Mac Video Conferencing Improvements

Apple is using its machine-learning chops to power some cool new effects that should make video conferencing more fun and productive, whether you use FaceTime, Zoom, Teams, or just about anything else.

The Presenter Overlay video effect will leave you visible when sharing your screen, shown as a small overlay where you appear in a bubble over the shared content or in a larger view where the shared screen appears behind you as if you’re giving a presentation on a screen.

There’s also a new reactions video effect that blends features like balloons or confetti into your video with depth, focus, and a cinematic look — and it can even be triggered with gestures.