Sky launches TV webcam for video calling and watch parties
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Sky's Live camera sitting on top of one of its TVs. | Image: Sky Comcast-owned British broadcaster Sky has launched a new camera that's designed to add more social, fitness, and gaming features to its smart TVs. The Sky Live camera attaches magnetically to the top of Sky Glass smart TVs and connects via USB-C and HDMI. It lets you watch TV simultaneously with other households, supports making video calls over Zoom, can track home workouts, and also comes with Kinect-style motion-controlled games.
Sky Live costs 290 (about $370) upfront, but it's also available to buy for 6 per month on a 48-month contract, or 12 per month on a 24-month contract. But The Guardian notes that Sky is also offering introductory deals that bring the cost of the camera down to 3 a month when bought alongside a TV. The...