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What is Live Streams?

It is the simultaneous transmission of an event or image to the audience over the internet.

Overview

Live broadcasts refer to the processing of data as soon as it is produced and delivering it to users over the internet. This process aims to provide a real-time experience by minimizing latency. It is used in a wide range of areas, from social media platforms to professional publishing systems.

Analogy: It is like a digital version of television broadcast over the internet and watched by everyone at the same time.

How it works

Image and audio data are taken from your device, quickly divided into digital packages and instantly sent to viewers via servers.

Where it is used

It is used in social media live broadcasts, online education platforms and game broadcasting.

Commonly confused with

The difference from video recording is that the content is not a pre-prepared file, but a stream that takes place at that moment.

Frequently asked questions

Why is live broadcast delayed?

Millisecond delays may occur due to the time it takes to encode the data and transmit it over the internet.

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