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Australia adds Twitch to social media ban for teens
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner said Twitch was included because it encourages online social interaction, enabling users to chat about content.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 2 min read
Twitch launches live shopping powered by Amazon Ads
Twitch is moving into live shopping as platforms like TikTok have rolled out similar features.
Minh Le · · 2 min read
Twitch launches TikTok-like short-video feature
Called Discovery Feed, the feature comes mere days after the US greenlit a likely ban for the ByteDance-owned short-video app.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min read
Amazon to slash hundreds of jobs at Prime Video, Studios
In 50 Words: The company said it plans to refocus investment towards creating content with bigger impact.
Jofie Yordan · · 1 min readTwitch to lay off 500 workers amid financial woes
In 50 Words: The livestreaming platform remains unprofitable nine years after it was acquired by Amazon.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min readTwitch to exit South Korea in 2024 over high network costs
In 50 Words: The livestreaming platform said that its operating costs in South Korea are 10x higher than in most other countries.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min readIn 50 Words: OpenAI reportedly selects Twitch co-founder as interim CEO
Emmett Shear is reportedly replacing Sam Altman, who was dismissed by OpenAI’s board of directors last week.
Jofie Yordan · · 1 min readTencent shuts down Twitch-like platform
Penguin Esports users will be compensated with in-game digital coupons, Bloomberg reported.
Roehl Niño Bautista · · 1 min readTwitch, Sky Mavis founders join Philippine gaming firm’s $3.5m round
AcadArena creates online hubs for Southeast Asian gamers and educates them about the metaverse.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min readTwitch co-founder invests in ex-Garena manager’s campus gaming startup
AcadArena is officially accredited by Garena and Riot Games and is also the regional campus gaming partner for Twitch.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read