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Banned from Chatting, Banned from Watching – Twitch’s New Rule
Twitch's new feature allows streamers to block viewers, common mistakes holding back your streams, and Twitch's experimental TikTok-style discovery feed.
A New Era for Live Streaming: Introducing AV1
We explore YouTube's game-changing update introducing AV1 and HEVC encoders for live streams, Kick's bold move of paying streamers an hourly wage, and the unveiling of Obskur, a new streaming app for Vtubers.
Twitch Takes First Steps to Boost Discovery for Small Streamers
We explore Twitch's new "Featured Clips" feature, reflect on the responsibilities of creators following a chaotic giveaway in NYC, and discuss Discord's latest game streaming feature for Xbox users.
Are Twitch Streamers Stealing Content?
We delve into the ongoing controversy over Twitch streamers' reaction videos, explore Twitch's new music partnership with Pretzel, and examine the platform's top-heavy viewership structure.
Twitch’s Latest Feature: Channel Point Alerts for Better Engagement
We delve into Twitch's new Channel Point alerts, explore Twitter's surprising rebrand to 'X', and track the spread of NPC Streaming from TikTok to Twitch.
Twitch Streamers Get More Specific with New Content Labels
We delve into Twitch's new approach to mature content labels, explore the details of Twitter's new ad revenue-sharing program, and discuss Logitech's latest acquisition of Loupedeck, a Stream Deck competitor.
Twitch’s Discovery Feed: A New Way to Grow Your Audience
We delve into the suite of new features unveiled by Twitch at their Paris convention, explore the shaky outlook for the widely-used GoXLR audio interface, and examine the explosive debut of Meta's Twitter rival, "Threads", which has already attracted over 100 million signups in its initial week.
Twitch Loses Top Streamer xQc as Kick Makes $100 Million Splash
Kick signs xQc for $100 million, Twitch announces a new 'Partner Plus' program, and a look at the potential of 'Live Shopping' as an affiliate income opportunity for streamers.
Boost Your Revenue: YouTube Makes Monetization Easier Than Ever!
YouTube lowered the requirements for creators to access monetization, Twitch introduced a Monetized Streamer Agreement, and Kick teams up with Streamlabs and 7TV.
Twitch’s New Ad Rules Spell Trouble for Streamers
Twitch's new guidelines for branded content have caused controversy in the streaming community, as the restrictions on logos, video, display, and audio ads could have significant consequences for creators' revenue.
Twitch and YouTube simplify co-streaming
New co-streaming features are released by Twitch and YouTube, Elgato's new Stream Deck + promises granular control for streamers, and YouTube's new Q&A feature allows streamers to interact more directly with their audience.
Streamers Caught in 4K
A detailed review of the Elgato FaceCam Pro, the first-ever webcam that shoots at 4K resolution while maintaining a smooth 60fps framerate. We also cover the latest update to OBS Studio, featuring AV1 encoding for RTX 40-series cards, and Discord's new Activities feature, which allows you to play games with friends and watch videos together in real time.
What Exactly Happened at TwitchCon?
We take a look at what happened at TwitchCon 2022, an event marred with controversy. We also review Elgato's new XLR microphone, the Wave DX, and share our thoughts on its notable features. Additionally, we discuss the recent changes YouTube made to its Partner Program, specifically for Shorts creators, and their new Creator Music feature.
Why Your Twitch Stream SUCKS (and how to FIX it)
We discuss some tips to improve your Twitch streams, covering everything from technical issues to the tools and settings that can enhance your content. We also discuss Twitch's recent update that now allows partners to stream to other platforms, along with some upcoming features that will soon be available on the Twitch app.
10 NEW Controls for OBS and Stream Deck
We bring you exciting news for streamers who use OBS and a Stream Deck, with a brand new update adding 10 highly requested actions to the Stream Deck. Twitch has also been busy testing new features to increase streamer income and improve discoverability, including a move to a revenue share model for ads and a new browsing layout. Additionally, we highlight the incredible achievement of Spanish streamer Ibai, who shattered the all-time concurrent viewership record on Twitch.
