DoorDash wants to help consumers feel like they are eating in a restaurant despite them not being able to go out during the coronavirus outbreak. The company is offering virtual backgrounds from ...

When we teach on videoconferencing platforms, the stuff behind us competes with what we say. Why do so many faculty members ignore that obvious truth? Attentive to our students, and whether their home ...

As companies across the U.S. adapt to social distancing measures, many of us are also adjusting to a new workday routine. Pets and kids are now our co-workers, the couch has replaced our cubicles, and ...

There’s no need to tidy up your living room before dialing into that morning meeting! As more and more people around the globe are staying home in an effort to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus ...

The holidays are here, and for many, Zoom is still this year's go-to platform for Christmas parties, Hanukkah gatherings, and festive family functions. Video calls are making it possible for people to ...

Virtual backgrounds are the new wallpaper. “That’s right, it’s a virtual background!” writes West Elm in a blog post announcing the free, downloadable backdrops. “No offense to Zoom’s pre-set options, ...

Whether it's a chat with colleagues, or a live on Instagram, virtual gatherings have become the new normal – and with them comes the challenge of getting a perfect backdrop. "I'd suggest a neat, ...

Interviews for campus-leadership positions have shifted entirely to video, in our Covid-19 era of travel bans and social distancing. Many of the clients I work with as a campus search consultant ...

Prince Edward, 56, provoked the mirth of some social media users after he used virtual backgrounds while taking part in a video call. The Earl appeared before more than one virtual cityscape of ...