Tag Archives: zoom

Galaxy S20 Ultra vs. S10 Plus: I used both Samsung phones for a week

There’s no question that the Galaxy S20 Ultra is a great phone. But starting at around $1,200, it comes with a steep price (at least when it’s not on sale — check out our roundup of the best Black Friday phone deals for the most up-to-date-prices on Samsung’s Galaxy line). That being said, it’s not …

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Zoom drops 40

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Zoom has been a major social outlet for much of the planet as we physically distance during the coronavirus pandemic, but the video chat app cuts off meetings after 40 minutes. The company is lifting the limit for Thanksgiving, it said earlier this …

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Samsung Galaxy flagship showdown: Note 20 vs. Note 20 Ultra vs. S20 vs. S20 Ultra

The Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra were unveiled by Samsung this summer alongside three other devices in a glitzy Unpacked launch that was moved online — like the iPhone 12 event — due to the coronavirus pandemic. Both Note 20 phones are packed with top-notch tech that, on paper at least, puts them among the elite ranks of the iPhone …

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Amid COVID, Zoom is helping build communities for those displaced from shelters

This story is part of Tech for a Better World, stories about the diverse teams creating products, apps and services to improve our lives and society. Like most of us, Elizabeth Softky needs her phone and computer. They are her lifeline to stay connected to friends, family and health care providers during the coronavirus pandemic. But for Softky, connection is …

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iPad Air 2020 review: The budget iPad Pro

It’s hard to keep track of iPads. Apple’s tablets are pretty fantastic and versatile, but also blend together across a wide spectrum of sizes and prices. Knowing which one to get is usually a matter of weighing what you’re willing to spend and how much you’re planning to do. All iPads, right now, can do similar things. They all support …

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Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review: Amazing features, but is anyone a ‘power user’ anymore?

8.4 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G $605 at eBay Get Price Alerts You’re receiving price alerts for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Like Sleek lines, matte bronze finish Exceptional screen quality and 120Hz refresh rate 5x optical zoom captures sharp photos in ample light S Pen creates standout opportunities for using the phone Don’t Like $1,300 is too …

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Microsoft Teams free all

Zoom already revealed it’ll drop its 40-minute meeting time limit for Thanksgiving, but Microsoft Teams is going a step further by offering free all-day video calling, as previously reported by The Verge. You can share meeting invites with people who don’t have Teams installed, the company noted Thursday.  “To help you stay connected in the coming months, you will be …

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Zoom adds tools to let you block, report people disrupting your meetings

Zoom on Monday released new features designed to remove and report “Zoombombers,” or uninvited attendees who break into and disrupt meetings. The features are available on the Zoom desktop clients for Mac, PC, Linux and mobile apps. You’ll need to download the latest version of Zoom to access them. The first feature, Suspend Participant Activities, lets hosts and co-hosts pause …

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Huawei Mate 40 Pro is a beautiful phone, but we can’t ignore one glaring problem

The Mate 40 Pro is Huawei’s latest superphone, which the company hopes will go up against the iPhone 12 Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy S20 and Note series. Wrapped up in an attractive body, it’s packed with the latest top tech and 5G. But while it’s got solid specs on paper, it suffers from one major problem. Due to the ongoing …

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Why does the Galaxy Note 20 have 3 camera lenses? Here’s what they can do

Samsung’s Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are stuffed with awesome tech that puts these phones squarely in the elite category alongside the Galaxy S20 Plus and iPhone 12 Pro. With 5G connectivity, huge screens and the S-Pen stylus, both phones are well-equipped for office life. But how useful are they for photographers?  We took the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra …

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