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Microsoft Teams News
Mercedes becomes the first to add in-car Microsoft Teams video calls!
The new feature enables drivers to join Teams meetings using the car's built-in camera and microphones, even while the vehicle is in motion. The system automatically turns off the reception of video streams and shared content while driving. Other participants can continue to see the driver, or the driver can switch off their camera.
This feature, called Enhanced Meetings for Teams, is coming starting with the upcoming CLA. More is coming: Mercedes-Benz and Microsoft are developing integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, one of the first implementations of generative AI in cars.
Microsoft Teams is introducing a new meeting join pop-up "banner" this month. The banner pops for meetings you accepted or tentatively RSVP'd, and enables direct joining (listing all your meetings if you are double or triple-booked. Screenshot and details in MC1115979
Intelligent meeting recaps will incorporate content shared on screen into the AI-based summary. An excellent new capability. However, it appears to be available only if you have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license.
Remember, before Copilot, back in 2021, when we were all going to live in the Mesh and the Metaverse? Microsoft is scaling back this vision. Microsoft Mesh will retire on December 1, 2025, and recommends that users who seek a 3D experience schedule Immersive events in Teams. MC1111181