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YouTube is testing its own version of Twitch clips
A small number of creators will have access to the clipping feature for now.
Get your sweatpants ready, virtual CES 2021 is about to begin!
Instead of braving the hordes in endless trade show halls, questionable restrooms and very poor food decisions, we’ve swapped our badges for comfy clothes and solitude for CES 2021. We’re also replacing our usual stage show with a fully virtual experience.
Bandcamp finally gets in on livestreaming music
But as much as I miss live music, the musicians who actually play live music, miss it even more.
Facebook will let you turn Messenger Rooms into live broadcasts
The feature could come in handy as more people turn to Facebook for virtual events.
Instagram brings commercials to IGTV to lure influencers
Instagram's IGTV is getting commercials and the company plans to share revenue.
Watch Microsoft's Xbox Series X gameplay stream here at 11AM ET
Microsoft will reveal live gameplay footage from the Xbox Series X during a special episode of Inside Xbox that starts at 11AM ET.
Instagram launches live fundraisers for nonprofits
Instagram just moved one step closer to in-app tipping.
How to livestream the majesty of nature from your couch
Just because you're sheltering in place during Earth Day doesn't mean you can't remotely tour the best zoos, aquariums, and nature preserves on the planet.
Late-night hosts will help stream a COVID-19 benefit concert on April 18th
On April 18th, late night hosts and celebrities will participate in One World: Together At Home, a virtual benefit concert to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
YouTube is reportedly gearing up to take on Twitch game streaming
After Google's failed attempt to acquire the live game streaming company Twitch (which went to Amazon instead), it's now aiming to relaunch YouTube's streaming feature with a focus on games and eSports, reports The Daily Dot. YouTube's been in the live streaming market since 2010, and it's scored some major events like the State of the Union and the League of Legends Championship Series, but it's not nearly as robust and easy to use as Twitch. That site has basically has become the de facto way to share gaming experiences over the past four years. In fact, it's grown so large that even the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One include Twitch integration and apps (and it's also powering all of Engadget's game streams). Sources say Google has already built up a team of 50 engineers to revamp YouTube's live component, and it could make an official announcement during the E3 gaming convention in June.
US presidential campaign trail winds its way to Xbox Live on August 27th with Election 2012 Hub
Can't get enough coverage of the US presidential race even with YouTube in the mix? Microsoft's Election 2012 Hub for Xbox Live may be able to satisfy your inner political junkie. Redmond's initiative will provide video of town hall events at both the Democratic and Republican national conventions, daily content from NBC and full coverage of results as ballots are cast and counted on November 6th. Throughout live streams of the debates, users will be able to rate the performances of public office hopefuls and see what marks other viewers give them in real-time. Information on voter registration, politicians and their take on issues will also be included. According to Microsoft, roughly 40 percent of Xbox-owning voters surveyed aren't concretely committed to a candidate running for the Oval Office, placing them in the highly-prized swing voter category. The service won't launch until the Grand Old Party's pow-wow kicks off on August 27th, but we hear there's plenty of relevant reading to keep you busy until then.
