Facebook's Portal is $100 off at Amazon &8212; great for long distance video calls

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are on our radar, and you still have plenty of time to get your parents great gifts. If you don’t live in the same city as your folks, Facebook’s Portal makes for an awesome present. And right now it’s $100 off at Amazon, bringing the price down to just $99.

Video chat with your parents on the reg with Portal, even if you don’t have the device yourself — it works through Messenger. But, you’re probably going to want to snag one for yourself at this low price.

Unlike other modes of video calling, Portal features a smart camera that follows your movements to keep you in frame at all times. This means you can go about your life without worrying that the person on the other end of your call can’t see you. Portal also locks into voices to amplify you while cutting out background noise. (Read our full review of Facebook Portal here.) Read more...