Question: Why not launch video sessions with family, friends or co-workers and leave them running all the time?

Answer: Because if feels weird to be on camera all day.

Now, a new generation of video chat apps offers flexible new ways to maintain always-ready video chat sessions without making people feel like they’re always on display.

The secret is to be “always on” and available, but not “always live.”

Always-on video chat is perfect for digital nomads like me, as well as work-from-home telecommuters. It removes a sense of isolation, creates opportunity for break-room style serendipitous conversation and breaks down the formality of scheduling video chat sessions.

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