Weird webcam mod that enables eye-contact conversation
DIY Perks · 5 HN recommendations
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DIY Perks builds a webcam mod using a two-way mirror in a box so the camera sits behind the screen image. This allows real eye contact on video calls.
Why HN recommends it: Whenever eye contact in video calls comes up, commenters point to this as the cheap homemade teleprompter-style solution.
“it's a really interesting DIY solution to ensuring eye contact when video conferencing.” Read on HN ↗