The Ryan Montbleau Band enlisted the help of friends to build their own website to handle streaming once the group began broadcasting live shows in January.

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Video games were generating so much interest on JustinTV that the streaming service decided to create a dedicated video game broadcasting community with TwitchTV in April.

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The first wearable cam that offers direct-to-Facebook live streaming, Looxcie HD lets users create their own personal broadcasting network, with the ability to start either a public broadcast for anyone to watch or a private stream for only invited friends.

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Broadcasting traditionally falls under the umbrella of the Home Department but because the streaming would specifically involve States meetings, it was agreed the States Assembly and Constitution Committee should take it on.

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