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Microsoft Teams: four lesser-known features highlighted for its 320 million users

A report on Microsoft Teams outlines four features within the platform that many of its over 320 million monthly active users may not be aware of, despite having been available for some time. These include tools aimed at keeping meetings on schedule and helping users recover unfinished messages after interruptions. The coverage frames these as practical aids for people working remotely and relying on Teams for daily communication.

Old DSLRs from Canon, Nikon and Sony can be repurposed as webcams

Several older DSLR and mirrorless cameras, including Canon's EOS 6D and Rebel T6, Nikon's D5300 and D750, and Sony's A5100, A7 II and RX100 IV, remain on manufacturer compatibility lists for webcam use. Setup typically involves installing the maker's webcam utility, connecting via USB, switching to video or remote mode, and selecting the camera within apps like Zoom, Teams or Google Meet.

Google Messages beta code shows new RCS video call UI elements

Android Authority found new text strings in a Google Messages beta build (version messages.android_20260924_00_RC00) referencing RCS video calling features, including a confirmation screen with a 'Call' button. The feature builds on the RCS Universal Profile 4.0 standard, which introduced native video calling within chat threads, and follows an earlier single string spotted in May pointing to early development.