Microsoft releases home-work webcam and surfaces

Stefan Mileschin · 15th April 2021, 10:31

Basic and affordable

Microsoft's long-awaited new webcam is finally here, alongside several accessories designed for the work from home era.

Rumours that Vole was going to release a new webcam have been circulating for years, and the result is what Microsoft calls the Modern Webcam, although it is surprisingly dull.

It's a fairly basic and affordable 1080p webcam that will start shipping for $69.99 in June. The Microsoft Modern Webcam will support up to 1080p HDR output at 30fps and connects via USB-A, not USB-C.

It's not the 4K webcam found on Microsoft's Surface Hub 2, and it doesn't include Windows Hello support.

Vole has included a privacy shutter and LED indicator to let people easily see when the webcam is active. Microsoft is also launching a new USB-C speaker. The Modern USB-C Speaker is designed primarily for Microsoft Teams, and it even includes a button to launch a control panel for Teams with actions for meetings.

https://fudzilla.com/news/pc-hardwar...m-and-surfaces

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Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 153,575	Microsoft releases home-work webcam and surfaces Basic and affordable Microsoft's long-awaited new webcam is finally here, alongside several accessories designed for the work from home era. Rumours that Vole was going to release a new webcam have been circulating for years, and the result is what Microsoft calls the Modern Webcam, although it is surprisingly dull. It's a fairly basic and affordable 1080p webcam that will start shipping for $69.99 in June. The Microsoft Modern Webcam will support up to 1080p HDR output at 30fps and connects via USB-A, not USB-C. It's not the 4K webcam found on Microsoft's Surface Hub 2, and it doesn't include Windows Hello support. Vole has included a privacy shutter and LED indicator to let people easily see when the webcam is active. Microsoft is also launching a new USB-C speaker. The Modern USB-C Speaker is designed primarily for Microsoft Teams, and it even includes a button to launch a control panel for Teams with actions for meetings. https://fudzilla.com/news/pc-hardwar...m-and-surfaces

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