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Elgato's first USB microphones are aimed at streamers
Elgato's new Wave 1 and Wave 2 USB microphones should help streamers capture detailed audio commentary.
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 is adding new features to Creative Cloud apps to help you collaborate or share your projects with others. Of course, there are a number of new features for your regular everyday work, too. Perhaps the most interesting addition is an AI-powered selection feature for portraits that will save you a ton of time.
Twitch streamers receive a flood of music copyright claims for old clips
Twitch streamers have received a deluge of DMCA takedown requests over music in old clips, risking bans unless they take actions that may not be realistic.
Ninja's first Mixer series is a weekly 'Fortnite' competition
Streaming legend Ninja is running a Mixer series, Ninja Battles, that will see top 'Fortnite' players square off in a weekly competition.
Twitch splurges to keep top streamers Dakotaz, JoshOG and Summit1G
Twitch has signed multi-year deals with major streamers Dakotaz, JoshOG and Summit1G to prevent them from leaving for rivals.
Twitch clarifies what its Safety Advisory Council will do
Twitch has elaborated on what its Safety Advisory Council will do, but not before one of its members endured harassment.
Quantic Dream's Twitch add-on puts 'Detroit' gameplay in viewers' hands
Quantic Dream is releasing a Twitch extension that gives viewers input on key decisions in 'Detroit: Become Human.'
Instagram Live videos can now be saved to IGTV
Until now, live streams had only been archived for 24 hours in stories.
Supreme Court broadcasts oral arguments live for the first time
The Supreme Court has broadcast oral arguments live for the first time, including online, as COVID-19 prevented in-person access.
SoundCloud will host live music shows on Twitch
And while streaming isn’t a completely fulfilling replacement for going to shows or spotting that rare LP, SoundCloud hopes to at least fill the void a bit with some live content on Twitch.
Canon software turns your EOS camera into an overpowered webcam
Canon's new beta turns your EOS or PowerShot camera into a very, very high-quality webcam.
Twitch has a problem with non-stop 'Valorant' streams
Twitch channels have turned to running non-stop 'Valorant' streams to reel in gamers desperate for beta keys.
ESPN will stream a 'Valorant' tournament today at 3:30PM ET
ESPN is broadcasting a 'Valorant' invitational tourney between April 20th and April 22nd with top esports players involved.
Facebook is releasing a dedicated gaming app tomorrow
A Facebook Gaming app is launching earlier than expected as the social giant takes on Twitch and YouTube.
Mixer gives every streaming partner $100 to help during COVID-19
Numerous internet services have offered help to creators who may be struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, but Microsoft's Mixer might have one of the simpler solutions: direct cash infusions. The livestreaming service is giving all of its partnered members $100 to help them get through any financial hardships while the outbreak lasts. Given that anyone sufficiently committed to Mixer to reach partner status depends at least partly on the service to make a living, that may be a welcome gesture.
Blackmagic's pro livestreaming switcher can broadcast without software
If you're devoted enough to livestreaming that you want the kind of features you'd expect from a TV studio, Blackmagic might have your back. It's releasing the ATEM Mini Pro, an enhanced version of the ATEM Mini switcher that's focused on the most elaborate streaming setups. There's now a hardware streaming engine that lets the Pro stream directly to Twitch, Facebook and YouTube through an Ethernet connection, with no special software required. You can also save recordings for posterity to USB flash drives, and multiview on the HDMI output lets you monitor all inputs on one screen.
Twitch is making games viewers and streamers can play together
Gaming on Twitch is largely a one-way affair. You can join a Marbles on Stream race or play a slightly delayed Jackbox Party Pack game, but the service is largely meant for passive viewing. Amazon aims to fix that before long, however. The company tells the New York Times that it's developing games both Twitch streamers and their viewers can play together in "real time." While details are scarce, you should see games become available throughout the summer.
Musicians can power their Twitch streams with Dolby audio on iOS
With their touring schedules on hold for the time being, many musicians are turning to Twitch to stream gigs from home and try to make a living. While they might have all the recording gear and instruments they need, they might not necessarily have a high-end livestreaming setup. Dolby On might prove to be the answer for them following the latest update to the iOS app.
Twitch viewing soared 23 percent in March
It won't shock you to hear that livestreaming services are seeing an upswing in viewership due to the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people at home, but now it's clear just what kind of effect the outbreak has had on viewing habits. Streamlabs and Stream Hatchet have determined that watch hours surged 23 percent between February and March, to just over 1.2 billion. Other services saw increased demand as well, but their gains were relatively slight. Microsoft's Mixer saw a 15.9 percent gain, while YouTube's gaming streams saw a 10.7 percent boost. Facebook Gaming saw a modest 3.8 percent increase.