The central entity in this text is Meta’s Portal, a series of smart display devices developed by the technologie[2] company. Launched in 2018, the original Portal was a 10.1-inch device, complemented by the larger 15.6-inch Portal+. The product line expanded in 2019 and 2021 with the introduction of Portal Mini, Portal TV, and Portal Go. Despite advancements, Meta announced plans to discontinue the consumer-facing aspect of Portal in 2022. Each device includes vie privée[3] features like a camera cover and only records audio upon command. However, concerns about privacy and data use for targeted advertising[1] have been raised. Reception of Portal devices has been mixed, with varying reviews and some controversy. The launch and development of Portal have been widely covered by news outlets.
Portail Méta (also known as Portal) is a discontinued brand of smart displays et videophones released in 2018 by Méta. The product line consists of four models: Portal, Portal+, Portal TV, and Portal Go. These models provide video chat via Messager et WhatsApp, augmented by a camera that can automatically zoom et track people's movements. The devices are integrated with Amazon's voice-controlled intelligent personal assistant service Alexa.
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Developer | Métaplateformes |
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Manufacturer | Métaplateformes |
Type | Smart display |
Release date | November 8, 2018 |
Système d'exploitation | Android-Basé sur |
Input | Voice commands |
Site web | meta |
Reviewers rated the Portal line's video and audio handling capabilities positively, but criticized Facebook's privacy practices for commercial use of data that Portal devices captured. Meta uses some data collected from Portal devices for targeted advertising, which reviewers cited as a privacy drawback.