Jamboard
{{Short description|Digital whiteboard developed by Google}}
{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Jamboard
| logo = Google Jamboard logomark.svg
| logo_size = 70
| logo_alt = Two squares are on top of each other, connected to a circle that gives a crude appearance of a "J".
| alt = The Google Jamboard, which a=is accented red in the back and shelf containing the styluses and eraser, is facing forward at a titled angle on its vertical stand.
| caption = The Jamboard facing forward in its vertical stand setup.
| aka = Google Jamboard
| developer = Google
| manufacturer = Google
| family = Google Workspace
| type = Interactive whiteboard
| release date = {{Start date|2017|5|23}}
| display = 55" 4K {{small|(60 Hz)}}
| input = {{hlist|Stylus|eraser|touch}}
| camera = HD camera
| online service = Google Workspace
| website = *{{URL|https://jamboard.google.com}}
- {{URL|https://workspace.google.com/products/jamboard/}}
| discontinued = {{End date|2025|01|01}}
}}
Jamboard was a digital interactive whiteboard developed by Google to work with Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite. It was officially announced on 25 October 2016. It had a 55" 4K touchscreen physical display and could be used for online collaboration using Google Workspace. The display could also be mounted onto a wall or be configured into a stand. Jamboard was discontinued on January 1, 2025.{{Cite news |last=Li |first=Abner |date=28 September 2023 |title=Google shutting down Jamboard, offering transition to other whiteboard apps |url=https://9to5google.com/2023/09/28/google-jamboard/ |access-date= |website=9to5Google |language=en-US}}
History
After Google Apps for Work was launched in 2006, the subscription-based service was announced to be re-branded as G Suite on 29 September 2016, alongside announcements of machine learning integration into Drive's programs, a redesign of Hangouts and the announcement of Team Drive.{{Cite news|last=Perez|first=Sarah|date=29 September 2016|title=Google rebrands its business apps as G Suite, upgrades apps & announces Team Drive|work=TechCrunch|url=https://techcrunch.com/2016/09/29/google-rebrands-its-business-apps-as-g-suite-launches-team-drive-upgrades-apps/|access-date=28 October 2016|via=Aol}}
On 25 October 2016, Product Manager of G Suite TJ Varghese announced Jamboard on Google's official blog.{{Cite news|last=Varghese|first=TJ|date=25 October 2016|title=Jamboard — the whiteboard, reimagined for collaboration in the cloud|work=Google|url=https://blog.google/products/g-suite/jamboard-whiteboard-reimagined-collaboration-cloud/|access-date=28 October 2016}} The announcement trailer for the product was released the same day onto YouTube.{{Cite web|date=25 October 2016|title=Introducing Jamboard|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXwV5SlKLAE|access-date=28 October 2016|publisher=YouTube}} The website was also launched on the same day simultaneously, as well as a rumored version of an "Early Adopter Program" for the device.{{Cite news |last=Vijayan |first=Jaikumar |date=27 October 2016 |title=Google Intros Jamboard Digital Collaboration Device |url=https://www.eweek.com/pc-hardware/google-unveils-jamboard-digital-collaboration-device/ |access-date=28 October 2016 |work=eweek}} Jamboard was officially released in May 2017.{{Cite news|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=25 October 2015|title=Google's answer to Microsoft's Surface Hub is an equally giant digital whiteboard|work=The Verge|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/25/13405738/google-jamboard-digital-whiteboard-features-pricing|access-date=28 October 2016|via=Vox Media}}{{Cite web |last=Steven |first=Overly |date=12 November 2016 |title=Google releases Jamboard, a high-tech whiteboard for office meetings |url=https://www.thestar.com/business/google-releases-jamboard-a-high-tech-whiteboard-for-office-meetings/article_54a9e3a5-823e-534a-b895-4e30e7ab62e6.html |access-date= |website=Toronto Star |language=en}}
On September 28, 2023, Google announced they planned to shut down Jamboard after December 31, 2024; three months before the shutdown, Jamboard became view-only.
Hardware
| class="wikitable"
|+Technical specifications !Display Size |55" |
| Display Quality
|4K |
|---|
| Display Refresh Rate
|60 Hz |
| Display Touch Capabilities
|Up to 16 points |
| Wi-Fi
|Yes |
| Clear scanner |
| Microphone
|Built-In Microphone |
| Speakers
|Built-In Speakers |
| Stylus
|Dedicated Stylus |
| Eraser
|Eraser [Digital] |
| Main Controller
|Ability to open a 'Jam' |
= Operating system =
Jamboard had an operating system that coincided with the Google Workspace ecosystem. Any service compatible with Google Workspace could also be performed on the device.{{Cite news |last=Merriman |first=Chris |date=28 October 2016 |title=Google Updates: Jamboard, jammed Vista, jammin' with Assistant |url=http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2475661/google-updates-jamboard-jammed-vista-jammin-with-assistant |url-status= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112026/http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2475661/google-updates-jamboard-jammed-vista-jammin-with-assistant |archive-date=October 29, 2016 |access-date=28 October 2016 |work=The Inquirer}}
Online service
Jamboard, more commonly known as Google Jamboard in this use case, was also available as a service to anyone with a Google account.
Once on the landing page,{{Cite web |title=landing page |url=https://accounts.google.com/ServiceLogin?service=jamboardcore&passive=1209600&continue=https://jamboard.google.com/&followup=https://jamboard.google.com/ |access-date=24 March 2021 |website=accounts.google.com}}{{third-party inline|date=July 2024}} a user was able to create a 'Jam' where they were able to draw, create shapes, add lines, images, and text. The user could also choose between four pen types and six colors. Tools were also provided to erase and move objects, create digital sticky notes, and turn their touchpoint into a digital laser pointer.
Shutdown
Google announced on September 28, 2023, that Jamboard would shut down after December 31, 2024. Google claimed that the reason behind the shutdown is the abundance of better, more capable alternatives.{{Cite web |title=Google Jamboard is winding down |url=https://support.google.com/jamboard/answer/14084927?hl=en#:~:text=After%20December%2031,%202024,%20the,how%20to%20Export%20your%20Jams. |access-date=24 April 2024 |website=Jamboard Help}} Users had to export Jamboard files they wished to keep before all Jam data was permanently deleted on December 31, 2024. Physical Jamboard devices would still continue to work as a whiteboard without online functionality after October 1, 2024.{{Cite web |title=Jamboard device end of life information |url=https://support.google.com/a/answer/13342662 |access-date=24 July 2024 |website=Google Workspace Admin Help}}
References
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{{Google LLC}}
{{Interactive whiteboard}}
Category:Products introduced in 2017