Facebook comes for Zoom with Messenger Rooms

Facebook is just as sick of hearing about Zoom as you are. 

Continuing its long and storied history of lifting designs and features from competitors, Facebook today announced an upcoming change to Messenger that simultaneously feels both long overdue and rushed in response to the pandemic. Say hello to Messenger Rooms, a tile-view video chat experience that can hold up to 50 participants. 

Importantly, according to an emailed press release, you do not need a Facebook account to join a Messenger Room. Of course, your friends that don't have Facebook accounts likely don't have them for a reason (or many reasons), but we understand what Zuckerberg and Co. are going for here.  Read more...

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