Neowin News Feed for: Periscope

Twitter is shutting down Periscope in March

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:44:01 +0000

The Periscope team has announced that the app is being shut down next year as it's in an "unsustainable" state. Live video capabilities will live on through Twitter, which supports most core features. Read more...

Another report emerges about Apple taking lossless zoom seriously on iPhones

Rich Woods — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 18:08:01 +0000

Yet another report has emerged suggesting that in 2022, Apple is set to finally start taking lossless zoom seriously on its iPhone cameras. The company is set to introduce a 10x periscope lens. Read more...

Twitter launches live video powered by Periscope for better follower engagement

Paul Hill — Thu, 30 May 2019 12:10:01 +0000

Twitter has just launched a new live video feature which users can use to engage with their follower base. Optionally, users can take audio calls from approved guests during the call. Read more...

OPPO introduces 10x optical zoom tech, formal launch set for MWC 2019

Jay Bonggolto — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:14:01 +0000

OPPO has announced today that it will show off its 10x hybrid optical zoom technology for phones at MWC 2019 next month along with significant improvements to its under-display fingerprint sensor. Read more...

Twitter and Periscope to get stricter safety rules in August

Paul Hill — Sat, 28 Jul 2018 02:42:01 +0000

Twitter has unveiled its new community guidelines for Twitter and Periscope. The document, which is easy for anyone to read, is aimed at making live streamers and viewers safe from online abuse. Read more...

Periscope introduces 'Live 360', where you can share your world in a live 360-degree stream

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 18:42:01 +0000

It was only a matter of time before you would be able to share your world in 360-degrees. Periscope is debuting 'Live 360', which will allow users to live stream 360-degree content. Read more...

Periscope introduces live community comment moderation

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 01 Jun 2016 05:14:01 +0000

Periscope hasn't changed much since its inception close to a year ago, but the company is now introducing a new community drive comment moderation system to broadcasters and viewers. Read more...

Periscope adding search and drone support, will also allow for archiving of broadcasts

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 10 May 2016 18:54:01 +0000

Periscope is adding drone streaming, archiving of streams and a new search feature to its live streaming service, promising that the features will arrive in the coming weeks. Read more...

YouTube reportedly looking to get in on the livestreaming scene with YouTube Connect

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 08:48:01 +0000

According to a credible new report, YouTube is looking to launch a new livestreaming app. This wouldn't be the first time the service tries to promote live videos but this time it may actually succeed Read more...

Facebook enabling live streaming for iPhone users

Matt Blowes — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 04:14:01 +0000

Live video streaming is rolling out to all Facebook users in the U.S. with an iPhone. It includes a major playback feature that may make it more popular than Twitter's Periscope. Read more...

7 Days: A week of cleaning up Windows, all things Android, and a lovely low-cost Lumia

Andy Weir — Sat, 30 May 2015 18:30:11 +0000

From a Moose infection and holographic pets, to a new Windows build, cross-platform Cortana, Periscope on Play and Microsoft's crapware crackdown, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Twitter's Periscope is now available for Android

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 26 May 2015 15:04:01 +0000

Twitter has officially released the live streaming app Periscope for Android users. The app allows users to broadcast video to users and receive feedback in the form of chat messages. Read more...

HBO on the warpath over Game of Thrones leaks

Jerry Grey — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 15:42:01 +0000

Pirates are in the crosshairs, targeted with thousands of takedown notices over the leaking of the first four episodes of the latest season of HBO's popular TV series, Game of Thrones. Read more...

Want Periscope on Windows Phone? Meet Telescope, a third party alternative

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:30:05 +0000

A third party app is now available to offer Windows Phone users access to Periscope, a new live-streaming service from Twitter. Dubbed Telescope, the app is now freely available in the Store. Read more...