Microsoft will reportedly announce a new webcam this spring

Microsoft appears set to show off a new webcam this spring.

The webcam from Microsoft's Surface Hub 2.

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Microsoft will reportedly announce a new webcam this spring.
According to the report, the webcam will support HDR and have a privacy cover but won't support 4K.
Microsoft will also reportedly announce several Surface devices this spring.


Microsoft will announce a new webcam this spring alongside the Surface Laptop 4 and other devices, according to a recent report. Petri's Brad Sams reports that Microsoft will announce a new webcam alongside a new Surface Laptop and other peripherals.

The webcam appears to be aimed at business and everyday use. It reportedly supports HDR video and has a privacy shutter. According to Sams' sources, the new webcam will not support 4K, though he does not specify what resolution it will support.

Webcams don't have to support 4K to deliver good video quality. In fact, many of the best webcams only support up to 1080p.

Even if ...