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Glitchy video calls can quietly tank your success, experiments show

By Nell Greenfieldboyce

Published December 4, 2025 at 4:31 AM EST

If your video calls keep flickering and freezing, the stakes might be higher than a few moments of awkwardness. Experiments show glitches during video calls could undermine your chances for success.

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