Zoom, making it more convenient for users during a pandemic, has announced a new touchscreen device designed to help with remote work. The appliance, called Zoom For Home, will cost $599 and will ship in August.
According to reports, Zoom set out to capitalize on its pandemic-powered popularity with a touchscreen display tuned to its video-conferencing platform.
“Zoom for Home” was touted as a combination of hardware and software designed for working remotely.
The 27-inch displays customized for collaborating online are priced at $599 and will take on Portal screens made by Facebook.
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“After experiencing remote work ourselves for the past several months, it was clear that we needed to innovate a new category dedicated to remote workers,” chief executive Eric Yuan said.
Silicon Valley-based company collaborated with videoconferencing firm DTEN on the displays, which are to begin shipping in August.