Facebook releases two new Portal video calling devices with focus on remote work

Facebook’s Portal Go and Portal Plus | Image: Facebook Facebook on Tuesday announced two new Portal video calling devices, the first major refresh of the hardware lineup since 2019. The new devices, the Portal Go and updated Portal Plus, retail for $199 and $349, respectively. The 10-inch Portal Go is an all-new, portable form factor wrapped in fabric with a standalone battery, while the latest Portal Plus introduces a sleeker design of the most expensive, 14-inch Portal that first debuted three years ago. Both devices are available now for preorder and start shipping on October 19th. Like the rest of the lineup, the Portal Go features a wide-angle camera that automatically follows whoever is in focus, zooming and panning as they move in and out of the center of the frame. It’s the first... Continue reading…