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Most techies have been curious as to when Google would jump on board the live video streaming bandwagon and today you have your answer. YouTube Connect is Google’s response to the successful launch of Facebook Live and will allow users to livestream via the web directly from their smartphones, according to N4BB. Some Samsung Galaxy phones have already had the capability to live stream within the YouTube app and the YouTube Creator Studio has also allowed it. However, the rumors are now pointing towards a more widespread launch of the service, which many feel should have been the pioneer. Those who download the app will be able to stream their favorite movies and shows by logging in with a YouTube or Google account, and although it will not initially support Facebook or Twitter, there will be an option to tag and chat with other users. The Google developer conference will take place in May so we may see the app’s debut sooner than later. What a day to be alive.
In other news…
Keeping within the realm of live video streaming, Twitter’s Periscope (now another Google rival) is bragging about their feat of reaching 200 million broadcasts within their first year of launch. With a number like that, we can’t blame them. [Tech Crunch]
Saturday Night Live grad and Portlandia co-creator Fred Armisen has been cast as Krang in the upcoming Michael Bay-produced film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out Of The Shadows, which is set for a June 3rd release. [A.V. Club]
You may have caught this news late last week but if you didn’t, customers of the DVD kiosk Redbox will now be able to subscribe to a digital service quite similar to Netflix (without the original content, for now) called Redbox Digital. We say it’s about time. [Variety]
As of early this morning, Trailer Park Boys Season 10 is now streaming on Netflix. So get ready for tons of liquor, dope, the usual illegal shenanigans, and an appearance from Snoop Dogg, or otherwise as Ricky would say, “Frig off!” [Netflix]
Michael is a music and television junkie keen on most things that are not a complete and total bore. You can follow him on Twitter — @Tweetskoor
