Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Skip to Main Content
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing.
Communications: Buying Advice, Tips, and News

Latest Communication Stories

Nothing beats in-person meetings, but video is the next best thing, especially for fully remote companies. We evaluate and rank the best video conferencing software based on its ability to keep meetings engaging and efficient.

By Neil McAllister
Video Conferencing

Russia fines Discord and orders it to delete a range of posts it deems 'illegal.' A Russian news outlet suggests the country may block Discord entirely.

By Kate Irwin
Close-up on Discord app logo on a phone home screen.

While most laptops come with built-in webcams, desktops do not. Here’s how to turn your smartphone into a wireless webcam with some free software.

By Whitson Gordon  & Jason Cohen
woman holding a phone in front of her while on computer

Why settle for an ancient, analog PBX? Our top-tested voice over IP (VoIP) picks deliver enterprise-grade phone system features for a small business-friendly price.

By Neil McAllister
Concept art depicting workers beneath multiple kinds of connections

Hate phone conversations? Learn how to take advantage of ringless voicemail services.

By Stephanie Mlot  & Jason Cohen
voice memo
4.0

Intermedia's AnyMeeting video conferencing service earns high marks thanks to its intuitive interface, AI-based transcriptions, and easy-to-use annotation features that enhance your meetings and presentations.

By Daniel Brame  & Robert Anderson
Intermedia AnyMeeting Logo

In an internal memo shared this week, CFO Hugh Johnston says most Disney teams will move away from Slack by the end of this year.

By Jibin Joseph
A photo of the Slack app logo as seen on a smartphone display.

Frontier's fiber cable network will be added to Verizon's Fios network, increasing Verizon's fiber footprint across the US.

By Kate Irwin
Close-up on Verizon name and checkmark logo outside a store in New York.

The feature uses Gemini to take notes during a meeting and attaches the document to the calendar invite when it's done.

By Joe Hindy
Google Gemini taking notes with AI

Windows and Mac users no longer have to use separate apps for work and play.

By Jibin Joseph
microsoft team multiple accounts

After several 'for Harris' calls crashed Zoom, the video-conferencing service increased its top webinar tier from 100,000 attendees to 1 million. But it'll cost you.

By Jibin Joseph
A graphical illustration of a webinar.

The move is intended to provide a decluttered experience in Skype chats and channels.

By Jibin Joseph
skype logo on a phone
3.5

Briar is ultra-private, making it a good option for anyone who is worried about surveillance, but it's not for those who are seeking a social experience.

By Kim Key
Briar logo on white background
3.5

Session provides anonymity by allowing you to chat without divulging any personal information, making it a worthwhile private messaging app if you're willing to sacrifice some call and text functionality.

By Kim Key
Session logo on white background

Choosing voice over IP (VoIP) for your home phone can boost your call quality and save money. We test and rank independent VoIP services so you can choose one that offers the best calls for your coins.

By Oliver Rist  & Neil McAllister
Best VoIP Services
3.0

Guilded servers provide powerful tools for organizing and communicating with people in your gaming communities, but it now requires a Roblox account.

By Jordan Minor
Guilded logo

The hacker initially wanted $1 million.

By Emily Price
The exterior of an AT&T store
4.0

Lucidspark is a reliable whiteboard app for collaborating in real time or asynchronously.

By Jill Duffy  & Gabriela Vatu
The Lucidspark logo; a multipointed geometric shape in red with the word Lucidspark in black on a white background

In a preliminary finding, the EU says Microsoft has 'breached EU antitrust rules' by tying Teams with Microsoft 365 and Office 365.

By Joe Hindy
A Microsoft Teams logo on a smartphone laying on a notebook

AT&T is designated as a Carrier of Last Resort in the state for at least another year, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) rules.

By Emily Price
AT&T logo on a building