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Twitch

Twitch is the biggest name in live-streaming. Launched in June 2011, Twitch quickly became the go-to home for video game streamers, growing to tens of millions of monthly viewers within just a few years. Amazon acquired the company in 2014, offering the commerce giant a powerful competitor to YouTube, with an audience the Google-owned video platform has struggled to reach. Twitch is best known for being home to Fortnite streamers like Ninja and Tfue; e-sports like Overwatch and League of Legends; and new phenomena, including Grand Theft Auto V role-playing. It’s also expanded beyond games to include activities like social eating and musical performances.

Twitch is launching a new charity fundraising toolTwitch is launching a new charity fundraising tool
Razer’s Stream Controller takes on the Stream Deck for $269.99Razer’s Stream Controller takes on the Stream Deck for $269.99
Twitch is testing channel surfingTwitch is testing channel surfing
Samsung’s gaming TV hub launches with Xbox, Stadia, and GeForce Now streamingSamsung’s gaming TV hub launches with Xbox, Stadia, and GeForce Now streaming
There’s a new Twitch viewer record, and it happened during a boxing streamThere’s a new Twitch viewer record, and it happened during a boxing stream
Twitch expands ad programs to pay streamers more moneyTwitch expands ad programs to pay streamers more money
NY attorney general is investigating Twitch, Discord, and 4chan over Buffalo shootingNY attorney general is investigating Twitch, Discord, and 4chan over Buffalo shooting
How the Buffalo shooting livestream went viralHow the Buffalo shooting livestream went viral
YouTube Live stole one of Twitch’s best features and managed to make raids betterYouTube Live stole one of Twitch’s best features and managed to make raids better
Streamers say reported cuts to Twitch pay-outs won’t go down wellStreamers say reported cuts to Twitch pay-outs won’t go down well
How to get into the Overwatch 2 betaHow to get into the Overwatch 2 beta
Elgato’s latest capture card plays nicely with variable refresh ratesElgato’s latest capture card plays nicely with variable refresh rates
Twitch’s new boost feature puts porn on the homepageTwitch’s new boost feature puts porn on the homepage
Zoom is making it easy to plug your meeting directly into TwitchZoom is making it easy to plug your meeting directly into Twitch
Twitch rolls out improved reporting and appeals featuresTwitch rolls out improved reporting and appeals features
Razer’s new streaming accessories help make you sound and look betterRazer’s new streaming accessories help make you sound and look better
Twitch has a new policy that will ban ‘harmful misinformation superspreaders’Twitch has a new policy that will ban ‘harmful misinformation superspreaders’
Amazon Luna launches for anyone in the USAmazon Luna launches for anyone in the US
Facebook removes Russian misinformation network pushing fake news about the war in UkraineFacebook removes Russian misinformation network pushing fake news about the war in Ukraine
Twitch creates new program to pay streamers more reliablyTwitch creates new program to pay streamers more reliably
Twitch streaming returns to the Xbox dashboard in a new updateTwitch streaming returns to the Xbox dashboard in a new update
Daft Punk streamed a 1997 concert on Twitch, and it may have been your only chance to see itDaft Punk streamed a 1997 concert on Twitch, and it may have been your only chance to see it
Twitch policy update bans sex and hard drugs from usernamesTwitch policy update bans sex and hard drugs from usernames
Amazon briefly banned itself on Twitch after rogue host exposed herself on airAmazon briefly banned itself on Twitch after rogue host exposed herself on air
Ludwig’s livestream was interrupted by a copyright warning days after joining YouTubeLudwig’s livestream was interrupted by a copyright warning days after joining YouTube
Twitch will use machine learning to detect people evading bansTwitch will use machine learning to detect people evading bans
Ludwig, the streamer who broke the all-time Twitch subs record this year, is moving to YouTube GamingLudwig, the streamer who broke the all-time Twitch subs record this year, is moving to YouTube Gaming
Streamlabs will drop ‘OBS’ name after getting called out by open-source appStreamlabs will drop ‘OBS’ name after getting called out by open-source app
Twitch is now on the SwitchTwitch is now on the Switch
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Twitch’s new Animals livestream category may give you that fuzzy feelingTwitch’s new Animals livestream category may give you that fuzzy feeling
Twitch is testing a rewind buttonTwitch is testing a rewind button
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Netflix will support Twitch co-streaming for the first episode of ArcaneNetflix will support Twitch co-streaming for the first episode of Arcane
Twitch says passwords weren’t exposed in massive data breachTwitch says passwords weren’t exposed in massive data breach
Twitch defaced with pictures of Jeff BezosTwitch defaced with pictures of Jeff Bezos
Twitch’s security problems started long before this week’s hackTwitch’s security problems started long before this week’s hack
Twitch confirms it was hacked after its source code and secrets leak outTwitch confirms it was hacked after its source code and secrets leak out
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Twitch source code and creator payouts part of massive leakTwitch source code and creator payouts part of massive leak
Twitch icon Nickmercs isn’t going anywhereTwitch icon Nickmercs isn’t going anywhere
Twitch is testing a feature that lets viewers pay to promote streamersTwitch is testing a feature that lets viewers pay to promote streamers

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