Scammers prey on young Chinese desperate for jobs in bleak economy
A teen seeking a job at Wuhan cosmetic surgery clinic was told surgery would help him earn money by gaining followers through livestreaming.
Sun Aug 18 2024
NASA accidentally broadcasts simulation of distressed astronauts on space station
Audio from a simulation of an astronaut medical emergency was accidentally broadcasts on NASA's official ISS livestream channels.
Thu Jun 13 2024
Ghosts in their machines: Thai livestream spooks a new generation
It is almost midnight, and above a semi-abandoned Bangkok shopping centre, Ghost Radio is on air.
Mon Apr 10 2023
'Like family': Japan's virtual YouTubers make millions from fans
Viewers are willing to pay hundreds of dollars to have a single comment highlighted on a livestream.
Tue May 10 2022
In latest gaming crackdown, China bans livestreaming of unauthorised titles
This signals stricter enforcement of rules as part of China's broad crackdown on the gaming industry aimed at purging content the government does not approve of.
Fri Apr 15 2022
TikTok suspends livestreaming, new uploads in Russia
TikTok, the Chinese-owned video app, said on Sunday it would suspend live-streaming and the uploading of videos to its platform in Russia.
Mon Mar 07 2022
FACTBOX - Key winners of the 2022 Golden Globe awards
With no livestream, red carpet or even press, the annual Golden Globe awards somehow still went on.
Mon Jan 10 2022
'Well that was a bedtime fail' - New Zealand PM's daughter gatecrashes livestream
A tiny gatecrasher twice grabbed centre stage from Ardern as she updated the nation on curbs being enforced to combat COVID-19.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Thai monks' livestream mixes Buddhism and jokes but not all are laughing
The monks have become social media stars with livestreams that combine traditional teachings with non-traditional jokes and giggles.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Participate and win in the Astro livestreams with Disney PLUS Hotstar
Everyone can also stand the chance to take home exclusive Disney merchandise by participating in quizzes during the live stream.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Young, rich and racy: South Korea's livestreamers
Livestreamers, known as "Broadcast Jockeys" or BJs in South Korea, are hard-wired to the digital infrastructure of youth culture.
Mon Mar 29 2021
'Healing is coming': First Americans vaccinated as U.S. death toll passes 300,000
Sandra Lindsay, who has treated some of the sickest COVID-19 patients, was inoculated at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, received applause on a livestream with New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Mon Dec 14 2020
How a sightseeing livestream of Kyoto sparked a controversy online
Many web users complained about JR West's involvement in this virtual visit, noting that Kyoto already suffered from overtourism.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Foreigners join China's livestream sales army
Livestream shopping is a near $70 billion industry inside China, attracting influencers who scour markets and malls via social media.
Tue Nov 10 2020
Singapore's concert for the dead goes online during pandemic
The livestream is a lifeline for performers like Febe Huang, who earns her living staging getai with her husband across the region.
Tue Sep 08 2020