This new Zoom feature lets you virtually sit next to your friends, colleagues and family in a way you have to see to appreciate. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

From a swanky private office to an urban startup space, these backdrops let you look professional even if you’re dialing in from your laundry room. If it’s true that your life flashes before your eyes ...

If you don't know how to change your Zoom background, here's how you do it. As you've probably heard, Zoom is the latest app to go viral as millions of people around the world have recently downloaded ...

When a feature works, chances are others will co-opt it. Last year, Microsoft followed in Zoom's footsteps by adding virtual backgrounds to its Teams app. As a testament to the feature's popularity, ...

Spooky season is well on — and in the lead-up to Halloween, you might want to add a new Zoom background to spice up any virtual festivities or just make your daily video calls less mundane. Thanks to ...

Connecting with friends, classmates, and co-workers using a video conferencing platform like Zoom gives you an opportunity to feel close even when you're not together. Next time you chat, consider ...

Graduation is a major milestone in someone's life, and whether you're the person graduating (way to go!) or a loved one who's there to support, graduation is definitely an event worth making a big ...

While the work from home push and a lack of in-person socializing created a culture obsessed with other people’s rooms, 2022 found Zoom users further embracing virtual backgrounds. While Zoom has had ...

Can I make a confession? For the past weeks of self-isolation, I've created quite a messy little cocoon for myself in my bedroom — my bed and floor are a constant pile of blankets, laundry, phone and ...

With COVID-19 cases on the rise and experts telling us to keep our distance, one of the safest ways to celebrate Thanksgiving this year is online. While a video call won't replace the sweet smell of ...