Social media giant Facebook have announced Portal,
a smart, hands-free video calling device with Alexa built-in. The fancy
gadget is designed to make you feel closer to the important people in
your life, it is available in two sizes Portal (has a 10-inch display) and Portal+
(boasts a whopping 15-inch pivoting display, which automatically pans
and zooms on calls), and both hands-free devices have cameras and
microphones for video calls to Facebook friends. The device tracks your
position and the camera can follow you if you move around, also zooming
in or out if another person joins you on the call, meaning everyone will
always be in the frame. When you are not on a call, Portal displays
photos, videos, and important events. With Amazon Alexa built-in, you
can ask a question, check the weather, or set the mood. Beyond chat,
Facebook has built a grip of third-party experiences into Portal,
Spotify, Pandora, or IHeartRadio for music, or The Food Network and
Newsy for food recipes.
