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Meerkat

Facebook rolls out a live streaming video tool, but you probably can’t use it

Facebook has a Periscope-like live-streaming video tool now available — but only for celebrities. The social media giant today introduced… Read More

Periscope live-streaming app now available for Android

Periscope is finally available to Android users as the Twitter-owned live-streaming app launched on the Google Play Store on Tuesday.… Read More

Stop the live-streams: NHL bans fans, media from using Periscope and Meerkat during games

The NHL doesn’t want fans or media using Meerkat or Periscope to live-stream hockey action before, during, and after games.… Read More

People are already using Periscope to live-stream Game of Thrones, and Twitter isn’t happy

Earlier this month, we explored potential media rights ramifications for people who live stream sporting events with apps like Periscope. Now,… Read More

Periscope, Meerkat, and sports: Can fans, media live stream from the game?

With the arrival of apps like Meerkat and Periscope, live-streaming video clips from our smartphones seems to be the latest craze.… Read More

Twitter launches Periscope, jumping into live mobile streaming market

Twitter has launched its own foray into the mobile live video streaming market with Periscope, an app that allows people… Read More

Meerkat co-founder calls throttling by Twitter a ‘sad day’ but says it’s a ‘small bump’ for video streaming app

Twitter is making Meerkat squeal, just as the fast-growing live video streaming app appeared ready to capture countless eyeballs at… Read More

Why Meerkat and other live video apps are going to succeed

If you thought you’d seen the last of the social media app frenzies, this week proved you wrong. Meerkat, the… Read More

App of the Week: Meerkat streams life from your phone, live via Twitter

If you’re on Twitter, you’ve probably seen a Meerkat link crop up in your feed. It’s the latest craze —… Read More

Meerkat is the live video app that makes Twitter oh-so-much-more fun

Meerkats used to be adorable little creatures found in Africa. But now, Meerkat is an incredibly addictive, easy-to-use, live-video streaming app that… Read More

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