Facebook says its new Portal video-capturing device will have minimal ads, and it has been quick to reassure users it will be safe. The firm delayed Portal ’s launch because of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and has promised that audio and video on the device will not be stored on its own servers. It also said the device had privacy features including ways of disabling the microphone and camera. The 350 device, $ $200 for the more advanced Alexa Plus, incorporates Amazon ’s Amazon . The Portal Plus device can also swivel into vertical orientation, similar to how people are used to viewing and video-calling through their phones. Facebook said there would be no ads, but Spotify and Facebook ads would appear.
Facebook says its new Portal video-capturing device will have minimal ads, and it has been quick to reassure users it will be safe. The firm delayed Portal ’s launch because of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and has promised that audio and video on the device will not be stored on its own servers. It also said the device had privacy features including ways of disabling the microphone and camera. The 350 device, $ $200 for the more advanced Alexa Plus, incorporates Amazon ’s Amazon . Facebook said there would be no ads, but Spotify and Facebook ads would appear.