brought the first webcams and desktop software like CU-SeeMe . Suddenly, a grainy, grayscale image on a computer screen was possible for tech-savvy individuals, moving the technology out of high-end boardrooms and into academic labs. The Mass Adoption (2000s – 2019)
The COVID-19 pandemic turned video conferencing from a "perk" into a lifeline. Practically overnight, it became the primary way the world attended school, saw doctors, and went to work. This era also introduced "Zoom fatigue," as we learned that constant virtual interaction, while efficient, has its own unique mental toll. Video conference History - VAVS - JCU Australia VIDEO CONFERENCING
: Steve Jobs introduced FaceTime on the iPhone 4, fulfilling his childhood dream of the futuristic calls seen on The Jetsons . brought the first webcams and desktop software like CU-SeeMe
In the 1980s, video conferencing became a "big business" tool. Systems from companies like cost $250,000 upfront and another $1,000 per hour to run. Practically overnight, it became the primary way the