Getting that big business deal signed and delivered could soon be done on a video call thanks to a new partnership between Zoom and DocuSign.
The eSign giant has announced a new DocuSign eSignature app for Zoom that allows users to sign and confirm documents whilst on a video conference call.
With the ongoing pandemic restrictions still making it tough for some organizations, particularly those with operations across the globe, to do face-to-face business, DocuSign says it hopes the new app will make signing agreements online that little bit more personal.
DocuSign app on Zoom
"DocuSign eSignature for Zoom enables organizations to reimagine agreement processes with virtual, face-to-face signing experiences that accelerate time to agreement – while building trust and loyalty," the company said in a blog post announcing the news.
The launch should also make thrashing out any specific details easier and quicker to resolve, with a face-to-face video call much quicker than going back and forth over email.
Signing can be done live by selecting the app whilst on a Zoom call, which is also able to automatically verify a signer's government-issued photo ID or eID in real-time with ID Verification. The host is then able to pass the documents around to the required signees, with all attendees receiving a PDF of the signed contract after the call has ended.
Users won't even need to have an account with Zoom or DocuSign to be able to use the service - just come along to the meeting.
“Employees don't want to spend their days toggling between countless apps and emails, especially when working with customers or partners. They want tools that streamline workflows and easily enable them to connect and collaborate," said Ross Mayfield, Product Lead, Zoom Apps & Integrations.
“We’re excited about DocuSign eSignature for Zoom as it allows stakeholders to review agreements together in real time before signing, helping eliminate communication silos and accelerate the completion of agreements.”
The app is available to download from the Zoom marketplace now.
Charlie Cox wants Daredevil and Wilson Fisk rematch in the MCU
Charlie Cox has teased the possibility of Daredevil going toe-to-toe with Vincent D'Onofrio's Wilson Fisk in the MCU.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter , Cox – who portrayed the Man Without Fear in three seasons of the character's Netflix show – admitted that he's "hoping" that his and D'Onofrio's worlds "will collide again".
Why again? Well, after they clashed in Netflix's Marvel universe – dubbed the Defenders-Verse by fans – the pair returned in bit-part roles in the MCU. Cox's Matt Murdock/Daredevil briefly appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home , with D'Onofrio's Fisk being the eventual 'big bad' in Hawkeye's Disney Plus show .
Daredevil and Fisk – or, to give him his supervillain alias, Kingpin – repeatedly butted heads in the former's gritty Netflix series. Now, with the two actors reprising their roles in recent Marvel Phase 4 projects, Cox has hinted at the pair reuniting for another almighty battle as part of Marvel Studios' cinematic juggernaut.
"I don’t have any idea what anyone’s plans are at this stage," Cox said. "But I presume there’s more for us to do. I know a little bit – not a huge amount – but a little bit.
"I am imagining, I am hoping, that our worlds will collide again because the stuff we’ve done in the past was tremendous fun to do, and he’s such an incredible actor. We have to start every conversation with, ‘What do you know?’ because you have to be careful. It’s really exciting."
It sounds, then, that Daredevil and Kingpin have bigger roles to play in the MCU. Even so, it's unlikely that they'll appear again for a while. Marvel has three movies and four Disney Plus shows, including Doctor Strange 2 and Moon Knight , launching in 2022. So it'll be 2023 before we see the duo duke it out, most likely on the small screen, again.
Analysis: Defenders of the Netflix realm no more
Cox's latest quotes make for intriguing reading on their own. But, if you take another surprising piece of recent news into account alongside it, the prospect of Daredevil and Kingpin featuring more often in the MCU becomes increasingly more likely.
So what's the huge news that could ensure their futures in the MCU? Netflix's Defenders-Verse – the streamer's mini-Marvel universe that ran from 2015 to 2019 – is actually leaving the platform in March.
Wait, what!? Yep, you read that right: Netflix's Marvel TV shows will no longer be streamable on the service after March 1. Fans who watch a Defenders-Verse episode on Netflix is now greeted with a brief "this show is available until March 1st" message.
According to the We Are #SaveDaredevil Twitter fan account, the distribution rights for every Netflix Marvel TV series reverts back to Disney on that date. So fans won't be able to stream them on Netflix once February is over.
So where will these shows, including Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and The Punisher, end up? If Disney and Marvel are getting the distribution rights back to these TV series, the smart money is on one of the Disney-owned streaming platforms – i Disney Plus or Hulu .
In our opinion, the former makes sense. Disney Plus is the home to almost all of Marvel Studios' TV content. The only currently still-running Marvel shows available on Hulu right now are MODOK and Hit Monkey, but neither of those are live-action properties.
It stands to reason, then, that Disney Plus will become the home for the soon-to-be-former Netflix superhero shows. Providing Daredevil does start streaming on Disney Plus, it makes the chances of a Daredevil TV show revival all the more likely. And, with it, a new showdown between Daredevil and Fisk.
That is unless they appear in other MCU TV series beforehand. Online rumors have suggested that Matt Murdock will make cameo appearances in upcoming Marvel shows She-Hulk and Echo, as well as potentially starring in his own solo series. D'Onofrio's Fisk is also likely to return (per MyTimeToShineHello) and play a part in Echo (per The Cosmic Circus ), despite what went down in Hawkeye's final episode.
In our view, if both characters are going to become permanent MCU fixtures, their reunion is very much on the cards. It's only a matter of time before they lock horns again – and that's even more plausible with news about Netflix's Marvel shows finally departing the world's biggest streaming platform.
How to watch Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special 2022 online in UK and abroad
"Eve of the Daleks", the first of three specials planned for 2022 and Jodie Whittaker’s last New Year’s Day episode, promises thrills and chills aplenty as the Doctor gets caught in a time loop with her sworn enemies – the merciless Daleks. It’ll be a blast for Whovians. Keep reading as we explain below how to watch Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special 2022 online – and 100% FREE .
Doctor Who has raked in millions of viewers since its rebirth in 2005, but its New Year’s specials are a particular festive highlight. This time the Daleks are back for revenge after the Time Lord almost destroyed them all in season 13’s climactic closer.
“Eve of the Daleks” stars Aisling Bea (This Way Up) and Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black) as Sarah and Nick, whose New Year’s Eve plans are drearily predictable. Sarah is once more working at her company ELF storage while Nick pays his annual visit to view the enigmatic contents of his locker.
There's romantic tension between them. But before they can articulate it, they’re trapped in a terrifying time loop involving a damaged TARDIS, the thirteenth Doctor, and murderous exterminator Daleks. It's their most memorable New Year’s Eve yet.
Get ready for another action-packed, edge-of-your-seat special. Our guide details below how to watch Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special 2022 online from anywhere – and FREE on BBC iPlayer in the UK .
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How to watch Doctor Who New Year’s Day Special 2022 online from outside your country
Don't let geo-restrictions ruin your 2022 TV streaming. If you find yourself out of the country, you’ll be unable to access your usual streaming service. However, we can get you out of this sticky situation with the help of our sonic screwdriver. Or, well, a VPN.
The best VPN – otherwise known as a virtual private network – offers a simple solution. This piece of software alters your IP address to appear as though you're based in another country, allowing you to gain access to your preferred streaming platform, and watch episodes live or on-demand just like you would at home.
Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch Doctor Who:
1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN
2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i UK for iPlayer
3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the BBC iPlayer
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