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Bandsintown Plus brings its livestreamed concerts to Apple TV
Live concert streaming service Bandsintown Plus is bringing exclusive performances from Charli XCX, Phoebe Bridgers and Haim to Apple TV.
Twitch dubbed Metallica's BlizzCon performance to avoid a copyright claim
Twitch dubbed over Metallica's BlizzCon 2021 performance to avoid a copyright claim — to hilarious (and sad) effect.
TikTok may let creators use their own product links in videos
The short-form video app has briefed advertisers on the tools that allow popular users to share affiliate links to products with the incentive of taking home a commission, according to the Financial Times.
Bandsintown Plus offers exclusive concert streams for $10 per month
Many artists make the bulk of their income from performing live concerts around the world. One potential solution could be Bandsintown Plus, a new subscription service dedicated to live music. Adeline, Adrianne Lenker of Big Thief, Bakai, Brijean, Bye Beneco, Chrome Sparks, Chromeo, Claud, Diamond Thug, Empress Of, Fleet Foxes (Solo), Flying Lotus, HONEYMOAN, Ian Isiah, James Hersey, Jeff Tweedy, Joe Bonamassa, Little Dragon, Local Natives, Lomelda, mau from nowhere, Mindchatter, Misty Mtn, Mt. Joy, odie, Phoebe Bridgers, Poolside, Prequell, Rexx Life Raj, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Sam Himself, Scarypoolparty, Sir Chloe, Soccer Mommy, Toro y Moi, Trevor Hall, Tycho, Wallows, We the Commas, and former Bandsintown Big Break alumni Omar Apollo with special guest Q. Bandsintown says more artists will be announced at a later date.
Ninja has his own adorable costume in 'Fall Guys'
Ninja now has a costume in 'Fall Guys,' letting you play as the streamer while you chase crowns.
Walmart will turn TikTok into its own home shopping network for one night
Walmart is using a TikTok livestream on December 18th for a first-of-its-kind show where you can shop fashion like it's a TV channel.
Twitch suspends xQc for cheating in a 'Fall Guys' tournament
The streamer, aka Félix Lengyel, is also banned from Twitch Rivals events for six months.
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.
Twitch faces music industry backlash over proper licensing (updated)
The RIAA and other music industry groups have written a letter to Twitch complaining that the service isn't licensing their songs.
Garmin's new smartwatch lets streamers show real-time heart rates
The Garmin Instinct Esports Edition is available now for $300.
China's revamped law bans online services that 'induce addiction' in kids
China has revamped its laws to ban online services and games that 'induce addiction' in kids.
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
Amazon’s solution is Explore, a platform that offers virtual classes, shopping advice and sightseeing tours. Notably, Amazon is using a one-way video, two-way audio approach, which means you’ll never have to turn on your webcam to take part.
Spotify will now list virtual events on artist pages
Spotify has clearly noticed this and decided to spruce up the mostly-empty ‘On Tour’ area that lives on artist pages. Starting today, any kind of virtual event can show up there too. According to Spotify, a “select number of [presumably virtual] Ticketmaster events” will also appear automatically in the On Tour section.
Facebook Gaming's partnered streamers can now play licensed music
Facebook Gaming has secured partnerships with multiple music labels including Universal, Warner, Sony, BMG, Kobalt and Merlin. For now, the feature is limited to streamers with partner status, though Facebook says it’s working on similar access for Level Up creators. “Playing DJ without gaming is a no-no,” Facebook explained in a blog post.
Google’s latest experimental app lets influencers host paid online events
The software promises to care of most of the logistics involved with hosting an online get together.
Facebook blocks terminally ill French man from livestreaming his death
Facebook said it would block a terminally ill French man from livestreaming his death, raising questions about its broadcast policies.
Lollapalooza 2020 will be online with new and old performances
Perhaps also unsurprising is the fact that there will be a massive Lollapalooza livestream in its place. As reported by the Chicago Tribune, Lolla2020 will take place over the same four days as the original festival, Thursday July 30th through Sunday August 2nd, but it’ll all be streaming on YouTube. Past Lollapaloozas have also been livestreamed on YouTube, but this is naturally the first that has no in-person event at all.