Facebook unveils new models of its Portal video-chatting devices
The social media giant is pivoting towards TV-streaming hardware but has a tough challenge against content-rich Netflix, Apple TV and Roku
18 September 2019 - 18:53
San Francisco — Facebook unveiled new models of its Portal video-chatting devices on Wednesday, making the company’s first foray into TV-streaming hardware but offering a limited selection of subscription services.
The launch comes as Facebook tries to pivot towards more private forms of communication after years of slowing user growth, data-sharing scandals, and calls for change to its hands-off approach to content moderation...
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