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2015. Firefox gets built-in video chat



If you and your co-workers/clients/partners use Firefox, you no longer need Skype, plugins, or even an online video chat service to meet with them. The new version (35) of Firefox has its own built-in video chat Firefox Hello. To use it, go to Settings and drag the chat icon to the top toolbar. Then, to make a video call, simply click this icon and send the link to the recipient. The video chat window pops up in the lower right corner and stays on top of all bookmarks while you work in the browser. It can be expanded to fill the entire screen. Video chat is based on WebRTC technology, which has long been supported in Firefox, so no plugins are required. And Mozilla says that, unlike many web services, their video chat is secure.


2014. Atlassian HipChat gets videochat and screen-sharing



Atlassian develops best applications for IT companies. One of them - is group chat HipChat, that lets you create open or private chat rooms (groups), invite coworkers and collaborate with them in synchronous or asynchronous mode. From now this also allows to start video chat and even screen-sharing sessions with a single click. These new features are available in the desktop HipChat apps for Windows and Mac as well as mobile apps for Android and Mac. The chat is also integrated in other Atlassin products: Jira and Confluence. However, the video chat and screen-sharing are only available in the paid HipChat version, which costs $2/month per user. The free version (without these features) supports small workgroups - up to 5 people.


2007. Skype 3.6 improves video calling capabilities



A new version of the popular online communication program, Skype 3.6, has been released. The key innovation in this release is the ability to make high-quality video calls. With a dual-core processor, an internet connection of at least 384 KB/s, and Logitech QuickCam 11.5, Skype 3.6 supports video chats with a resolution of 640x480 pixels at 30 frames per second. Video calls, like regular calls between Skype users, are free. This quality video is supported by the Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000, QuickCam Pro for Notebooks, and QuickCam Sphere webcams. To enable high-quality video calls, all owners of these webcams must download the new version of the Logitech QuickCam 11.5 driver.


2001. NEC launches online video conferencing service

NEC, a Japanese computer and electronics manufacturer, has launched a new videoconferencing service for Biglobe Internet subscribers accessing the internet via ADSL lines. The new service, called Vchat Personal, is based on software developed by Japan Media System. To use it, you need a headset and a video camera connected to a PC via USB. Vchat users can communicate in real time with up to 10 computers simultaneously connected. The software for this service costs $163. Subscribers will also have to pay approximately $35 per month in addition to the standard subscription fee.