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IRL: Twitch opens up video platform to vloggers
December 16, 2016 | David FarnorTwitch is expanding from video games to vlogs, as it launches IRL, a new space for its users to upload videos about anything they want.
The social video platform, which was founded back in 2011, has grown to become a … Read More
YouTube adds 4K live-streaming
December 2, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube now lets you stream videos live in 4K.
4K is the word of the day in the VOD world, with TVs, streaming boxes and platforms all stepping up their video quality to Ultra High Definition. YouTube, though, was ahead … Read More
National Lottery draw leaves BBC One to stream live on iPlayer and Facebook
November 26, 2016 | David FarnorThe National Lottery draw results will no longer be broadcast live on BBC One, instead streaming live on BBC iPlayer and Facebook.
As part of a new three-year deal between Lottery organises Camelot and the BBC, the Lottery, which has … Read More
Instagram eyes up live-streaming video
November 12, 2016 | David FarnorInstagram is eyeing up the addition of live-streaming video to its service.
The image-sharing site, which is owned by Facebook, is planning to expand its platform by joining the live video game. Indeed, live-streaming is becoming the word of the … Read More
Ronnie Scotts to live-stream London Jazz Festival for free
November 11, 2016 | David FarnorRonnie Scotts will be live-streaming the London Jazz Festival this year.
Now in its 24th year, the EFG London Jazz Festival runs from Friday 11th and Sunday 20th November 2016, bringing talent from around the world to venues across the … Read More
YouTube presidential debate breaks live-streaming record
September 29, 2016 | David FarnorThis week saw the first presidential debate take place between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – and it broke live-streaming records on YouTube.
The debate had almost 2 million live concurrent viewers and saw people rack up 3 million … Read More
YouTube Gaming launches live talk show
September 24, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube Gaming is entering the live TV arena with a new talk show.
Imaginatively titled Live with YouTube Gaming, the series will feature video game world premieres, musical performances, and a look at what’s next on YouTube Gaming.
The streaming … Read More
Was Twitter’s NFL live-stream a success?
September 20, 2016 | David FarnorOn Thursday 15th September, Twitter live-streamed its first ever NFL game around the world.
The deal with the NFL marks a concerted push into live video for the social network, which is banking on its real-time nature to turn it … Read More
Twitter upgrades app ready for NFL live-streams
September 15, 2016 | David FarnorThis Thursday night, Twitter kicks off its new live-streaming partnership with the NFL – and the social network has released a new app for people wanting to tune in.
The landmark deal was announced earlier this year and will see … Read More
Video to be “at heart of” Facebook, as social network’s revenue soars
July 30, 2016 | David FarnorVideo will be “at the heart of all our services”, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg declared this week, as the social network announced its earnings for the latest quarter.
And that growth, make no mistake, is going extremely well: Facebook now … Read More