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Mentra’s Live Camera Glasses are open‑source wearables built for livestreaming to platforms including OnlyFans. They record 1080p video with a 119° field of view, weigh 43g, and offer about 12 hours of battery life with no built‑in display to maximize longevity. The glasses come with the Mentra MiniApp Store for apps (including an X app) and price at $299, with shipments starting Feb 15 (second batch Feb 28).
A woman in Zion, Illinois, was charged with reckless homicide after she livestreamed herself on TikTok while driving and fatally struck a man crossing the street. She was found to have run a red light, and her livestream video verified her involvement in the incident. She remains in custody without bond.
France plans to sue Australian streaming platform Kick for alleged negligence after a French man died during a 12-day livestream, with authorities investigating whether the platform failed to prevent dangerous content and complied with EU content moderation laws.
Neil Young has banned the BBC from livestreaming his Glastonbury performance due to concerns over corporate influence and artistic control, opting instead for a different broadcast schedule featuring Charli XCX.
WWE is set to air Monday Night RAW live on Netflix starting January 2025, allowing for real-time broadcasts regardless of location, including Europe. This move eliminates the need for pre-taped episodes and will see RAW airing in the afternoon for U.S. audiences. The transition to Netflix will also allow for uncensored content, potentially expanding creative opportunities. The first live episode on Netflix will be broadcast from Inglewood, California, on January 6, 2025.
Acer has launched the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a compact device for capturing 3D photos and videos, livestreaming in 3D, and making 3D video calls. The camera features 8 megapixels per eye, Electronic Image Stabilization, and customizable manual settings. It will be available in Q3 for $549 in the US and €549 in Europe.
The Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to face the Purdue Boilermakers in the men's NCAA tournament, with the game scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024 at 7:39 p.m. ET (4:39 p.m. PT). Viewers can watch the game live on TBS and TruTV, or stream it through platforms like Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle and Sling TV. The article also provides a comprehensive schedule of the tournament and details on how to watch the games without cable.
Twitch is implementing further restrictions on sexually suggestive content, prohibiting livestreams focusing on clothed intimate body parts for prolonged periods of time, including buttocks, groin, or breasts. The platform, which has faced challenges in defining and enforcing its policies around sexualized content, has made multiple adjustments in recent months. These changes come as Twitch continues to grapple with the balance between allowing certain types of content while maintaining a welcoming environment for its diverse community of creators and viewers.
Twitch is set to ban content that focuses on "intimate body parts" for an extended period, even when clothed, in an effort to maintain a "welcoming place." The updated community guidelines specify that this includes buttocks, groin, and breasts. The move is seen as a crackdown on streamers like Morgpie, known for pushing boundaries. Twitch has recently taken a stricter stance on adult content, revoking a policy change in December and cracking down on streamers pretending to be nude in January.
A study published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications reveals a concerning trend of self-sexualization among female streamers on Twitch.tv, with women engaging in self-sexualization to a much greater extent and intensity than men. The research highlights the prevalence of sexualized content in categories like ASMR and "Pools, Hot Tubs & Beaches," raising concerns about the pressures and incentives driving self-sexualization on digital platforms and its potential implications for audience attitudes towards gender and sexuality. The study's authors emphasize the need for further research and conversations on this important topic to create more inclusive and healthy online communities.
Twitch CEO Dan Clancy outlined the company’s 2024 plans to prioritize changes aimed at helping streamers grow their audiences even when they aren't live, including overhauling its app design to resemble TikTok's feed, introducing tools for creators to engage their community offline, and enhancing discoverability by exporting content to other social networks. The company also aims to improve co-streaming and introduce quality-of-life improvements to its Stories feature, while addressing the challenges of long-form content and the need to incentivize streamers without increasing their workload.
Rumble has partnered with Barstool Sports, allowing users to access all of Barstool’s content and livestreams, while Barstool will promote Rumble as their preferred video platform. Barstool founder Dave Portnoy expressed optimism about the partnership, aiming to help Rumble become a top player in video, cloud, and livestreaming. Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski sees the partnership as a step in building a portfolio of popular sports and entertainment content, as Rumble competes with YouTube and has made exclusive deals with prominent figures.
Amazon is laying off over 500 employees in its Twitch unit in an effort to "rightsize" the company and align its headcount with the current size of the business. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy explained that despite efforts to build a more sustainable business, the organization remains larger than necessary given the current scale of the business. The layoffs represent the third round of cuts at Twitch in less than a year, and affected employees will receive severance packages and support through the transition.
Amazon's livestreaming platform Twitch is set to reduce its workforce by about 35%, or approximately 500 employees, in an effort to address financial losses and executive departures. The job cuts are expected to be announced soon, marking the latest in a series of layoffs at the company.
Amazon's livestreaming platform Twitch is reportedly set to lay off about 35% of its staff, or roughly 500 employees, following concerns over losses and the departure of several top executives. The cuts come as the company grapples with the high costs of running its platform, despite its reliance on Amazon's infrastructure. Twitch has been focusing on advertising but remains unprofitable, prompting job reductions. The company's CEO has been working to mend relations with gaming celebrities, but has struggled to stem losses, with previous rounds of layoffs in 2023 and wider job reductions at Amazon.