Twitter announces 360° live video streaming using Periscope app

Twitter announces 360° live video streaming using Periscope app

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On Wednesday, December 28, 2016 Alessandro Sabatelli, Director AR & VR (augmented reality and virtual reality) announced the introduction of a new way to see whats happening on Twitter. He further added that
 Starting today, you can check out live, interactive 360° videos from interesting broadcasters and explore what’s happening with them. You’ll be able to get an inside look with well-known personalities and go behind the scenes at exclusive events.”




Twitter had recently provided the livestream feature from its own app recently, as Twitter was providing this service via periscope app earlier.

The 360° videos will be marked with a 360° badge will be available to be watched by all Twitter and Periscope users while its broadcast is currently limited to specific partners. It is expected that this feature will be available for all users shortly.


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Mark Zuckerberg to Connect with Space Station Astronauts via Facebook Live

Mark Zuckerberg to Connect with Space Station Astronauts via Facebook Live


WASHINGTONMark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and chief executive officer, will speak with three astronauts currently living and working aboard the International Space Station at 12:55 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 1. The Earth-to-space call will be seen live on NASA’s Facebook page.
During the 20-minute Facebook Live video call with NASA astronauts Tim Kopra and Jeff Williams, and ESA’s (European Space Agency’s) Tim Peake, Zuckerberg will ask questions submitted on NASA’s Facebook page. To ask a question and watch the call, visit NASA’s Facebook page at:
The International Space Station serves as the world’s leading laboratory for conducting cutting-edge microgravity research, and is the primary platform for technology development and testing in space to enable human and robotic exploration of destinations beyond low-Earth orbit, including asteroids and Mars.
For more information about the crew and research on the International Space Station, visit:
Source: NASA Via PRNewswire