Facebook Portal alternatives you can buy right now
Facebook is jumping into the smart display race with a new video communication device called Facebook Portal. It comes with built-in Alexa, supports voice commands, and is designed to rival similar screen-equipped smart speakers, including ones from Amazon itself. However, Facebook's Portal has AI-infused technology called "Smart Camera and Smart Sound," which uniquely allows it to follow you around the room and auto pan and zoom while also minimizing background noise and enhancing the voice of whoever is calling, so you can go hands-free during a video call. You can read more about how Portal works from here. There are actually two versions -- the $200 Portal (10-inch 1280 x 800 display) and $350 Portal (15.6-inch 1080p display) -- and they're both currently available for preorder.