Portal, smart display, Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, California, USA

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Developer - Meta Platforms, Inc. (https://pr.ai/showthread.php?5608)

Home page - meta.com/portal (https://www.meta.com/portal)
portal.facebook.com (https://portal.facebook.com)

facebook.com/MetaPortal (https://www.facebook.com/MetaPortal)

twitter.com/metaportal (https://twitter.com/metaportal)

instagram.com/metaportal (https://www.instagram.com/metaportal)

Meta Portal (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_Portal) on Wikipedia

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https://youtu.be/49saKMgntN8

Portal from Facebook hands-on

Published on Oct 8, 2018

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https://youtu.be/oYaVm-lUkYc

Hands on with Facebook Portal

Published on Oct 8, 2018


Facebook has built its own video chat screen named Facebook Portal

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Article "Facebook's Portal video device launches amid privacy concerns (https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-unveils-new-portal-video-chat-devices-for-the-smart-home)"
Will people trust the social network's new consumer device after all those data security problems?

by Richard Nieva, Queenie Wong
October 8, 2018

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Article "Facebook announces Portal, an Echo Show rival focused on video chat (https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/10/8/17928554/facebook-portal-announced-camera-price-video-chat)"

by Jacob Kastrenakes
October 8, 2018

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https://youtu.be/6Mjb1IFjYLg

Facebook Portal first look: Next level Messenger video chat

Published on Oct 8, 2018


It packs Amazon Alexa and a AI-powered camera that makes chats more cinematic.

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"Introducing Portal From Facebook: New Video Calling Devices to Connect You With Friends and Family (https://newsroom.fb.com/news/2018/10/introducing-portal)"

October 8, 2018

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https://youtu.be/pgZYMpaaWVE

Facebook Portal Plus review: Great video calling at a cost

Published on Nov 8, 2018


Facebook’s Portal Plus and Portal smart displays connect you with friends and family — even when you live far away.

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https://youtu.be/Hgw3PtyOeGc

Facebook Portal+ review

Published on Nov 19, 2018


Facebook has jumped into the smart home with the Portal and Portal+, a video calling device with a built-in Amazon Alexa speaker and a screen. While the Portal+ has lots of cool calling features, we’re still a little weary of the social media giant taking up counter space in our home. Read our review to find out more.

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https://youtu.be/G1CyRtJiFUM

Unboxing & review - Facebook PORTAL & PORTAL+ 2018

Published on Nov 20, 2018


Today we unbox the all new $200 Portal and $350 Portal + from Facebook! These are the very first of its kind by the social media page and together we talk all its features!

For more check out facebook.com

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Move and talk freely with Smart Camera: With Smart Camera, you don’t have to worry about being out of frame. Whether you’re moving around the kitchen, prepping dinner or chasing the kids through the living room, Smart Camera adjusts to follow the action. And as more people enter a room, Smart Camera automatically widens to keep everyone in view, so you don’t miss a moment
Private by design: Facebook doesn't listen to, view or keep the contents of your Portal video calls. Calls on Portal are encrypted, so conversations stay between you and those you're calling. You can also completely disable the camera and microphone with a single tap, or block the camera lens with the camera cover provided.
Connect with friends, even if they don't have Portal: Easily call friends and family on Messenger — calls can be made seamlessly to and from smartphones and tablets. And you can bring up to six other people into a group call.
Alexa built-in: Portal has Alexa built-in, so you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home or more. Just ask.
Experience more together: With Portal, story time will never be the same. With music, animation and augmented reality effects, Portal lets you become some of your children’s favorite characters as you read along to well-loved stories. And if friends or family also have Portal, you can listen to your favorite music together as if you were in the same room, without delays or feedback.
Stay close with Superframe: When you’re not in a call, Portal can display your Facebook photos and videos. You can also see when your closest contacts are available to connect, and get birthday reminders.
Active Facebook account required for product use.

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https://youtu.be/W6bj_9L6WjM

Facebook PORTAL+ or PORTAL? WHICH IS BETTER and WHY?

Published on Nov 26, 2018


Today we will compare the $300 Portal+ with the $150 Portal and see which is the better buy.

For more check out facebook.com

Thanks for watching!

