The Facebook Portal TV Boasts Amazon Alexa and More
Michael Hemsworth — September 21, 2019 — Tech
The Facebook Portal TV is a smart video call device from the social networking brand that will offer consumers a way to keep in touch with friends and family from the comfort of their living room.
The system works by being connected to an existing TV and will instantly provide users with a way to make video calls directly with others on their smartphone, tablet or PC. Story time functionality will enable users to utilize augmented reality (AR) filters and masks to dress up like different characters or add in interactive animations for young users to enjoy.
The Facebook Portal TV also boasts the Amazon Alexa voice assistant built-in to make it a dual-purpose solution that will come in hand at all times during the day.
The system works by being connected to an existing TV and will instantly provide users with a way to make video calls directly with others on their smartphone, tablet or PC. Story time functionality will enable users to utilize augmented reality (AR) filters and masks to dress up like different characters or add in interactive animations for young users to enjoy.
The Facebook Portal TV also boasts the Amazon Alexa voice assistant built-in to make it a dual-purpose solution that will come in hand at all times during the day.
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