【AI前沿】Microsoft is retiring Teams’ Together Mode

TechNewsMicrosoftMicrosoft is retiring Teams‚Äô Together ModeThe company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.The company wants to focus on improving video quality and performance instead of gimmicks.byTerrence O’BrienMay 17, 2026, 9:15 PM UTCLinkShareGiftGIF: MicrosoftTerrence O’Brienis the Verge‚Äôs weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.Microsoft launched Teams‚ÄôTogether Modeduring the pandemic to give the illusion of a bunch of people sitting in a conference room together, even if they were really sitting at home without pants on. But times have changed, and it‚Äôs nowbeing retiredin favor of a more simplified Teams experience. The feature used AI to cut your head and shoulds out, and place you in a virtual space with others in the meeting. It could definitely feel gimmicky ‚Äî especially when you‚Äôd tap co-workers on the shoulder, or give virtual high fives ‚Äî but it did limit visual distractions.The changes are being rolled out gradually, but as they are, the Together Mode toggle will disappear from the view menu. And Together-specific features, such as scenes and seat assignments, will go along with it. Part of the reasoning, according to Microsoft, is to reduce fragmentation across various platforms. But it also cites a streamlined interface with fewer options, less clicking, and less confusion. It also says this will allow the company to focus on improving video quality, stability, and performance.Follow topics and authorsfrom this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Terrence O’BrienMicrosoftNewsTechMost PopularMost PopularMicrosoft starts canceling Claude Code licensesHere are 40 of our favorite deals from REI‚Äôs massive Anniversary SaleChatbots at the drive-thru are just the beginningDoes Trump Mobile know how many stripes are on the American flag?These are the laptops I recommend for pretty much anyoneThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to ourTermsandPrivacy Notice.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the GooglePrivacy PolicyandTerms of Serviceapply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad