This is a big year for Twitch’s annual convention as TwitchCon celebrates its 10th anniversary. To mark the milestone, the streaming giant is kicking off this year’s event with some exciting announcements.
The festivities began on Friday with the TwitchCon keynote, featuring various company luminaries, including CEO Dan Clancy. During the keynote, Clancy unveiled several new features expected to roll out on Twitch soon.
One of the highlights is the introduction of dual-format streaming and the option to stream directly from Meta’s line of AI glasses. This integration aims to make it easier for anyone to catch a stream whether they’re at home or on the go via the Twitch mobile app. Twitch plans to start beta testing this feature as early as next week.
Diving further into AI, Twitch will support Meta’s AI glasses, allowing streamers to go live at any moment, provided they have a strong internet connection. The Twitch mobile app is set to integrate this support in the coming months, expanding the ways users can broadcast to their viewers seamlessly.
In addition to these tech upgrades, TwitchCon 10 brought other noteworthy announcements aimed at enhancing the creator experience:
– **Easier Sponsorships:** Streamers will have a simpler process to gain sponsorships, helping them connect with brands more efficiently.
– **Promotions for Medium-Sized Streamers:** Medium-sized streamers will now be able to run their own promotional campaigns to grow their audiences.
– **Community Guidelines Updates:** Adjustments have been made so that minor offenses no longer result in a user’s complete removal from Twitch, promoting a more balanced approach to moderation.
– **Enhanced Moderator Roles:** Streamers can now assign Lead Moderator and Agent roles. Lead Mods have the authority to add or remove other moderators at any time, while Agents gain access to the streamer’s analytics and financial information.
As TwitchCon 2024 celebrates this milestone, these new features and improvements reflect Twitch’s commitment to evolving with its community and the changing landscape of live streaming. Keep an eye out for these updates as they roll out in the months ahead.
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