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Video Calling Etiquette

Filed: Product, Webcams + Communications

We’ve all had one (or more) of those moments captured on film that we wish would just go away. If you aren’t careful, video calling has the potential to add to this list of embarrassments, as it introduces a tricky new twist – it can be incredibly easy to forget you’re on video. Here are [...]

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Tips for Using Logitech Vid

Filed: Product, Usability, Webcams + Communications

Now that you’ve had a little time to experience Logitech Vid (our new video-calling software), I’d like to share a few tips that should make Vidding an even better experience.
Can You Hear Me?
Although Vid is designed to set up your video and audio settings automatically, variables such as operating systems or the act of plugging [...]

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Logitech Vid – New Video-Calling Software

Filed: Product, Usability, Webcams + Communications

Logitech Vid is a new, fast and easy way to make video calls. If you have a Logitech webcam, Vid is free for you and anyone you call. I’ve recorded a brief video to share more about Logitech Vid.

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Logitech Vid: sometimes less is more [...]

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Using Video to Preserve Family Recipes

Filed: Home, Webcams + Communications

I’m sure that some of you out there have a favorite family recipe that is a challenge to make. No matter how many times you’ve tried to make it, there’s something missing or different. One of the tragedies in my family is our inability to duplicate my mother’s spaghetti sauce and meatballs. I watched her [...]

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Using Webcams to See

Filed: Webcams + Communications

Once in a while, I’m inspired by someone using our webcams in a surprising way.
Ed Gallagher lost his vision last year after a seven-year battle with a virus that destroyed his retinas. Instead of giving up the activities he loves, he applied his positive outlook and innovative thinking to develop a solution that allows him [...]

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Video Calling Lets Mom Feel Like She’s Home

Filed: Product, Webcams + Communications

Last year, one of my team members went though a challenging time. Stan’s wife, Annie, was having a difficult pregnancy and needed to be hospitalized with complete bed rest. This meant Annie would miss out on seeing her three other children for almost a month, with the exception of short hospital visits. Stan found a [...]

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The Impact of Web 2.0 and Video on Politics

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On January 20, millions of people around the world watched the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama from our laptops while it streamed live over the Internet. In fact, Akamai Technologies noted that a record 7.7 million people worldwide watched the inauguration live. Also according to Akamai, as Obama began his speech, 12 million people [...]

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Talking Face to Face with Gmail Voice and Video Chat

Filed: Webcams + Communications

Logitech has always believed that voice and video communications are a natural extension of e-mail and instant messaging, providing for richer, real-time communication. Today, Google announced the addition of voice and video chat to their popular Gmail service. With Gmail voice and video chat, people can chat in high-quality video for free right from within Gmail. [...]

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Holiday Fun with Logitech Video Effects

Filed: Usability, Webcams + Communications

If you’re like most webcam owners, you use your webcam to keep in touch with a few special people – maybe your children when you’re away from home or grandchilden if you are separated by miles. With the holidays just around the corner, you can use your Logitech webcam to say hello to that special [...]

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Logitech Acquires SightSpeed

Filed: Business, Home, Webcams + Communications

I am very excited about the announcement we made today that Logitech has agreed to acquire SightSpeed of Berkeley, California. The great team at SightSpeed will be joining my business unit to help us drive the next wave of video communications technology.

They bring incredible passion and dedication around video communications and we are happy [...]

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