll cost you.

By Jibin Joseph
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The move is intended to provide a decluttered experience in Skype chats and channels.

By Jibin Joseph
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Briar is ultra-private, making it a good option for anyone who is worried about surveillance, but it's not for those who are seeking a social experience.

By Kim Key
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