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Google makes Meet video conferencing free to all users, challenging Zoom

By Paresh Dave on Apr 30, 2020 6:28AM
Google makes Meet video conferencing free to all users, challenging Zoom

Turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger rival to Zoom.

Alphabet Inc's Google on Wednesday said any user will soon be able to host free video conferences on Meet, turning its previously business-only tool into a bigger rival to Zoom and others battling for users during the coronavirus outbreak. Zoom Video Communications Inc, Microsoft Corp's Skype ...

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