Meta’s Portal finds new life as a productivity tool
by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy from The Verge - All Posts on (#62CBR)
Meta's smart displays gain support for Duet Display and can now be controlled by a Mac. | Image: Meta As the corporate world embraces its work-from-home future, Meta is doubling down on turning its line of smart displays into ultimate video calling devices. This week, the company announced its $349 Portal Plus (second-gen) and $199 Portal Go can now do extra work as a second display for your Mac or PC thanks to new support for the Duet Display app.
Meta is also launching the Meta Portal Companion app for Mac so you can share your computer screen while on a video call and more easily access controls to raise your hand, mute yourself, and adjust the volume.
The 10-inch Portal Go and the 15-inch Portal Plus are the newest - and likely last - additions to the company's foray into consumer smart displays. Meta has reportedly decided it won't...