Brave is taking the video conferencing fight to Zoom

After releasing its personal search engine earlier this yr, Brave Software has introduced the launch of a brand new privacy-focused video conferencing characteristic constructed instantly into its browser.

With Brave Talk, customers of the firm's browser can now provoke a name instantly by Brave on desktop. All they've to do is click on on the Brave Talk digicam icon although they'll additionally go to discuss.courageous.com to launch a video name from the Brave browser on both desktop or cell.

While video calls want to be initiated from Brave, customers can invite others to be a part of a video convention from any fashionable browser.

Brave Talk is powered by the open supply Jitsi as a Service video assembly platform from 8x8 and options lots of the similar privateness options included in Jitsi Meet.

Keeping video calls personal

Zoom and plenty of different video conferencing suppliers monitor calls, metadata and pictures however with Brave Talk, customers can allow a number of layers of encryption on calls to stop eavesdropping. Brave Software's servers additionally do not save metadata so calls, pictures and actions are by no means recorded or shared with out person consent. At the similar time, since Brave Talk is out there inside Brave browser, customers do not want to download any further apps or extensions.

CEO and co-founder of Brave, Brendan Eich defined in a press launch why the firm determined to add video conferencing to its browser, saying:

“Connecting with colleagues and friends through video conferencing channels is now the norm, and as users become increasingly aware of online privacy concerns, there is a growing need for a privacy-first option. Big tech has a firm grip on the market as it exists today, and Brave is determined to offer users an alternative that challenges the giants and puts the power back in the hands of the user. With over 36 million monthly active users on our browser, we are reshaping the industry with our privacy-by-default ecosystem.”

Alongside its privateness options, Brave Talk additionally options video group watch, YouTube dwell streaming and limitless name occasions at no cost customers. However, these eager about internet hosting calls for 3 or extra folks, can improve to the premium model of Brave Talk for $7 per thirty days which gives name recordings and internet hosting instruments comparable to participant muting and entry passcodes.