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iView mandated 'personalisation'
Data61 loses a great team, iView wants to know you better, Spotify adds Apple Watch downloads, Twitch makes peace with hot tubs, and more.
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20 shining lights of 2020: things that made a bad year brighter
It's been 'interesting', but here's some brilliant TV, tech, games, and standout moments that delighted, inspired or helped us along the way.
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ABC TV's Gruen takes aim at advertising on Twitch and games
Popular ABC TV show Gruen gets stuck into how brands are trying to advertise games and on Twitch.
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Twitch's DMCA mess continues with no clear end in sight
Twitch has finally provided a clear update on the DMCA situation plaguing the streaming service, but the issues continue.
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Streaming megastar Pokimane asks fans to support more emerging creators
Popular streamer Pokimane says she earns enough and has created an industry first to put a cap on what fans can give her.
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Everyone dislikes Twitch's new mid-roll ad trial
Mega streaming platform Twitch has announced a trial where some viewers will experience mid-roll ads while watching streams.
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Twitch just became the best Watch Party tool around
Even if you don't care about trying to build an audience, this is a great tool for just sharing a show and hanging out with friends.
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How Bob Ross saved my sanity
After an accident last year, Seamus couldn't sleep for months. Bob Ross's Twitch channel was just what the doctor never ordered.
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