Phil Libin, the creator of Evernote, is prepared to add some spice to your video conferences. The entrepreneur's video firm, mmhmm, which was founded in 2020 during the pandemic, introduced its newest offering on Thursday: Airtime, a video toolbox for online meetings. A virtual camera that makes you look more professional during video chats and a presentation product that lets you and your coworkers appear on screen while you show your slides are two similar products included in the suite.
Given that people now frequently attend meetings in more informal attire, with unfavourable backgrounds, or with their cameras turned off, the company believes that these solutions will contribute to making online meetings more interesting and professional. The goal of the new technologies is to make conferences more memorable by encouraging people to participate.
The program, dubbed Airtime Creator, allows you to deliver slides to your audience rather than only displaying them. You can also select to have up to ten persons appear on screen simultaneously.
Another new product, Airtime Camera, enables you to design unique looks to make an impression during online meetings using Zoom, Teams, Meet, Webex, and other platforms. You can use the camera to create or tint the backdrop, add a logo, and respond with images or GIFs. When you're at an online conference with a lot of people, the idea is that these kinds of adjustments can help you stand out from the crowd or help you strengthen your brand.
In addition to introducing the tools, mmhmm is officially rebranding as Airtime. With the subsequent launch, current users who currently have the mmhmm app loaded on their computer will notice an alteration in the app's name and icon. The business, which was originally known as mmhmm, has closed on $100 million in outside funding and is supported by Sequoia Capital, SoftBank Vision Fund, and others.
According to the company, users can test the new product by using the Airtime Camera for free until August 1. After that, you can keep using software for a one-time $20 cost. However, the Airtime Builder program offers a free trial but requires a $10 monthly subscription.
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