O Facebook revealed on Wednesday (18) the second generation of its Portal focused on video calling and streaming TV, a way to connect with your loved ones through the social network.
The Facebook Portal is a different device from what is on the market for our homes. The company's bet Mark Zuckerberg It is not just about being an audio-driven personal assistant, but also about having an adjusted visual component.
The launch comes as Facebook tries to move closer to more private forms of communication following slow user growth, data sharing scandals and calls for changes in its approach to content moderation.
The social network now wants to empower users to allow the data it collects on these terminals. The aim is to give consumers more freedom in controlling their privacy.
Facebook expects the social nature of its products to be its selling point, allowing users to watch shows together while interacting with video calling on the same screen.
These new home appliances, developed by Facebook, hit the market in November. At the moment, only in the USA, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Australia and New Zealand can you buy the Portal.