Move and talk freely with Smart Camera: With Smart Camera, you don’t have to worry about being out of frame. Whether you’re moving around the kitchen, prepping dinner or chasing the kids through the living room, Smart Camera adjusts to follow the action. And as more people enter a room, Smart Camera automatically widens to keep everyone in view, so you don’t miss a moment
Private by design: Facebook doesn't listen to, view or keep the contents of your Portal video calls. Calls on Portal are encrypted, so conversations stay between you and those you're calling. You can also completely disable the camera and microphone with a single tap, or block the camera lens with the camera cover provided.
Connect with friends, even if they don't have Portal: Easily call friends and family on Messenger — calls can be made seamlessly to and from smartphones and tablets. And you can bring up to six other people into a group call.
Alexa built-in: Portal has Alexa built-in, so you can ask a question, set a timer, add items to your shopping list, control your smart home or more. Just ask.
Experience more together: With Portal, story time will never be the same. With music, animation and augmented reality effects, Portal lets you become some of your children’s favorite characters as you read along to well-loved stories. And if friends or family also have Portal, you can listen to your favorite music together as if you were in the same room, without delays or feedback.
Stay close with Superframe: When you’re not in a call, Portal can display your Facebook photos and videos. You can also see when your closest contacts are available to connect, and get birthday reminders.
Active Facebook account required for product use.

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Article "Facebook takes its Portal international, adds WhatsApp, Facebook Live support (https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/30/facebook-takes-its-portal-international-adds-whatsapp-support)"

by Frederic Lardinois
April 30, 2019

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Article "Facebook unveils Portal TV and new Portal smart displays amid privacy concerns (https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-unveils-portal-tv-and-new-portal-smart-displays-amid-privacy-concerns)"
The new lineup includes a 10-inch model, a smaller 8-inch version and a device that turns your TV into a smart display.

by Queenie Wong
September 18, 2019

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https://youtu.be/jHUyg8dHZH8

Hands on with Facebook’s Portal TV

Published on Sep 18, 2019


We try out Facebook’s new video chat TV set-top box and smaller smart screens.

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Article "Facebook Portal 2.0 gets features to compete with Hub Max, Echo Show (https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-portal-2-0-gets-features-to-compete-with-hub-max-echo-show)"
Facebook has a new 10-inch Portal display. I tested it, but I borrowed someone else's account to do it.

by Megan Wollerton
October 15, 2019

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Article "No one should buy the Facebook Portal TV (https://www.cnet.com/news/no-one-should-buy-the-facebook-portal-tv)"
In over six years of testing tech, this is a first for me.

by Megan Wollerton
November 5, 2019

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https://youtu.be/Uned-s6Am7c

Facebook Portal+ unboxing | The gadget show

Nov 11, 2019

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Article "Facebook Portal is finally a hit, thanks to a pandemic and your grandparents (https://www.cnet.com/news/facebook-portal-is-a-hit-during-the-coronavirus-lockdown-thanks-to-your-grandparents/)"
Video chatting is all the rage now that people have to stay home.

by Queenie Wong
April 21, 2020

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Article "Facebook’s voice synthesis AI generates speech in 500 milliseconds (https://venturebeat.com/2020/05/15/facebooks-voice-synthesis-ai-generates-speech-in-500-milliseconds)"

by Kyle Wiggers
May 15, 2020

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Article "Facebook put a battery in its new Portal (https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/21/22684447/facebook-releases-portal-go-plus-video-calling-devices)"
The Portal Go and Portal Plus start shipping on October 19th

by Alex Heath (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexeheath)
September 21, 2021

Article "Facebook announces new Portal video-calling devices, Portal for Business service (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/21/facebook-announces-portable-portal-go-portal-for-business.html)"

by Salvador Rodriguez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvadorrodriguez)
September 21, 2021

Article "Facebook introduces portable Portal Go for $199 (https://www.engadget.com/facebook-new-portals-go-170004952.html)"
There's also a next-gen Portal+ for $349.

by Nicole Lee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-lee-843b03)
September 21, 2021

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Article "Facebook Portal Go: A battery-powered smart display that doesn't make sense (https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/facebook-portal-go-a-battery-powered-smart-display-that-doesnt-make-sense)"
Facebook's larger issues aside, this smart display is still miles behind the competition.

by Molly Price (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollymprice)
October 20, 2021

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https://youtu.be/N52Yxk9NtBI

Facebook Portal Go review: Portable, but strictly for Facebook lovers

Oct 28, 2021


Facebook's new smart smart display has one big advantage over competitors, it's battery powered, and can be picked up from it's charger and easily carried around the house. Add in a solid camera and decent audio, and you have a fairly appealing device. The once downside? Well, it's Facebook, and you'll have to decide how much you trust the company with your privacy.

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Article "Meta Is Killing Off Consumer Versions of the Portal Video-Calling and Streaming Device (https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/meta-portal-consumer-video-calling-phased-out-1235289891)"

by Todd Spangler (https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-spangler-a592b9)
June 9, 2022

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"New Meta Portal Productivity Tools: Duet Display and Companion App (https://about.fb.com/news/2022/08/meta-portal-duet-display-and-companion-app)"

August 10, 2022