Twitch suspends xQc for cheating in a 'Fall Guys' tournament
The top streamer, aka Félix Lengyel, is also banned from Twitch Rivals for six months.
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Twitch urges streamers not to use copyrighted music
The service apologized for how it handled a huge influx of DMCA claims.
Instagram extends the maximum length of Live streams to four hours
You'll soon be able to archive your streams for up to 30 days too.
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Twitch faces music industry backlash over proper licensing (updated)
Over a dozen groups claim the service needs to make more deals.
Garmin's new smartwatch lets streamers show real-time heart rates
The $300 Instinct Esports Edition watch is available now.
China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
Games and streams have to set limits to stay legal.
Twitch Studio adds chat overlay and countdown timer tools
It'll be easier for people to stream console games too.
Twitch clarifies its ban on terrorist and extremist content
The service reinforced that there's no place for such material on its platform.
Amazon Explore offers livestreamed classes, tours and shopping
Learn to make tiramisu, or take a tour of Kyoto's Nanzen-ji Temple.
Spotify will now list virtual events on artist pages
In the absence of real-world concerts, Spotify is adjusting the 'On Tour' section.
Facebook Gaming's partnered streamers can now play licensed music
Facebook has struck a deal with multiple labels, giving it a major edge over Twitch.
Google’s latest experimental app lets influencers host paid online events
It's available now in the US and Canada.
Facebook blocks terminally ill French man from livestreaming his death
It raises questions about Facebook's live broadcast policies.
Lollapalooza 2020 will be online with new and old performances
A good way for music fans to enjoy festival season in the era of social distancing.
TwitchCon San Diego has been canceled
It's looking at ways to 'join forces in an alternate dimension later this year.'
Elgato's first USB microphones are aimed at streamers
The Wave 1 and Wave 3 are aimed squarely at Blue’s Yeti mics.
Twitch's streaming software for newbies arrives on Mac
You can share your iPhone or iPad screen on stream with Twitch Studio Beta.
Photoshop’s AI subject selection now handles portraits with ease
Adobe's latest Creative Cloud update is here.
Twitch streamers receive a flood of music copyright claims for old clips
They could receive bans for clips they didn't create themselves.