It’s important to conduct “background checks” on new employees ... which analyzed how Zoom backgrounds can affect first impressions. People who sit in front of houseplants or bookcases ...

The sex toy was affixed to a fire truck, and appeared to be a Zoom background someone created. It was on for about 13 seconds, and a person’s head briefly appears in the bottom of the frame.

That’s according to new research, which looks at how people’s choice of Zoom background could be helping or hindering them. Researchers from the United Kingdom’s Durham University set out to ...

One feature that gives Zoom a competitive edge is the ability to use a custom background instead of whatever room you're in while you chat. And that has been taken to its comedic extremes ...

Here's where Zoom background blur comes in handy as a function to save your onscreen appearance. Here’s a quick rundown for all the homebodies and the virtual employees. And don’t worry ...

This new Zoom feature lets you virtually sit next to your friends, colleagues and family in a way you have to see to appreciate. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a ...

A month after Zoom launched its much-request blurred background feature on Feb. 1, some users are still reporting difficulties with taking their IRL backdrop out of focus. If you've had problems ...

Maybe I should begin this article by arguing that nothing spices up a mundane meeting like a creative, beautiful, or hilarious background for your Zoom calls. But the reality is that most of us ...