Facebook just made the best way to video chat – CNBC

Facebook, like Amazon, Google and Apple, is trying to put hardware in your home. But, unlike those other companies, which are focused on smart home security systems and/or smart speakers, Facebook’s strategy is to build hardware products, called Portals, that keep friends and family connected through video chat.

The latest to hit the market is the $149 Portal TV, which has really good cameras and connects to your TV to let you video chat with friends and family through…