Microsoft Teams will let you transform into a 3D avatar in May
by Tom Warren from The Verge - All Posts on (#69SH4)
Image: Microsoft Microsoft is finally adding its 3D avatars for all Microsoft Teams users starting in May, according to an update to its Microsoft 365 roadmap. Microsoft originally announced the avatars feature in 2021 and has been testing it privately in recent months.
Avatars in Microsoft Teams are designed to let people avoid appearing on camera during meetings. If you don't feel for video or you need a break from constant calls then you can swap in a 3D avatar that will animate based on your vocal cues alone - no camera needed at all.
Image: Microsoft Microsoft Teams is getting 3D avatars in May.It's not binary, so I can choose how I want to show up, whether it's video or an avatar, and there's a variety of customized...