Tags: Livestream

WIRED organized a subscriber‑only livestream to explore the technology sector’s overt support for President Trump and its broader implications. The panel featured veteran tech journalist Steven Levy, senior writer Vittoria Elliott, and feature editor Sandra Upson, who discussed whether the industry’s political alignment represents a strategic business move or a deeper ideological shift. Viewers were invited to submit questions, and the discussion was slated for a Tuesday morning, with a replay available for members who could not attend live. Ler mais

YouTube announced a suite of livestream upgrades at the Made on YouTube event, adding simultaneous horizontal and vertical streams, AI‑generated highlights, and mobile reaction capabilities. The changes introduce a unified chat, channel‑membership controls, and expanded ad placements to help creators grow audiences and increase revenue. Testing is underway, with broader rollouts planned in the coming months. Ler mais

YouTube announced a suite of features aimed at turning the platform into a more robust shopping channel. The updates include AI‑powered product tagging that can automatically identify and label items mentioned in videos, brand links embedded in Shorts that direct viewers to product pages, and a system for swapping ad segments so creators can resell sponsorship slots. Testing for these tools is slated to begin early next year, with broader rollouts expected through 2026. Additional experiments will let top viewers purchase exclusive merch from creators, and the platform also hinted at upcoming livestream and AI enhancements for content creators. Ler mais