Fortunately, I only spend about five hours a week on video conference calls, which is a blessing compared to some who spend that much time every day in front of the camera!
I’ve been using video conferencing since the 1990s, back when it required expensive equipment and a dedicated ISDN line. Nowadays, all you need is a laptop and an internet connection, making it accessible from virtually anywhere. While it used to be thrilling back then, now it’s become a mundane part of daily life.
Although commonly referred to as Zoom fatigue, this feeling can be experienced on any video conferencing platform. It’s also known as MEGO, or “My Eyes Glaze Over,” a result of boredom, drifting conversations, and unfocused meetings that can make you as drowsy as a full grandpa after a meal.
Recognizing this issue, platforms like Zoom are incorporating visual enhancements and AI to make meetings more engaging and efficient.
Visual effects have been around for a while, with memorable incidents like the “I’m Not a Cat!” meme from a lawyer’s Zoom mishap. Now, technology has advanced to the point where Apple Vision Pro users can utilize CGI avatars (Personas) in meetings. These avatars can remove backgrounds and be pinned in real-time in your physical space, with the potential to soon move around in augmented reality.
2024-05-09 13:00:04
Article from www.computerworld.com