In addition, video calls on Portal are encrypted, so your calls are always secure." 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 company said in a blog post that the device, which is called PortalCam, would not collect any personal information from users. It also said the device had privacy features including ways of disabling the microphone and camera. The $200 device, $350 for the more advanced Portal Plus, incorporates Amazon’s Alexa. Facebook said there would be no ads, but Spotify and Facebook Watch 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 company said in a blog post that the device, which is called PortalCam, would not collect any personal information from users. It also said the device had privacy features including ways of disabling the microphone and camera. The $200 device, $350 for the more advanced Portal Plus, incorporates Amazon’s Alexa. Facebook said there would be no ads, but Spotify and Facebook Watch ads would appear.