The company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.
The company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.
by Terrence O’BrienMay 17, 2026, 9:15 PM UTC
Terrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Microsoft launched Teams’ Together Mode during the pandemic to give the illusion of a bunch of people sitting in a conference room together, even if they were really sitting at home without pants on. But times have changed,
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